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Primary Device

Ubiquiti U7 Pro
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

Cisco Catalyst CW9171
Cisco Catalyst CW9171
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2 per radio (Tri-band)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 6.12 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1 x 2.5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet
  • Max Clients: 768 (256 per radio)
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3at (PoE+)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Supports latest Wi-Fi 7 standard for future-proofing; Tri-band operation includes 6GHz spectrum; Versatile management via Meraki Dashboard or Catalyst Center; Compact and discreet design ideal for retail or branch offices; High 2.5 Gbps uplink port.
  • ✘ Cons: Entry-level 2x2:2 MIMO configuration limits high-density performance compared to 4x4 or 8x8 models; Full features require PoE+ power; Mandatory recurring license subscriptions for management.
  • Est. Price: $600 - $750

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