Primary Device
Aruba (HPE) AP-735
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2:2
- Aggregate Throughput: 9.3 Gbps
- Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
- Uplink Port Speed: Dual 5 Gbps Smart Rate
- Max Clients: 1,536
- PoE Requirement: 802.3bt Class 5
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Future-proof Wi-Fi 7 support with Multi-Link Operation (MLO); Ultra Tri-Band (UTB) filtering allows simultaneous use of all bands without interference; Dual 5GbE ports provide hitless failover and high uplink capacity; Integrated GNSS/GPS and barometric sensors for automated AP placement; Extensive IoT hub capabilities with BLE 5.4, Zigbee, and dual USB ports.
- ✘ Cons: Significant cost premium over Wi-Fi 6E models; 2x2 MIMO configuration may be a bottleneck compared to 4x4 models in ultra-high density scenarios; Full feature set requires high-power 802.3bt (Class 5) PoE; Requires ArubaOS 10.7 or later for management.
- Est. Price: $1,400 - $2,300
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro Wall
★ 5.0 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 total (2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands)
- Aggregate Throughput: 10.7 Gbps
- Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz)
- Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE RJ45
- Max Clients: 300+
- PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Supports the full Wi-Fi 7 standard including the 6 GHz band for low-latency performance; Massive 10.7 Gbps aggregate throughput; 2.5 GbE uplink prevents bottlenecking; Slim, aesthetically pleasing wall-mount design with optional table stand.
- ✘ Cons: Lacks the integrated Ethernet switch/passthrough ports found on previous 'In-Wall' models; Requires PoE+ power due to higher 22W max consumption; Runs noticeably warm during operation.
- Est. Price: $199 - $229