The hardware is nearly the same. But the Xiaomi BE5000 is a China-market model, while the Tenda is international.
Short answer
Xiaomi BE5000 - the cheapest BE5000. Tenda TE6L Pro - global firmware, VPN (OpenVPN and WireGuard), 512 MB RAM.
Key differences
| Spec | Xiaomi BE5000 | Tenda TE6L Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | router | router |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, BE5000 | Wi-Fi 7, BE5000 |
| Wi-Fi speed | up to 5011 Mbit/s | up to 5011 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 | 3 × 1 Gbit/s |
| Mesh | Xiaomi Mesh | EasyMesh |
| MLO | yes | yes |
| RAM / flash | — | 512 MB RAM |
| VPN | — | yes |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Wi-Fi 7 BE5000, MLO, 2.5 Gbit/s WAN, 3 × 1 Gbit/s LAN.
Firmware
The Xiaomi is for the Chinese market, so the interface and app may be in Chinese. The Tenda is for the global market.
Mesh
Xiaomi Mesh vs EasyMesh.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Lowest price - Xiaomi BE5000.
- Convenient firmware and VPN - Tenda TE6L Pro.
FAQ
Is the Wi-Fi the same?
Yes, BE5000.
Does the Xiaomi have VPN?
The spec sheet doesn't say.
Which is cheaper?
The Xiaomi BE5000.