Xiaomi Router AX6000chat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

The standout feature is the 2.5 Gbps WAN port, but it's bottlenecked by 1 Gbps LAN ports. Commenters repeatedly point out that while the AX6000 accepts a 2.5 Gbps WAN connection, its LAN ports are only gigabit, so wired devices can't fully use the faster incoming speed. One user asked directly why the LAN ports weren't upgraded to match. Others discussed using the USB 3.0 port as an alternative WAN input, though there was confusion over whether it actually enables higher throughput from the ISP side.

Real-world wireless speeds varied significantly and often fell short of wired plan speeds. One user with an 800 Mbps line measured around 500 Mbps on 5GHz WiFi and 300-500 Mbps on an iPhone X depending on distance. Another with a 1 Gb/s connection and a WiFi 6 phone only reached about 300 Mbps download versus 700 Mbps upload, well below their expectations. A third user was satisfied simply reaching 500-900 Mbps compared to a previous 50-70 Mbps setup, showing perceptions of 'good enough' speed vary widely.

Range and feature comparisons against rival routers were mixed. One user with TP-LINK adapters reported full satisfaction with coverage at 60-65 meters. However, another user who owns a Huawei AX3 Pro felt that router's network reached farther than the Xiaomi AX6000. Separately, a user requested IPTV support in the firmware, noting other manufacturers include it, while others weighed whether the AX6000 was worth it over the cheaper AX3600 for their internet speed tier.