MSI Roamii BE Pro Review: An Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System

At the current retail price of $299 for a 2-pack, the MSI Roamii BE Pro (model MRBE110) is easily among the least expensive tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems on the market. In real-world testing, that low cost translated into a pleasant surprise.

Here’s the bottom line: The MSI Roamii BE Pro is a straightforward Wi-Fi 7 mesh system that offers much more than its friendly price tag suggests. If you’re in the market for a Wi-Fi 7 solution that delivers solid entry-level Multi-Gig bandwidth (2.5Gbps) via wired or wireless, give it a go today!

Pros

Affordable with excellent entry-level Multi-Gigabit performance via mid-tier Wi-Fi specs and four 2.5Gbps ports

Non-intrusive hardware with standard feature set, free online protection, robust local web-based UI, and ample USB-based features

Aesthetically pleasing, fanless design, runs cool, wall-mount accessories included

Helpful MSI Router 2.0 mobile app, no privacy risk, no add-on premium

Cons

No 10Gbps ports or AFC, NAS performance when hosting USB drive could be better

Hardware units are not pre-synced, no single router or 3-pack options (for now)

The MSI Roamii BE Pro comes in a 2 pack of identical mesh routers each with its own wall mount accessories and power adapter
The MSI Roamii BE Pro comes in a 2-pack of identical mesh routers, each with its own wall mount accessories and power adapter.

The Roamii BE Pro is the 2026 tri-band offering in the Roamii lineup, which MSI first announced in early 2024. Previously, there was the dual-band Roamii BE Lite, which came out in late 2024, that I skipped because there were many better options at the time to work on.

In that sense, the Roamii BE Pro is worth the wait. Over the years, the Roamii lineup has benefited from improved firmware, and its support for all three bands with a total theoretical bandwidth of 11000 Mbps doesn’t hurt. In fact, compared to the Netgear Orbi RBE770, which is similar in Wi-Fi specs, it’s a much better deal, offering significantly more.

The table below shows their detailed hardware specifications.

The 2 pack MSI Roamii BE Pro with mountThe 2 pack MSI Roamii BE Pro without mount
The MSI Roamii BE Pro is currently available as a 2-pack of identical mesh routers, each resembling an elongated equilateral triangle. You can place them on a surface or mount them with the included accessories.

MSI Roamii BE Pro vs. Netgear Orbi 770 series: Hardware specifications and real-world power consumption

MSI Roamii BE Pro 2 pack NETGEAR Orbi 770 series 2 pack
Full Name MSI Roamii BE Pro Mesh System NETGEAR Orbi 770 Series
Model MRBE110
(each router)
Orbi 770 series
Router: RBE771
Satellite: RBE770
2-pack: RBE772
3-pack: RBE773
Mesh Availability 2-pack 3-pack, 2-pack, or add-on satellite
Dimensions
(each unit)
4.7 x 4.3 x 9.9 in
(118.5 x 108 x 252.5 mm)
9.88 x 5.28 x 3.95 in
(25.12 x 13.42 x 10.04 cm)
Weight
(each unit)
1.8 lb (830 g) 2.02 lbs (0.92 kg)
Mounting Option Yes
(wall mount included)
No
(possible via third-party accessories)
Processing Power Quad Core 1.5GHz Quad-core 1.5GHz CPU,
4GB flash, 2GB RAM
Wi-Fi Bandwidth Tri-band BE11000
2.4GHz Band specs
(channel width)
2×2 AX: Up to 688Mbps
(20/40MHz)
5GHz Band Specs
(channel width)
2×2 BE: Up to 4324 Mbps
(20/40/160/240MHz)
6GHz Band Specs
(channel width)
2×2 BE: Up to 5764 Mbps
(20/40/160/320MHz)
Backward Compatibility 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi
Wireless Security WPA2, WPA3
Automated Frequency Coordination
(AFC)
No
Multi-Link Operation
(MLO)
Yes
Mobile App MSI Router 2.0 NETGEAR Orbi
Web User Interface Yes
Add-on Premium No Netgear Armor
Bridge Mode No
AP Mode Yes (as a mesh or a single unit)
USB Port 1x USB 3.0 None
Internal Fan No
Gigabit Port None
Multi-Gig Port 4x 2.5Gbps
(each unit)
Router: 1x 2.5GBASE-T WAN, 3x 2.5GBASE-T LAN,
Satellite: 2x 2.5GBASE-T LANs
Multi-Gig Wired Backhaul
(before a switch is required)
Yes
Link Aggregation No
Firmware Version
(at review)
1.03.002 V10.5.8.1
Power Input 110-240V
Real-World Power Consumption
(per 24 hours)
≈ 250 (router unit)
≈195 (satellite unit)
≈ 260 Wh
(router unit)
Release Date January 2026 June 11, 2024
US Retail Price
(check current pricing)
$299 (2-pack) $699.99 (3-pack)
$549.99 (2-pack)
$299.99 (satellite unit)
MSI Roamii BE Pro vs. Netgear Orbi 770 series: Hardware specifications
MSI Roamii BE Pro topMSI Roamii BE Pro underside
The top and underside of each Roamii BE Pro mesh router. Note the default setup information on the hardware label.

MSI Roamii BE Pro: Practical design

The Roamii BE Pro comes with two identical mesh routers, each shaped like an elongated equilateral triangle.

On the back, each router comes with a 2.5Gbps WAN port and three 2.5Gbps LAN ports. Additionally, there’s a USB 3.0 port to host an external drive for a few network-attached storage (NAS) features, including shared folders, PC-less torrent downloads, and an FTP server. And then, there are two mounting holes for the included wall-mount accessories.

On the front, there’s a small color-changing status LED, and two large programmable decorative LED lines run along the two sides of the triangle.

