Xiaomi's Affordable Contender
Looking for a wi-fi routers? The Xiaomi Mi Router 4A Gigabit comes in at $39.99 and has earned 4.2 stars across 10,000 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #9 ranking (out of 26) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Build Quality
Construction at $39.99 lands in the middle - adequate materials and decent assembly without standouts in either direction.
If there's one phrase that comes up across reviews of the Xiaomi Mi Router 4A Gigabit, it's "Very low price".
The Numbers
- Brand: Xiaomi
- Price: $39.99 (well below the $47.92 category average)
- Connectivity: Dual‑band AC1200
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 10,000
- Category rank: #9 of 26 in wi-fi routers under $80
- Cheaper in category: 10 products
- Higher-rated in category: 15 products
- More-reviewed in category: 7 products
From the Reviews
A 4.2-star average from 10,000 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Very low price
- 4 antennas
Common complaints:
- App-centric setup
Compared to Alternatives
At $39.99, the Xiaomi Mi Router 4A Gigabit sits well below the $47.92 category average. 10 options are cheaper and 15 are more expensive.
The category leader is the TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) ($79.99, 4.5★, 40,000 reviews). The Xiaomi Mi Router 4A Gigabit is $40.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- TP-Link Roam 6 AX1500 - $59.99, 4.6★ (38 reviews) · Higher rated
- TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) - $79.99, 4.5★ (40,000 reviews) · Higher rated
- TP-Link Archer A6 (AC1200) - $49.99, 4.5★ (18,000 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the TP-Link Roam 6 AX1500 at 4.6★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the DBIT N300 at $16.99.
Should You Buy It?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (very low price or 4 antennas), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Very low price
- 4 antennas
Cons:
- App-centric setup
Bottom Line
7.9/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.