Aggregate Throughput: 20.8 Gbps (combined across bands)
Radios: Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
2.4 GHz Throughput: 4.8 Gbps
5 GHz Throughput: 8 Gbps
6 GHz Throughput: 8 Gbps
Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 Gbps (RJ45)
Max Clients: 200+
PoE Requirement: PoE++ (802.3bt)
Power Consumption: 18W typical
Coverage: Up to 150+ meters (indoor)
Dimensions: 185 x 185 x 38 mm
Antenna Type: Internal multi-directional
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Next-generation WiFi 7 performance enabling multi-gigabit speeds; Tri-band design with dedicated 6GHz band reduces congestion and latency; Excellent client density support (200+ clients) with OFDMA and MU-MIMO; 2.5G uplink provides sufficient backhaul for AP-to-controller communication; PoE++ powered simplifies installation and eliminates separate power supplies; UniFi ecosystem integration with Network application for centralized management; Strong coverage range suitable for enterprise and large residential deployments; Low power consumption (18W) reduces operational costs
✘ Cons:Higher initial cost compared to WiFi 6E APs (price premium for WiFi 7 adoption); WiFi 7 client device adoption still limited (September 2026), reducing immediate ROI on upgrade; Requires PoE++ infrastructure which may not be available on existing switches; Tri-band operation increases interference management complexity; Large form factor (185x185mm) may require additional mounting considerations; UniFi management dependency—cannot operate standalone without controller; Limited compatibility with older legacy wireless devices on 6GHz band
Est. Price:
$399 - $599
Compare Against
Ubiquiti U6 Pro
★ 3.8 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2u00d72 (dual-band)
Aggregate Throughput: 1.2 Gbps
Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Uplink Port Speed: 1 Gbps Ethernet
Max Clients: 200+
PoE Requirement: 802.3at PoE+ (30W)
Form Factor: Compact ceiling-mount
Antenna Configuration: Internal antennas
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Compact form factor fits seamlessly in ceiling installations; Affordable enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 AP with strong performance per dollar; Excellent range and client density support for medium-to-large deployments; Native UniFi controller integration simplifies network management; Power consumption optimized for PoE+ standard
✘ Cons:Limited to 2×2 MIMO (compared to 4×4 on higher-end models); No dedicated backhaul radio for mesh configurations; Throughput peaks lower than flagship models like U6 Enterprise; Requires UniFi controller software for full feature access; External antenna variants not available
