Primary Device
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
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi6 Mesh (U6 Mesh)
★ 4.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- 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)
- Radios (bands): Dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- Uplink Port Speed: 1 GbE RJ45
- Max Clients: 300+
- PoE Requirement: 802.3af PoE
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Versatile mounting (tabletop, wall, pole, or ceiling); IPX5-rated for indoor/outdoor use; compact and aesthetic 'soda can' design; high-performance 4x4 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz band.
- ✘ Cons: Runs noticeably hot during operation; 1 GbE uplink port bottlenecks the 4.8 Gbps wireless capacity; lacks Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz) support; more expensive than the U6 Pro.
- Est. Price: $179 - $199