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
Cisco Catalyst CW9176
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MIMO
Aggregate Throughput: 5.9 Gbps
Radios: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Uplink Port Speed: 1 Gbps Ethernet
Max Clients: 256
PoE Requirement: 802.3bt Type 3 (60W)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Advanced Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology enables superior performance and efficiency; High aggregate throughput of 5.9 Gbps supports demanding applications and high-density environments; Enterprise-grade security features including 802.1X, WPA3 encryption, and threat detection for secure deployments
✘ Cons:Requires 802.3bt Type 3 PoE infrastructure which is not universally available in legacy deployments; High power consumption (60W) increases operational costs and cooling requirements; Premium enterprise pricing makes it less suitable for small or budget-conscious deployments
