Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 Access Points: Specs, Pricing & Value Rankings
Wireless access points vary wildly in real-world aggregate throughput, radio configuration, and client capacity — and price rarely tracks performance. This catalog compares enterprise and prosumer APs from Ubiquiti, Aruba, Cisco, and Juniper Mist on spatial streams, band support (Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7), PoE requirements, and street pricing. The Value Score ranks each AP by throughput delivered per dollar within this category.
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Ubiquiti
UniFi U7 Pro Max
Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 8 Streams (2x2 2.4 GHz, 4x4 5 GHz, 2x2 6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 15.1 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 8 Streams (2x2 2.4 GHz, 4x4 5 GHz, 2x2 6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 15.1 Gbps
$270 - $299
Ubiquiti
UniFi U7 Pro Wall
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total (2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands)
Aggregate Throughput: 10.7 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total (2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands)
Aggregate Throughput: 10.7 Gbps
$199 - $229
Ubiquiti
U7 Pro Max
Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 8 Streams (6GHz: 2x2, 5GHz: 4x4, 2.4GHz: 2x2)
Aggregate Throughput: 15.1 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 8 Streams (6GHz: 2x2, 5GHz: 4x4, 2.4GHz: 2x2)
Aggregate Throughput: 15.1 Gbps
$279 - $295
Ubiquiti
U7 Pro
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 (2x2 MIMO on 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 9.3 Gbps (5.8 Gbps 6GHz, 4.3 Gbps 5GHz, 688 Mbps 2.4GHz)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 (2x2 MIMO on 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 9.3 Gbps (5.8 Gbps 6GHz, 4.3 Gbps 5GHz, 688 Mbps 2.4GHz)
$189 - $210
Ubiquiti
UniFi U7 Pro
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 (2x2 MIMO on 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands)
Aggregate Throughput: 9.3 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 (2x2 MIMO on 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands)
Aggregate Throughput: 9.3 Gbps
$189 - $215
Ubiquiti
UniFi Enterprise 7
Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 10-stream (6GHz: 4x4, 5GHz: 4x4, 2.4GHz: 2x2)
Aggregate Throughput: 21.1 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 10-stream (6GHz: 4x4, 5GHz: 4x4, 2.4GHz: 2x2)
Aggregate Throughput: 21.1 Gbps
$499 - $549
Ubiquiti
UniFi U7 Pro XGS
Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 8 Streams (2.4GHz: 2x2, 5GHz: 4x4, 6GHz: 2x2)
Aggregate Throughput: 15.1 Gbps (6GHz: 5.8 Gbps, 5GHz: 8.6 Gbps, 2.4GHz: 688 Mbps)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 8 Streams (2.4GHz: 2x2, 5GHz: 4x4, 6GHz: 2x2)
Aggregate Throughput: 15.1 Gbps (6GHz: 5.8 Gbps, 5GHz: 8.6 Gbps, 2.4GHz: 688 Mbps)
$299 - $349
Ubiquiti
UniFi U7 Pro Outdoor
Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 (2x2 on 2.4/5/6 GHz bands)
Aggregate Throughput: 10.8 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 (2x2 on 2.4/5/6 GHz bands)
Aggregate Throughput: 10.8 Gbps
$279 - $299
Ubiquiti
U7 Pro Outdoor
Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 (2x2 MU-MIMO on 2.4/5/6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 10.8 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 (2x2 MU-MIMO on 2.4/5/6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 10.8 Gbps
$279 - $299
Ubiquiti
U6-Enterprise
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 (6 GHz), 4x4 (5 GHz), 2x2 (2.4 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 10.2 Gbps (4.8 Gbps 6GHz, 4.8 Gbps 5GHz, 573.5 Mbps 2.4GHz)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 (6 GHz), 4x4 (5 GHz), 2x2 (2.4 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 10.2 Gbps (4.8 Gbps 6GHz, 4.8 Gbps 5GHz, 573.5 Mbps 2.4GHz)
$279 - $320
Ubiquiti
U6-Pro
Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 (5 GHz), 2x2 (2.4 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 5.3 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 (5 GHz), 2x2 (2.4 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 5.3 Gbps
$159 - $215
Ubiquiti
U6 Pro
Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 (5GHz), 2x2 (2.4GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 5.3 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 (5GHz), 2x2 (2.4GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 5.3 Gbps
$159 - $189
Ubiquiti
UniFi6 Mesh (U6 Mesh)
