Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 on 2.4 GHz and 4x4:4 on 5 GHz
Aggregate Throughput: 3.55 Gbps combined (up to 2.4 Gbps on 5 GHz, up to 1.15 Gbps on 2.4 GHz)
Radios (bands): Dual radio: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; up to 16 BSSIDs per radio
Uplink Port Speed: 2x RJ-45 HPE SmartRate ports (E0, E1), 100M/1G/2.5G/5G negotiated, 5 Gbps max
Max Clients: Up to 1,024 associated clients per radio
PoE Requirement: 802.3at (PoE+) or 802.3bt; dual-port PoE can be combined. Max draw 23.3 W (802.3at) to 26.4 W (802.3bt), varies by source
Antennas: Internal (4 antennas); external-antenna sibling is AP-534
Dimensions: 240 x 240 x 57 mm, approx. 1.27 kg without mount bracket
Ports (other): 1x USB 2.0
Management: Aruba Central / AOS-10 and Mobility Conductor (cloud or on-premises)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band 4x4 radios with high per-client capacity; 3.55 Gbps aggregate throughput; 1,024 clients per radio suits high-density deployments; 2.5G/5G multi-gig uplink ports support modern wired backhaul; flexible 802.3at/bt PoE with dual-port power combining; internal antennas suit standard indoor ceiling installs; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ax interoperability
✘ Cons:Power draw can exceed 802.3at budget (up to 26.4 W), so 802.3bt or power combining may be needed; aggregate throughput and power figures differ between sources, so verify on HPE's official datasheet; internal-antenna model is less flexible than the AP-534 external-antenna version; price is high relative to Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 alternatives; no Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz radio, so it is limited to 2.4/5 GHz
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
