The price difference is minimal, but the Wi-Fi generations differ. In my view the choice is obvious.
Short answer
Xiaomi BE5000 - Wi-Fi 7, up to 5011 Mbit/s, MLO, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, Xiaomi Mesh. Netis NX31 - slightly cheaper, 4 antennas and a dual-core CPU.
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi BE5000 | Netis NX31 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE5000 | Wi-Fi 6, AX3000 |
| Wi-Fi speed | up to 5011 Mbit/s | 574 + 2402 Mbit/s |
| Bands | 2.4 + 5 GHz | 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| WAN | 1 × 2.5 Gbit/s | 1 × 1 Gbit/s |
| LAN | 3 × 1 Gbit/s | 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Antennas | — | 4 external |
| Mesh | Xiaomi Mesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | — |
| Processor | — | 2 cores, 1.3 GHz |
| RAM / flash | — | 256 / 128 MB |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 BE5000 vs Wi-Fi 6 AX3000.
Ports
2.5 vs 1 Gbit/s WAN; 3 LAN on each.
Mesh
Xiaomi Mesh vs EasyMesh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Wi-Fi 7 for almost the same money - Xiaomi BE5000.
- The tightest budget - Netis NX31.
FAQ
Is there 4G?
No.
How much memory does the Netis have?
256 MB RAM and 128 MB flash.
Which is cheaper?
The Netis NX31.