New affordable Xiaomi WiFi 7 router launches with powerful 8-antenna setup

Xiaomi has introduced a new affordable WiFi 7 router in China, the BE7200 Pro. Compared to the more premium BE19000 Pro, which recently launched in the EU, it misses out on NAS capabilities, but the overall specs are still pretty solid.

As Xiaomi highlights, the router features 8 high-gain antennas, which are paired with an 8-channel signal amplifier. This configuration, per the brand, allows strong wall penetration, promising a reliable signal even in challenging setups.

The router is powered by the Qualcomm NPro A7 WiFi chipset, and Xiaomi has paired it up with 1GB of DRAM and 512MB of flash storage. With the dedicated power management feature and a heat dissipation area of 72,348, it's said to support up to 600 connected devices.

Regarding the connection speed, Xiaomi claims that the BE7200 Pro can reach a dual-band speed of 7,200Mbps, making 8K streaming possible through the 5GHz band. There are AI-powered network management features to dynamically allocate bandwidth based on the workload, and the AI Mesh feature promises strong coverage throughout the home.

Other highlights of this Xiaomi router include five 2.5GbE ports (6-feet Ugreen Cat 8 ethernet cable curr. $6.99 on Amazon), advanced child protection and anti-hacking features, and a sleek design. The BE7200 Pro is available in China with a price tag of CNY 1,199, about $176. There's no word on when it may launch globally, but the brand tends to officially release its routers outside the Chinese market.