The Xiaomi is cheaper and a class faster. The Mercusys is an international model with an extra fast port.
Short answer
Xiaomi BE5000 - BE5000 class and a lower price. Mercusys MR27BE - 2.5 Gbit/s LAN and global firmware.
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi BE5000 | Mercusys MR27BE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE5000 | Wi-Fi 7, BE3600 |
| Wi-Fi speed | up to 5011 Mbit/s | 688 + 2880 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s + 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Mesh | Xiaomi Mesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
Up to 5011 vs 688 + 2880 Mbit/s.
Ports
2.5 Gbit/s WAN on both; LAN 3 × 1 vs 1 × 2.5 + 3 × 1 Gbit/s.
Firmware
The Xiaomi is a China-market model.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Price and class - Xiaomi BE5000.
- Global firmware and ports - Mercusys MR27BE.
FAQ
Is there MLO?
Yes, on both.
Can you build a mesh?
Yes: Xiaomi Mesh and EasyMesh.
Which is cheaper?
The Xiaomi BE5000.