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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 CW9166I
Cisco Catalyst CW9166I
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
  • Aggregate Throughput: 7.78 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) + Scanning + IoT
  • Uplink Port Speed: 5 Gbps mGig
  • Max Clients: 1,200
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3at (PoE+) or 802.3bt (UPOE)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Supports the 6 GHz band for reduced interference and higher capacity; dual-management capability allows switching between Catalyst (on-prem) and Meraki (cloud) stacks; includes integrated environmental sensors for monitoring air quality, temperature, and humidity; dedicated scanning radio for security and CleanAir Pro RF optimization.
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing for hardware and required management licenses; requires high-power PoE (UPOE) for full feature set and performance; 6 GHz band has limited range compared to legacy bands; complex licensing structure can increase total cost of ownership.
  • Est. Price: $1,700 - $3,050

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