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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

Cisco Catalyst CW9176
Cisco Catalyst CW9176
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MIMO
  • Aggregate Throughput: 5.9 Gbps
  • Radios: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1 Gbps Ethernet
  • Max Clients: 256
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3bt Type 3 (60W)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Advanced Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology enables superior performance and efficiency; High aggregate throughput of 5.9 Gbps supports demanding applications and high-density environments; Enterprise-grade security features including 802.1X, WPA3 encryption, and threat detection for secure deployments
  • ✘ Cons: Requires 802.3bt Type 3 PoE infrastructure which is not universally available in legacy deployments; High power consumption (60W) increases operational costs and cooling requirements; Premium enterprise pricing makes it less suitable for small or budget-conscious deployments
  • Est. Price: $850 - $1,200

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