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Ubiquiti U6 Pro
Ubiquiti U6 Pro
★ 4.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total: 5 GHz 4x4 (DL/UL MU-MIMO); 2.4 GHz 2x2 (UL MU-MIMO)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 5.3 Gbps (combined; 4.8 Gbps 5 GHz BW160 + 573.5 Mbps 2.4 GHz BW40)
  • Radios (bands): Dual-band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1x 1 GbE RJ45
  • Max Clients: 250+ (official Ubiquiti tech specs; some retailers list 300+)
  • PoE Requirement: PoE powered, 44-57V DC input, 13W max consumption; 802.3af/at not specified by Ubiquiti; no PoE injector in the spec listing

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Wi-Fi 6 with 4x4 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz for good multi-client performance; Aggregate throughput up to 5.3 Gbps across both bands; Low 13W power draw compared with higher-end APs; Works with UniFi Network controller for centralized management; Ceiling or wall mounting with included Pro Mount; Compact, low-profile design (about 197 mm diameter, 35 mm height)
  • ✘ Cons: Only a single 1 GbE uplink, which can bottleneck the 5 GHz radio on fast networks; No 2.5 GbE or multi-gig port; PoE standard not clearly specified, so verify your switch or injector supplies enough power; PoE injector is not included with the US model, which adds cost; Client capacity is lower on the official spec (250+) than some retailer marketing claims (300+); Requires a UniFi controller for full feature use
  • Est. Price: $159 - $185

Compare Against

Juniper Networks Mist AP37
Juniper Networks Mist AP37
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), tri-band
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 on 5 GHz and 6 GHz; 2x2:2 on 2.4 GHz (datasheet wording varies)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 17.98 Gbps theoretical PHY max (6 GHz 11,528 Mbps + 5 GHz 5,764 Mbps + 2.4 GHz 688 Mbps)
  • Radios (bands): 4 radios: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz data radios plus a dedicated scanning radio; virtual BLE and dual 802.15.4 radios for location services and electronic shelf labels
  • Uplink Port Speed: Not confirmed; one reseller listing names 2.5, 5 and 10 GbE port types without identifying the uplink
  • Max Clients: Not confirmed in available sources
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (PoE++) for full functionality; 29.3 W draw; 802.3at runs with limited features

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) tri-band design with a dedicated fourth scanning radio; High theoretical aggregate throughput of about 17.98 Gbps; Built-in virtual BLE and 802.15.4 radios for location services and electronic shelf labels; Managed through the Juniper Mist cloud platform
  • ✘ Cons: Indoor use only with internal antennas; Full functionality requires 802.3bt PoE, so 802.3at switches get limited features; Uplink port speed and max client count not confirmed in sources; Reseller price listings vary widely ($1,002.99 to $2,910.00), so verify current pricing with a reseller; Aggregate figure is a theoretical PHY maximum, not real-world throughput
  • Est. Price: $1,003 - $2,910

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