Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MIMO per band (tri-band)
Aggregate Throughput: 19.2 Gbps
Radios (Bands): 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Uplink Port Speed: 10 GbE
Max Clients: 400+
PoE Requirement: 60W PoE++
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Latest Wi-Fi 7 standard enabling maximum throughput for next-gen clients; Integrated into Ubiquiti UniFi ecosystem with centralized management and SDN capabilities; Enterprise-grade security with DoT/DoH, intrusion prevention, and client-level policies; Exceptional client density support with advanced QoS and per-client bandwidth controls; Tri-band design reduces congestion and enables dedicated backhaul
✘ Cons:High power consumption (60W+) increases operational costs and heat generation; Premium pricing limits adoption in budget-conscious deployments; Limited real-world benefit until Wi-Fi 7 client base grows substantially; Requires high-quality PoE infrastructure (PoE++); Overkill for small/medium networks with mostly Wi-Fi 6 clients
Est. Price:
$450 - $650
Compare Against
Aruba (HPE) Instant On AP45
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2
Aggregate Throughput: 1.7 Gbps (1733 Mbps)
Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Uplink Port Speed: 1 GbE Ethernet
Max Concurrent Clients: 128-256
PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at, 30W)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Cloud-managed via Aruba Instant On portal—easy multi-AP deployment and centralized management; Wi-Fi 6 performance delivers 1.7 Gbps aggregate throughput suitable for SMB workloads; PoE+ powered (30W)—simplified installation without separate power supplies; WPA3 security support with encrypted cloud connectivity; Excellent cost-to-performance ratio for small/medium business networks; Seamless integration with cloud-based management dashboards
✘ Cons:Single 1 GbE uplink bottlenecks high-throughput scenarios and multi-AP deployments; Mandatory cloud connectivity for management—no pure on-premises control option; 2x2 MIMO limits coverage and performance vs. enterprise 4x4 AP models; Maximum client capacity (256) insufficient for dense deployments; PoE+ power draw (30W) leaves limited budget headroom on switches with constrained PoE capacity; Limited advanced RF tuning features compared to Aruba enterprise-grade APs