1. Introduction: Wi-Fi 7 iteration is very fast Xiaomi launched the new BE5000 router
After 20 years of Wi-Fi technology, no generation has advanced as fast as Wi-Fi 7!
After the official release of IEEE 802.11BE (i.e., Wi-Fi 7) in the first half of 2024, related commercial products (network cards, routers, etc.) have been quickly launched, and mobile devices with wireless connectivity such as mobile phones and laptops have been prepared early.
Wi-Fi 7 introduces multiple features such as 320MHz bandwidth, Multi-RU mechanism, 4096-QAM modulation technology, Multi-Link mechanism, and cooperative scheduling between multiple APs, which can simultaneously use different frequency bands to achieve a transmission rate of up to 46Gbps at full blood, while Wi-Fi The maximum of 6E is only 9.6 Gbps, which is directly 4.8 times, which greatly improves the data transmission rate and provides lower latency.
Wi-Fi 7 sounds great, but will it be expensive?
No, Wi-Fi 7 entry-level router is about 220 yuan, even if the network card retail network card is about 100 yuan, compared with Wi-Fi 6/6E products, it is only about 30~60 yuan more expensive, and the increase is not too big.
If you plan to buy a router, in line with the principle of "buy new not buy old", the budget is only 200-300, let the author recommend a router, the recently released Xiaomi router BE5000, its popularity is very high.
Before the test, let's take a look at the general specifications of the Xiaomi router BE5000:
无线速率支持2×2 MIMO 2.4GHz（最高速率688Mbps）+5GHz 3×3 MIMO（最高速率4323Mbps）共计5011Mbps、160MHz频宽、4K QAM、5路信号放大器、6nm双核处理器、512MB内存。
Wired connectivity includes one 2.5G Ethernet port and three Gigabit Ethernet ports, which support port aggregation and blind plugging of network ports, allowing you to enjoy a smooth data transmission experience when connecting to a high-speed NAS or other wired devices.
Next, let's take a look at the performance of this Xiaomi router BE5000.
2. Appearance: The style is in the same vein as BE3600 White body, five antenna design
In terms of appearance, the design of the Xiaomi router BE5000 is in the same vein as the BE3600, both of which are white and cold.
But the length is slightly different, and the top is equipped with 5 non-retractable antennas and a built-in 5-channel signal amplifier.
Xiaomi LOGO的LED指示灯都得以保留,整机尺寸为271.9×40.9×220.8mm。
Antenna details, the last antenna has the words WiFi 7 printed on it.
The back is designed with a large area of hollowing, and the natural heat dissipation method is used, which can cope with the heat accumulation of Wi-Fi chips in the 6nm process.
From left to right: power socket, RESET reset button, 4 adaptive WLAN/LAN ports, and MESH button.
It should be noted that the first to third are gigabit WAN/LAN ports, and the fourth is 2.5G WAN/LAN ports, all of which support network port blind plugging, IPTV, and network port aggregation functions.
This Xiaomi router BE5000 supports wired/wireless and other hybrid networking, and supports up to 10 devices to network, so as to create a large household experience without dead ends, and access the best signal points for mobile phones and other devices.
Bottom detail, there are also grille cutouts.
The package comes with an instruction manual, RJ45 network cable, and a 12V1A power adapter.
Xiaomi router BE5000 teardown diagram, the 1st, 3rd, and 5th antennas are 5GHz high-gain WiFi antennas, and the 2nd and 5th antennas are 2.4GHz high-gain WiFi antennas.
The red part is a 2.5G PHY chip, model number EN8811HN;
黄色部分是内存，型号M15T4G16256A，容量512MB；
The orange part is the processor chip of the router, the model is AN7563, using 6nm process technology, it is a dual-core ARM architecture, the frequency is 1GHz, and the NPU is integrated, more information;
蓝色部分就是来自联发科MT7991AV(基带芯片) +MT7976CN(射频芯片，规格为2T2R 2.4GHz + 3T3R 5GHz)。
3. Signal coverage and rate: The maximum transmission rate can reach 1.27Gbps, which can cover 300~400 square offices
Our test environment is in the office, with an area of about 300~400 square meters.
The red dot is where the Xiaomi router BE5000 is placed, and the black dot with the number is the test position.
In order to ensure the maximum transmission speed of the wireless, the PC connection rate used for the test is 2.5Gbps wired, and the test mobile phone is Xiaomi 14 that supports Wi-Fi 7.
The focus of Wi-Fi 7 routers is to support MLO (Multiple Connectivity Mode Technology), which allows devices to send and receive data simultaneously on different frequency bands and channels.
This means devices can connect to the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands at the same time, increasing network speeds, reducing latency, and improving reliability.
