Huawei has launched the Router X2 and Router X2 Pro in China, featuring a book-like design with internal antennas. Both models are powered by the Lingxiao 760 chip and support Wi-Fi 7+, with speeds of 688 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and 2882 Mbps in the 5 GHz band.
The X2 Pro model offers customizable magnetic panels in Earth Brown, Oak White, and Stone Gray, with 3D-printable files available for user-created designs. The devices measure 191.7 x 51.1 x 141.1 mm, with the base model weighing 440 g and the Pro version 475 g.
Hardware specifications include 256 MB of RAM, 128 MB of storage, and four ports supporting automatic WAN/LAN switching: one 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and three Gigabit ports. The routers consume up to 18 W and support mesh networking, covering up to 90 square meters per unit.
The routers feature the HomeSec security system, parental controls, and a dedicated gaming mode that improves performance by up to 50%. They also support the StarFlash protocol, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, with compatibility for HarmonyOS 7.0 voice control via Xiaoyi.
Pricing for the Huawei Router X2 starts at ¥478, with a two-pack at ¥888. The Router X2 Pro is priced at ¥588, and a two-pack costs ¥1108. The devices have undergone 48,000 hours of testing in temperatures ranging from -20 to +65 degrees Celsius.
