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Fortinet FortiAP 441K
Fortinet FortiAP 441K
★ 3.8 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MU-MIMO
  • Aggregate Throughput: 21.32 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) + 1 Scanning Radio
  • Uplink Port Speed: 2 x 10G Base-T RJ45
  • Max Clients: 1536 (512 per client-serving radio)
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (PoE++)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 performance with massive aggregate throughput; four radios including a dedicated security/scanning radio; dual 10GbE uplinks for future-proofing; integrated BLE/ZigBee for IoT applications.
  • ✘ Cons: High power requirement (PoE++) may require switch upgrades; premium pricing reflecting the latest technology; optimized performance requires a 6GHz-capable environment.
  • Est. Price: $1,100 - $1,489

Compare Against

Ubiquiti U7 Pro
Ubiquiti U7 Pro
★ 4.9 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • 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)
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4, 5, 6 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE RJ45
  • Max Clients: 300+
  • PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: WiFi 7 support with 6 GHz band and 320 MHz channels; 2.5 GbE uplink prevents bottlenecks; Exceptional value-to-performance ratio; Seamless UniFi ecosystem integration.
  • ✘ Cons: Only 2x2 MIMO on 5 GHz band (reduction from U6 Pro's 4x4); Requires higher power PoE+; Includes an internal cooling fan which may concern some users for long-term reliability.
  • Est. Price: $189 - $210

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