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 (5 GHz) / 2x2 (2.4 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 5.3 Gbps (4.8 Gbps 5GHz + 573.5 Mbps 2.4GHz)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 (5 GHz) / 2x2 (2.4 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 5.3 Gbps (4.8 Gbps 5GHz + 573.5 Mbps 2.4GHz)
$179 - $199
Fortinet
FortiAP 231G
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 4.18 Gbps (2402 Mbps @ 6GHz, 1201 Mbps @ 5GHz, 574 Mbps @ 2.4GHz)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 4.18 Gbps (2402 Mbps @ 6GHz, 1201 Mbps @ 5GHz, 574 Mbps @ 2.4GHz)
$350 - $468
Cisco
Catalyst 9178i
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 24 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 24 Gbps
$1,150 - $1,600
Fortinet
FortiAP 231K
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 9.32 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 9.32 Gbps
$450 - $623
Fortinet
FortiAP 441K
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 21.32 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 21.32 Gbps
$1,100 - $1,489
Fortinet
FortiAP 241K
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 10.77 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 10.77 Gbps
$675 - $971
Cisco
Catalyst CW9174
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 10 (2x2:2 @ 2.4GHz, 4x4:4 @ 5GHz, 4x4:4 @ 6GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 17.5 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 10 (2x2:2 @ 2.4GHz, 4x4:4 @ 5GHz, 4x4:4 @ 6GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 17.5 Gbps
$1,100 - $1,300
Juniper Networks
AP36
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2 (2.4 GHz), 4x4:4 (5 GHz), 4x4:4 (6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 17.98 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2 (2.4 GHz), 4x4:4 (5 GHz), 4x4:4 (6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 17.98 Gbps
$740 - $1,785
Juniper Networks
Mist AP37
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 (6GHz), 4x4:4 (5GHz), 2x2:2 (2.4GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 17.98 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 (6GHz), 4x4:4 (5GHz), 2x2:2 (2.4GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 17.98 Gbps
$1,100 - $2,085
Cisco
Catalyst CW9176
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 12 (4x4:4 per band)
Aggregate Throughput: 18 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 12 (4x4:4 per band)
Aggregate Throughput: 18 Gbps
$1,495 - $1,600
Cisco
Catalyst CW9171
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2 per radio (Tri-band)
Aggregate Throughput: 6.12 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2 per radio (Tri-band)
Aggregate Throughput: 6.12 Gbps
$600 - $750
Cisco
Catalyst CW9176I
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 18 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 18 Gbps
$1,450 - $1,600
Fortinet
FortiAP 431G
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 8.35 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 8.35 Gbps
$810 - $1,050
Cisco
Catalyst CW9172I
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2 (Tri-band) / 4x4:4 (Dual-band 5GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 9.3 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2 (Tri-band) / 4x4:4 (Dual-band 5GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 9.3 Gbps
$775 - $950
Aruba
AP-515
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 in 5GHz band, 2x2:2 in 2.4GHz band
Aggregate Throughput: 5.4 Gbps (4.8 Gbps on 5GHz + 575 Mbps on 2.4GHz)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 in 5GHz band, 2x2:2 in 2.4GHz band
Aggregate Throughput: 5.4 Gbps (4.8 Gbps on 5GHz + 575 Mbps on 2.4GHz)
$450 - $950
Juniper Networks
AP37
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6GHz: 4x4:4, 5GHz: 4x4:4, 2.4GHz: 2x2:2
Aggregate Throughput: 17.98 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6GHz: 4x4:4, 5GHz: 4x4:4, 2.4GHz: 2x2:2
Aggregate Throughput: 17.98 Gbps
$1,100 - $2,085
Cisco
Cisco Wireless 9178I (CW9178I)
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 per radio (Up to 16 total streams)
Aggregate Throughput: 24 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 per radio (Up to 16 total streams)
Aggregate Throughput: 24 Gbps
$1,640 - $3,200
Cisco
Catalyst 9176I (CW9176I)
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (12 total streams)
Aggregate Throughput: 18 Gbps (11.5 Gbps 6GHz, 5.8 Gbps 5GHz, 688 Mbps 2.4GHz)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (12 total streams)
Aggregate Throughput: 18 Gbps (11.5 Gbps 6GHz, 5.8 Gbps 5GHz, 688 Mbps 2.4GHz)
