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 AP34
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 3x3 MIMO (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 1.3 Gbps
Radios (bands): Dual-band: 2.4 GHz (up to 450 Mbps) and 5 GHz (up to 1.3 Gbps)
Uplink Port Speed: 1 GbE (Gigabit Ethernet)
Max Clients: 150+ concurrent clients
PoE Requirement: PoE+ (30W)
Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
Antenna: Integrated omnidirectional
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Enterprise-grade build quality with proven reliability in large deployments; Advanced features including band steering and airtime fairness for optimized network performance; Excellent range and coverage with 3x3 MIMO antenna arrays; Seamless roaming across multiple APs in Mist OS environments; Strong security features including WPA3 support and encrypted management
✘ Cons:High upfront capital cost compared to SMB-focused competitors; Requires enterprise-grade controller infrastructure (Mist Cloud or on-premise) for full feature set; Overkill for small office or home deployments; Limited PoE power budget (30W) restricts ancillary hardware; Steeper learning curve for configuration and troubleshooting compared to consumer-grade alternatives
