Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be); backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MIMO with 4 spatial streams per data radio (4x4:4)
Aggregate Throughput: Up to 28.8 Gbps (reseller/marketing aggregate). Per-band rates: 11,528 Mbps (6 GHz), 5,764 Mbps (5 GHz), 1,376 Mbps (2.4 GHz). Sources do not reconcile these figures
Radios (bands): Three 802.11be data radios (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, operating simultaneously) plus one dedicated fourth scanning radio for RRM, security and analytics. 320 MHz channels on 6 GHz; 4K QAM
Uplink Port Speed: 2 x Ethernet inputs, both must be in the same VLAN; Mist documentation lists dual 10GbE multigigabit ports. A reseller lists 1 x 5/10GBASE-T. Official datasheet does not state speeds
Max Clients: Not published in the sources reviewed
PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (Class 6) for full functionality; 802.3at is supported with reduced radio functionality. Dual-source PoE gives hitless failover
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 4x4 MIMO on three data radios; Dedicated fourth scanning radio for RRM, security and analytics; 320 MHz channel support on 6 GHz with 4K QAM; Integrated vBLE antenna array, 802.15.4 radios, GNSS and UWB for location services; Dual multigigabit uplinks with hitless PoE redundancy when fed from two sources; Backward compatible with legacy 802.11 standards; Managed through Juniper Mist cloud
✘ Cons:Maximum client count is not published by Juniper in the sources reviewed; Full functionality requires 802.3bt PoE, and 802.3at forces reduced radio operation; Uplink speed and aggregate throughput figures differ across sources; Reseller prices of roughly $2,200 to $3,600 USD before subscription, which is a high cost per unit; Cloud licensing subscription is typically bundled and required for Mist management; Wi-Fi 7 requires WPA3 or OWE on WLANs in bands where it is enabled
Max Clients: 250+ (official Ubiquiti tech specs; some retailers list 300+)
PoE Requirement: PoE powered, 44-57V DC input, 13W max consumption; 802.3af/at not specified by Ubiquiti; no PoE injector in the spec listing
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Wi-Fi 6 with 4x4 MU-MIMO on 5 GHz for good multi-client performance; Aggregate throughput up to 5.3 Gbps across both bands; Low 13W power draw compared with higher-end APs; Works with UniFi Network controller for centralized management; Ceiling or wall mounting with included Pro Mount; Compact, low-profile design (about 197 mm diameter, 35 mm height)
✘ Cons:Only a single 1 GbE uplink, which can bottleneck the 5 GHz radio on fast networks; No 2.5 GbE or multi-gig port; PoE standard not clearly specified, so verify your switch or injector supplies enough power; PoE injector is not included with the US model, which adds cost; Client capacity is lower on the official spec (250+) than some retailer marketing claims (300+); Requires a UniFi controller for full feature use
