Spatial Streams (MIMO): 8 total: 2x2 DL/UL MU-MIMO on 2.4 GHz, 4x4 DL/UL MU-MIMO on 5 GHz, 2x2 DL/UL MU-MIMO on 6 GHz
Aggregate Throughput: Approx. 15 Gbps theoretical (derived by summing per-band peak PHY rates: 5.8 Gbps 6 GHz + 8.6 Gbps 5 GHz + 688 Mbps 2.4 GHz; not an official Ubiquiti aggregate figure)
Radios (bands): 3 bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz (6 GHz usable only in regions where permitted); up to 8 BSSIDs per radio
Uplink Port Speed: 1 x 1/2.5 GbE RJ45
Max Clients: 500+ (official)
PoE Requirement: PoE+ (44-57V DC input, 25W max power consumption); official page does not name 802.3at/bt explicitly and does not state whether a PoE injector is included
Coverage Area: 160 m2 (1,750 ft2)
Form Factor: Ceiling or wall mount (Pro Mount included), 206 mm diameter x 46 mm, 680 g
Price Basis: US list price $279.00 on store.ui.com; the same page also shows $307.00 labeled 'Surcharge incl.' (unexplained), which is used as price_max. Third-party listings vary widely, and one AU reseller listing shows $588 (likely AUD, excluded)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 6 GHz support for high-density and low-latency environments; 8 spatial streams with 4x4 on 5 GHz for strong capacity; 2.5 GbE uplink above standard gigabit for wired backhaul; 500+ client capacity; dedicated spectral scanning engine for interference detection; PoE+ single-cable deployment at 25W; included mounting hardware for ceiling or wall; competitive US list price of $279 for a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 AP
✘ Cons:Single 2.5 GbE port with no 10 GbE option for high-throughput uplinks; PoE+ (25W) power budget limits use of higher-power features compared with 802.3bt-class APs; 6 GHz availability is restricted to approved countries; uplink and 2.4 GHz are limited compared with 5 GHz and 6 GHz capacity; PoE injector inclusion not stated; third-party pricing and availability vary significantly, and some listings show stock as sold out
Est. Price:
$279 - $307
Compare Against
Cisco Catalyst 9178i
★ 4.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MU-MIMO per client-serving radio (4 spatial streams per radio)
Radios (bands): 4 client-serving radios: tri-band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz with a 4th radio (quad-radio design)
Uplink Port Speed: 2x 10 Gbps mGig ports (multi-gigabit Ethernet)
Max Clients: 1200 (400 per radio)
PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (PoE++) required for full operation; 802.3at/af supports reduced functionality; draws approx. 30-52 W
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Wi-Fi 7 with tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz and 4x4 MU-MIMO on every radio; 24 Gbps aggregate throughput for high-density environments; dual 10 Gbps mGig uplinks avoid a 1 Gbps bottleneck; rated for up to 1200 clients; supports 802.3bt PoE on the mGig ports with at/af fallback; manageable from Catalyst 9800 WLC/Catalyst Center or Meraki cloud depending on SKU
✘ Cons:Requires 802.3bt PoE for full functionality, which raises switch and injector cost; needs Catalyst 9800 controller running IOS XE 17.15.2 or later for the Catalyst SKU; Wi-Fi 7 benefits need Wi-Fi 7 clients to be realized; list pricing varies widely by reseller and SKU (CFG vs Global vs RTG), and reseller spec figures differ in places; cloud-managed (Meraki) deployment requires separate licensing; premium cost compared with Wi-Fi 6E alternatives
