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Primary Device

Ubiquiti U7 Pro Max
Ubiquiti U7 Pro Max
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 8 Streams (6GHz: 2x2, 5GHz: 4x4, 2.4GHz: 2x2)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 15.1 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4, 5, 6 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE RJ45
  • Max Clients: 500+
  • PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading WiFi 7 performance, massive 15.1 Gbps aggregate throughput, dedicated spectral scanning engine for interference analysis, and excellent price-to-performance ratio.
  • ✘ Cons: Requires PoE+ power, needs 2.5GbE infrastructure to reach full potential, and 6GHz range is inherently shorter than lower bands.
  • Est. Price: $279 - $295

Compare Against

Ubiquiti U7 Pro Outdoor
Ubiquiti U7 Pro Outdoor
★ 3.5 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4u00d74 MIMO
  • Aggregate Throughput: 3.2 Gbps
  • Radios: 2.4 GHz (1.2 Gbps) + 5 GHz (2 Gbps)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE (2500 Mbps)
  • Max Clients: 200+
  • PoE Requirement: 95W (PoE++)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Wi-Fi 7 support with excellent outdoor coverage; 2.5 GbE uplink for high-throughput backhaul; Weather-sealed industrial design rated IP67; Excellent range and performance in outdoor environments
  • ✘ Cons: High power consumption (95W) requires robust PoE infrastructure; Expensive compared to Wi-Fi 6 outdoor APs; Limited Wi-Fi 7 device ecosystem still maturing in 2026; Requires UniFi controller ecosystem for optimal management
  • Est. Price: $399 - $499

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