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Ubiquiti U7 Pro
Ubiquiti U7 Pro
★ 4.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total (2x2 MU-MIMO per radio: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
  • Aggregate Throughput: ~9.3 Gbps (2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps, 5 GHz: 2882 Mbps, 6 GHz: 5765 Mbps)
  • Radios (bands): 3 radios: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz (tri-band)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1x 2.5 GbE RJ-45
  • Max Clients: 300+ concurrent clients
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3at (PoE+), approx. 21 W; PoE+ injector or switch not included
  • Management: UniFi Network 8.0.26 or later
  • Mounting: Ceiling or wall mount, indoor

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated 6 GHz radio for less congestion; Roughly 9.3 Gbps aggregate across bands at a relatively low price for Wi-Fi 7; 2.5 GbE uplink lets it exceed gigabit wired backhaul; Powered by standard 802.3at PoE+, so it runs on common PoE+ switches; Supports 300+ concurrent clients, suitable for medium-density offices; Managed centrally through UniFi Network with no per-device license fees
  • ✘ Cons: Single 2.5 GbE uplink port, with no 10 GbE option; PoE+ power adapter or injector is not included, so a PoE+ switch is needed; Only 2x2 per radio, so real-world throughput trails higher-end Wi-Fi 7 APs; Requires UniFi Network 8.0.26 or later, so it cannot run standalone; US retail prices vary widely between sellers and the official spec sheet was not reachable to confirm the throughput figures
  • Est. Price: $189 - $206

Compare Against

Ubiquiti U6 Pro
Ubiquiti U6 Pro
★ 4.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total: 5 GHz 4x4 (DL/UL MU-MIMO); 2.4 GHz 2x2 (UL MU-MIMO)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 5.3 Gbps (combined; 4.8 Gbps 5 GHz BW160 + 573.5 Mbps 2.4 GHz BW40)
  • Radios (bands): Dual-band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1x 1 GbE RJ45
  • Max Clients: 250+ (official Ubiquiti tech specs; some retailers list 300+)
  • PoE Requirement: PoE powered, 44-57V DC input, 13W max consumption; 802.3af/at not specified by Ubiquiti; no PoE injector in the spec listing

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Wi-Fi 6 with 4x4 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz for good multi-client performance; Aggregate throughput up to 5.3 Gbps across both bands; Low 13W power draw compared with higher-end APs; Works with UniFi Network controller for centralized management; Ceiling or wall mounting with included Pro Mount; Compact, low-profile design (about 197 mm diameter, 35 mm height)
  • ✘ Cons: Only a single 1 GbE uplink, which can bottleneck the 5 GHz radio on fast networks; No 2.5 GbE or multi-gig port; PoE standard not clearly specified, so verify your switch or injector supplies enough power; PoE injector is not included with the US model, which adds cost; Client capacity is lower on the official spec (250+) than some retailer marketing claims (300+); Requires a UniFi controller for full feature use
  • Est. Price: $159 - $185

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