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
Juniper Networks AP45
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax/be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4u00d74 MIMO (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
✔ Pros:Industry-leading Wi-Fi 6E tri-band coverage with exceptional throughput; Excellent client density handling for high-density enterprise deployments; Deep Juniper ecosystem integration (Mist AI-driven platform); Seamless roaming and interference mitigation; Future-ready 6GHz spectrum for lower latency; Class-leading security with WPA3 and threat prevention
✘ Cons:Premium pricing relative to competitor AP models; Requires Juniper Mist subscription for advanced features; High power consumption (95W) requires substantial PoE infrastructure investment; Complex configuration for small deployments (overkill for SMB); Limited third-party integration compared to open platforms; Proprietary Mist cloud dependency may not suit all IT environments
