Primary Device
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro XGS
★ 4.8 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
- Spatial Streams (MIMO): 8 Streams (2.4GHz: 2x2, 5GHz: 4x4, 6GHz: 2x2)
- Aggregate Throughput: 15.1 Gbps (6GHz: 5.8 Gbps, 5GHz: 8.6 Gbps, 2.4GHz: 688 Mbps)
- Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
- Uplink Port Speed: 10 GbE RJ45
- Max Clients: 500+
- PoE Requirement: PoE++ (802.3bt)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: 10GbE uplink eliminates backhaul bottlenecks; WiFi 7 features like MLO and 4096-QAM; Dedicated spectral scanning radio for real-time interference analysis.
- ✘ Cons: High power requirement (PoE++); Runs significantly hot during operation; No PoE injector included in the box.
- Est. Price: $299 - $349
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro Wall
★ 5.0 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total (2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands)
- Aggregate Throughput: 10.7 Gbps
- Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
- Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE RJ45
- Max Clients: 300+
- PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Supports the full Wi-Fi 7 standard including the 6 GHz band for low-latency performance; Massive 10.7 Gbps aggregate throughput; 2.5 GbE uplink prevents bottlenecking; Slim, aesthetically pleasing wall-mount design with optional table stand.
- ✘ Cons: Lacks the integrated Ethernet switch/passthrough ports found on previous 'In-Wall' models; Requires PoE+ power due to higher 22W max consumption; Runs noticeably warm during operation.
- Est. Price: $199 - $229