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
Aruba (HPE) AP-735
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MIMO (dual-band)
Aggregate Throughput: 1.73 Gbps
Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE
Max Clients: 512
PoE Requirement: High Power PoE+ (95W typical)
Form Factor: Indoor/Outdoor, Compact
Antenna: Integrated 4x4 MIMO
Security: WPA3, 802.1X
Management: Aruba Central cloud-managed
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) future-proof standard with high throughput; Dual 2.5 GbE uplinks for maximum backhaul capacity; Robust outdoor-rated construction with IP67 enclosure; Enterprise-grade security with WPA3 and 802.1X; Cloud-managed via Aruba Central for simplified operations; Excellent coverage range and client density; PoE powered for simplified deployment
✘ Cons:High capital cost ($3200-$4500) limits deployment scale in budget-conscious environments; Requires PoE+ infrastructure (95W) which may demand upgraded switch PoE budgets; Wi-Fi 6 client adoption still incomplete—benefit limited if most clients are Wi-Fi 5 or older; Proprietary Aruba ecosystem creates vendor lock-in; Complex configuration options may be overkill for small/medium businesses; Outdoor models command premium pricing with limited alternative options at this performance tier
