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Aruba (HPE) Aruba AP-655
Aruba (HPE) Aruba AP-655
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4
  • Aggregate Throughput: 7.8 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: Dual 5 Gbps Smart Rate
  • Max Clients: 1,536 (512 per radio)
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (Class 6)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Patented Ultra Tri-Band (UTB) filtering prevents interference between 5GHz and 6GHz bands; High-density 4x4 MIMO on all three radios; Dual 5Gbps ports provide hitless failover and link aggregation; Full Wi-Fi 6E support for uncongested 6GHz spectrum.
  • ✘ Cons: Requires high-power 802.3bt (PoE++) for full feature set (USB and dual ports); Large square form factor and significant weight (1.8kg); High price point compared to Wi-Fi 6 alternatives.
  • Est. Price: $1,450 - $2,195

Compare Against

Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro Wall
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

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