Antenna Configuration: Internal dual-band antenna with 4x4 MIMO
Form Factor: Wall/Ceiling mount
Security: 802.1X, WPA3, AES encryption
Band Steering: Yes
Airtime Fairness: Yes
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) delivers 4x higher throughput and 4x lower latency than Wi-Fi 5; Excellent for high-density deployments (600+ clients); Energy-efficient with lower power consumption than previous generations; Supports fast roaming (802.11k/v/w) for seamless mobility; Compact form factor suitable for modern office aesthetics; Strong security with WPA3 support; Dual-band reduces interference with simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation
✘ Cons:Requires PoE+ infrastructure which adds deployment cost; 1 Gigabit uplink can become bottleneck in high-throughput scenarios; Premium pricing compared to Wi-Fi 5 alternatives; Single uplink port limits failover options without additional equipment; Requires compatible Catalyst wireless controller or cloud-managed dashboard; May be overkill for basic office needs with lower client density
Est. Price:
$1,250 - $1,650
Compare Against
Ubiquiti U7 Pro
★ 4.7 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 (dual-band) / OFDMA
Aggregate Throughput: 20.8 Gbps (combined across bands)
Radios: Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
2.4 GHz Throughput: 4.8 Gbps
5 GHz Throughput: 8 Gbps
6 GHz Throughput: 8 Gbps
Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 Gbps (RJ45)
Max Clients: 200+
PoE Requirement: PoE++ (802.3bt)
Power Consumption: 18W typical
Coverage: Up to 150+ meters (indoor)
Dimensions: 185 x 185 x 38 mm
Antenna Type: Internal multi-directional
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Next-generation WiFi 7 performance enabling multi-gigabit speeds; Tri-band design with dedicated 6GHz band reduces congestion and latency; Excellent client density support (200+ clients) with OFDMA and MU-MIMO; 2.5G uplink provides sufficient backhaul for AP-to-controller communication; PoE++ powered simplifies installation and eliminates separate power supplies; UniFi ecosystem integration with Network application for centralized management; Strong coverage range suitable for enterprise and large residential deployments; Low power consumption (18W) reduces operational costs
✘ Cons:Higher initial cost compared to WiFi 6E APs (price premium for WiFi 7 adoption); WiFi 7 client device adoption still limited (September 2026), reducing immediate ROI on upgrade; Requires PoE++ infrastructure which may not be available on existing switches; Tri-band operation increases interference management complexity; Large form factor (185x185mm) may require additional mounting considerations; UniFi management dependency—cannot operate standalone without controller; Limited compatibility with older legacy wireless devices on 6GHz band