Overall, I like the MSI Roamii BE Pro’s design. It’s practical and ethically pleasing enough to fit in anywhere—you won’t need to worry about that “spose approval” hurdle.

MSI Roamii BE Pro DashboardMSI Roamii BE Pro Wi-Fi Settings
The MSI Roamii BE Pro comes with a robust web-based user interface and standard Wi-Fi customization.

Non-intrusive hardware approach

The Roamii BE Pro is currently available in a 2-pack, though a single router option might be available down the line. Pick either as the primary router, and the other can be added to work as a satellite via a mesh (wireless) or wired backhaul to extend coverage.

It’s worth nothign that the units within a pack are not pre-synced. Instead, you’ll need to manually add the second unit as the satellite, which took less than a few minutes to set up using the Sync button on the back.

Despite the home-friendly design, the Roamii BE Pro is not another app-controlled mesh system, like TP-Link Deco orAmazon eero. Instead, it’s completely the opposite, coming with a well-laid-out, responsive web-based user interface accessible via the router unit’s default IP address, 192.168.10.1, similar to the previous MSI router and those from ASUS.

Additionally, there’s the optional MSI Router 2.0 app, which users can use for setup and ongoing management. It’s worth nothign that, no matter which you see, the web UI or the app, MSI doesn’t require a login account, meaning there’s no privacy risk by default.

Standard setup, management, and feature set

The web UI makes the Roamii BE Pro’s setup process similar to that of any standard router. All you have to do is open a web browser on a connected computer and go to the IP address above; the rest is self-explanatory. The router’s default login information is printed on the hardware label on its underside.

After that, the Roamii BE Pro comes with a standard set of network/Wi-Fi settings and features, presented in a well-organized, straightforward user interface.

MSI Roamii BE Pro USB storageMSI Roamii BE Pro VPN
The MSI Roamii BE Pro has plenty of advanced features, including advanced VPN support and USB-based network-attached storage.

For Wi-Fi, it features one main network (SSID) and three virtual SSIDs for purpose-based segmentation, including “IoT Network”, “Guest Network”, and “Child Network”. Each of these networks has its own specific settings, such as captive portal, scheduled availability, or isolation (internet-access only).

Of these four, only the main SSID features Wi-Fi 7’s MLO feature and allows for customizing each band’s channels and channel width. After that, all SSIDs allow users to select the bands being used and their security mode.

As for network customization, the Roamii BE Pro offers standard features, including a VPN server (supporting all four popular protocols), a VPN client, easy IP reservation, port forwarding, Dynamic DNS (featuring dyndns.com and no-ip.com services), web-based remote management, and a standard QoS engine.

Additionally, there are online protection and parental control features called FortiSecu that require the MSI Router 2.0 mobile app. It’s worth noting that enabling these features generally means you agree to allow a third party to scan the router’s traffic. In Roamii BE Pro’s case, turning on FortiSecu also allows the app to manage this feature remotely—other settings require the phone to connect to the local Wi-Fi network.

Overall, the Roamii BE Pro has an excellent balance of features and settings while respecting users’ privacy. And that’s never a bad thing.

The MSI Roamii BE Pro being tested
The MSI Roamii BE Pro mesh router is being tested. Note its programmable decorative lighting on the underside.

MSI Roamii BE Pro: Excellent performance

I tested a 2-pack MSI Roamii BE Pro for over a week and was happy with it. The hardware performed well for its specs and passed my 3-day stress test without any issues. With no internal fan, it remained completely silent throughout and only became slightly warm to the touch. The glowing lighting on the underside, which can be scheduled, adds to the nice design, making the whole a good fit for almost any room.

MSI Roamii BE Pro wireless backhaul (WB) and wired performance
MSI Roamii BE Pro’s wired and wireless backhaul (WB) performances

In terms of real-world performance, the MSI Roamii BE Pro proved excellent overall.

In the wired tests, the 2.5Gbps ports’ real-world rates ranked among the highest among routers of the same port grade, and they delivered close to 2.4Gbps of broadband speed from my 10Gbps fiber-optic line. Additionally, the wireless backhaul bandwidth was among the best.

MSI Roamii BE Pro router close range Wi-Fi performanceMSI Roamii BE Pro router long range Wi-Fi performance

As for Wi-Fi, I tested the hardware as a standalone router, a satellite with wired backhaul, and a mesh unit, and was happy with the performance. In most cases, the MSI Roamii BE Pro’s sustained rates decidedly edged out the much more expensive NETGEAR Orbi 770 series.

MSI Roamii BE Pro mesh satellite close range Wi-Fi performanceMSI Roamii BE Pro mesh satellite long range Wi-Fi performance
The MSI Roamii BE Pro’s Wi-Fi performance as a mesh satellite unit via a wireless backhaul uplink

The hardware has excellent range, too, with a single unit covering some 2000 ft2 (186 m2) of space. Depending on the environment and hardware placement, a 2-pack can cover approximately 3,500 ft2 (325 m2). Keep in mind that the Wi-Fi range is tricky, and your mileage will vary depending on your environment and how you arrange the hardware units.

MSI Roamii BE Pro NAS Read PerformanceMSI Roamii BE Pro NAS write Performance

However, the MSI Roamii BE Pro wasn’t perfect: when hosting a portable SSD, its NAS performance could use some improvement. While it wasn’t the slowest on the chart, the sustained rates were far lower than those of a 2.5Gbps wired connection.

Conclusion

While a bit late to the Wi-Fi 7 game, the MSI Roamii BE Pro makes it well worth the wait by offering excellent value. It’s a robust mid-tier mesh system that everyone in a large home with entry-level multi-gigabit bandwidth would need at an incredibly affordable price. Get one today!

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