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
Est. Price:
$1,500 - $2,028
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro
★ 5.0 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total; 2x2 MIMO per band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
Uplink Port Speed: 1x 2.5GbE RJ45 (1G/2.5G auto-negotiation)
Max Clients: 300+ connected devices
PoE Requirement: 802.3at PoE+ (44-57V DC input), approx. 21 W typical draw
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 6 GHz support at a low entry price; 2.5GbE uplink lets it outrun standard gigabit wired backhaul; single-cable PoE+ power simplifies deployment; 300+ client capacity suits small-to-medium offices and homes; wall and ceiling mounts included; 2-year warranty; managed centrally through the UniFi controller ecosystem
✘ Cons:Only 2x2 MIMO per band, so it trails 4x4-class Wi-Fi 7 APs and the U7 Pro Max; no 10GbE uplink for high-throughput environments; requires a UniFi controller (UniFi OS or Network app) for full management; PoE+ budget leaves no headroom for power-hungry add-ons; street prices often sit above the $189 MSRP; no built-in PoE injector, so a PoE+ switch or injector is required