If you want to experience this feature, you need to turn on the dual-band option on the relevant router to enable the MLO function at the same time, which is enabled by default in the Xiaomi router BE5000, and users can experience this new technology as soon as they get their hands on it.
It can be seen that after Xiaomi 14 is connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot of Xiaomi router BE5000, it will automatically connect to the 5G frequency band in the case of two bands in one, and the technical standard suggests that it is the seventh generation, and the maximum connection rate can reach 2882Mbps.
1. Test point 1
At test point 1, there is no obstruction next to the test platform, the mobile phone connection rate is 2882Mbps, the signal strength is -10dBm, the delay is 9ms, and the maximum transmission rate reaches 1.27GBps, which is equivalent to the download speed of 160MB/s, which exceeds the transmission limit of the Gigabit network card.
PS: There are two APs with the same name in the picture, respectively2.4GHz+5GHz frequency band, we only look at the highest rate here5GHz related data, in the test, ensure that the bandwidth of Xiaomi router 5000 is 160Hz, in order to give full play to the maximum performance of routing and transmission bandwidth.
2. Test point 2
At test point 2, it is about 5 meters away from the router, separated by a wall.
At this time, the mobile phone connection rate is 2882Mbps, the signal strength is -41dBm, the delay is 8ms, and the maximum transmission rate reaches 795MBps, which is equivalent to a download speed of about 100MB/s.
3. Test point 3
At test point 3, it is also about 5 meters away from the router, separated by two walls.
At this time, the mobile phone connection rate is 2882Mbps, the signal strength is -55dBm, the delay is 8ms, and the maximum transmission rate reaches 755MBps, which is equivalent to the download speed of about 95MB/s.
This result is the same as the performance of the partition wall, because the wall of the office environment is not reinforced with steel, otherwise it becomes a "Faraday cage", and not only the Wi-Fi signal cannot penetrate, but the mobile phone signal will also be affected to a certain extent.
Judging from this result alone, the Xiaomi router BE5000's ability to penetrate walls is still relatively ideal.
4. Test point 4
At test point 4, although there is only one wall, it is about 15~20 meters away from the router, which also tests the connectivity of the router.
At this time, the mobile phone connection rate is 2882Mbps, the signal strength is -50dBm, the delay is 8ms, and the maximum transmission rate reaches 696MBps, which is equivalent to the download speed of about 87MB/s.
Since the office is not as complex as the living environment, in an office environment of about 300~400 square meters, it can basically achieve all-round coverage, and the minimum transmission rate can reach 696Mbps.
4. Summary: Only 50 yuan more expensive than the entry-level Wi-Fi 7 router You can enjoy a high-end experience
For the Xiaomi router BE5000, the first feeling seems to be an upgraded version of the BE3600, so in addition to the speed, what are the differences between the two routers in terms of experience?
For Wi-Fi 7 routers, the antenna configuration is a factor that cannot be ignored, as it determines the upper limit of the transmission rate, such as 2882Mbps in the 5G band at 2×2 MIMO, which is usually only carried at the entry level, and is sufficient for users who do not need to build a mesh network and other advanced needs.
But if you want to use higher-end needs,Entry-level routers may be difficult to meet,After all, Xiaomi routerBE3600The price is only 229 yuan here,Naturally, you can't expect it to pile up too hard。
So how does 4×4MIMO perform? 5G frequency band rate up to 5764.7Mbps (6GB), such a configuration can only be seen in high-end routers, such as Xiaomi routersBE6500 Pro, BE7000, the price starts from six or seven hundred yuan, if you want to add Docker, USB ports and other needs, there is no upper limit to the budget.
I believe that careful readers have also found that there is still a considerable gap in the price of entry-level and high-end Wi-Fi 7 routers in the middle, and the combination of 3×3MIMO used by Xiaomi router BE5000 just makes up for the problem of insufficient entry-level performance, ensures the performance of Wi-Fi 7, and provides an experience close to that of high-end routers, which is also the main purpose of the launch of Xiaomi router BE5000.
What's even more surprising is that the price of Xiaomi routerBE5000 is still close to the people, and the lowest price is only 279 yuan, which is only 50 yuan more expensive than its own entry-level Wi-Fi 7 router.
Measured,Xiaomi routerBE5000The stacking material、The performance is quite eye-catching,In the face of 300~400 square meters of environment,It is easy to cover the whole house without dead ends,Even if it is the farthest end,It can also provide a transmission rate close to 700Mbps,Smooth viewing4K video、There is no problem with the game black。
This can also be seen in Xiaomi's strategy, similar products cover different price points, so that consumers can provide more choices and choose their favorite products.
In terms of price-performance ratio, you can always trust Xiaomi!