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Primary Device

Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro
★ 4.8 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 6 (2x2 MIMO on 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 9.3 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE RJ45
  • Max Clients: 300+
  • PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading Wi-Fi 7 value; 6 GHz support with 320 MHz channel width; 2.5 GbE uplink for high-speed backhaul; seamless UniFi ecosystem integration.
  • ✘ Cons: Requires PoE+ (won't run on standard PoE); limited to 2x2 MIMO per band; can run significantly warm during operation; 2.5 GbE port is a potential bottleneck for peak wireless speeds.
  • Est. Price: $189 - $215

Compare Against

Cisco Catalyst 9136I
Cisco Catalyst 9136I
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4 GHz 4x4, 5 GHz 8x8, 6 GHz 4x4
  • Aggregate Throughput: 10.2 Gbps
  • Radios (bands): Tri-radio (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) or Quad-radio mode
  • Uplink Port Speed: 2x 5 Gbps Multigigabit Ethernet
  • Max Clients: Up to 1200 clients
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (PoE++) for full functionality (47W)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Supports Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz band) for reduced interference; Integrated environmental sensors for air quality, temperature, and humidity; High-density performance with 8x8 MIMO on 5 GHz; Redundant dual 5G mGig ports.
  • ✘ Cons: Very expensive compared to standard Wi-Fi 6 APs; Requires high-power PoE++ (802.3bt) to enable all features; Full capabilities require ongoing Cisco DNA subscription; Larger and heavier physical footprint.
  • Est. Price: $1,400 - $3,000

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