Primary Device
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro Max
★ 5.0 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
- Spatial Streams (MIMO): 8 Streams (2x2 2.4 GHz, 4x4 5 GHz, 2x2 6 GHz)
- Aggregate Throughput: 15.1 Gbps
- Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4, 5, 6 GHz)
- Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 GbE RJ45
- Max Clients: 500+
- PoE Requirement: PoE+ (802.3at)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Industry-leading WiFi 7 performance, dedicated spectral scanning engine for real-time interference analysis, high density support for 500+ clients, and seamless integration into the UniFi ecosystem.
- ✘ Cons: Requires PoE+ (802.3at) power source, 2.5 GbE uplink may bottleneck the 15 Gbps theoretical aggregate wireless throughput, and requires a UniFi Console or Network Server for configuration.
- Est. Price: $270 - $299
Compare Against
Cisco Catalyst 9136
★ 3.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2.4GHz: 4x4, 5GHz: 8x8, 6GHz: 4x4
- Aggregate Throughput: 10.2 Gbps
- Radios (bands): Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
- Uplink Port Speed: Dual 5 Gbps mGig
- Max Clients: 1,200 (400 per radio)
- PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (UPOE+) or dual 802.3at (47.3W)
Curation Review
- ✔ Pros: Industry-first Wi-Fi 6E support with 6 GHz band; massive 10.2 Gbps aggregate capacity; dual mGig ports for redundancy; built-in environmental sensors (Air Quality, Temp, Humidity).
- ✘ Cons: High entry price and recurring DNA licensing costs; heavy power draw requiring PoE++ (802.3bt); large physical footprint.
- Est. Price: $2,050 - $3,660