$2,100 - $2,300
Cisco
Catalyst CW9178I
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 24 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 24 Gbps
$1,500 - $3,000
Aruba (HPE)
Aruba AP-755
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 (Tri-band)
Aggregate Throughput: 18.7 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 (Tri-band)
Aggregate Throughput: 18.7 Gbps
$1,700 - $2,595
Cisco
Catalyst 9120AX
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: Up to 5.2 Gbps (Dual 5 GHz mode)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: Up to 5.2 Gbps (Dual 5 GHz mode)
$650 - $1,100
Aruba (HPE)
Aruba AP-655
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 7.8 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 7.8 Gbps
$1,450 - $2,195
Cisco
Catalyst CW9166
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
$1,150 - $1,450
Cisco
Catalyst CW9164
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4GHz: 2x2, 5GHz: 4x4, 6GHz: 4x4
Aggregate Throughput: 7.49 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4GHz: 2x2, 5GHz: 4x4, 6GHz: 4x4
Aggregate Throughput: 7.49 Gbps
$1,150 - $1,400
Juniper Networks
AP47
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6 GHz radios)
Aggregate Throughput: 18.6 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6 GHz radios)
Aggregate Throughput: 18.6 Gbps
$2,100 - $3,500
Cisco
Catalyst 9164 (CW9164I)
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4 GHz: 2x2:2, 5 GHz: 4x4:4, 6 GHz: 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 7.49 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4 GHz: 2x2:2, 5 GHz: 4x4:4, 6 GHz: 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 7.49 Gbps
$1,150 - $1,450
Juniper Networks
AP45
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 8.3 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 8.3 Gbps
$1,200 - $2,245
Juniper Networks
AP34
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2
Aggregate Throughput: 4.175 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2
Aggregate Throughput: 4.175 Gbps
$840 - $1,615
Aruba (HPE)
AP-735
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2
Aggregate Throughput: 9.3 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2
Aggregate Throughput: 9.3 Gbps
$1,400 - $2,300
Juniper Networks
Mist AP43
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 3.5 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 3.5 Gbps
$1,050 - $1,905
Juniper Networks
Mist AP33
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 (5 GHz), 2x2:2 (2.4 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 3.0 Gbps (2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz + 575 Mbps on 2.4 GHz)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 (5 GHz), 2x2:2 (2.4 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 3.0 Gbps (2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz + 575 Mbps on 2.4 GHz)
$850 - $1,550
Cisco
Cisco Catalyst 9166I
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: Up to 7.78 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: Up to 7.78 Gbps
$1,400 - $3,050
Cisco
Catalyst 9136I
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4 GHz 4x4, 5 GHz 8x8, 6 GHz 4x4
Aggregate Throughput: 10.2 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4 GHz 4x4, 5 GHz 8x8, 6 GHz 4x4
Aggregate Throughput: 10.2 Gbps
$1,400 - $3,000
Cisco
Catalyst 9166
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
$1,200 - $1,800
Cisco
Catalyst CW9166I
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
$1,700 - $3,050
Cisco
Catalyst 9166 Series (CW9166)
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
$1,450 - $3,500
Aruba
AP-535
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 3.55 Gbps (2.4 Gbps @ 5GHz, 1.15 Gbps @ 2.4GHz)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 MU-MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 3.55 Gbps (2.4 Gbps @ 5GHz, 1.15 Gbps @ 2.4GHz)
$900 - $1,600
Cisco
Catalyst 9136
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4GHz: 4x4, 5GHz: 8x8, 6GHz: 4x4
Aggregate Throughput: 10.2 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4GHz: 4x4, 5GHz: 8x8, 6GHz: 4x4
Aggregate Throughput: 10.2 Gbps
$2,050 - $3,660
Cisco
CW9176
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 on all bands (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 18 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 on all bands (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 18 Gbps
$3,200 - $4,500
Cisco
Catalyst CW9179F
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 24 Gbps
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
Aggregate Throughput: 24 Gbps
$6,300 - $9,755