Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) with 6GHz support
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4:4 per band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
Aggregate Throughput: 11.0 Gbps
Radios (bands): Triple-band: 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Uplink Port Speed: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Max Clients: 512+
PoE Requirement: 90W PoE+ (802.3bt Type 3)
Antenna Type: Internal antenna arrays
Form Factor: Ceiling mount / Wall mount
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Wi-Fi 6E tri-band for future-proofing; 10GbE uplink minimizes backhaul bottlenecks; Excellent for dense deployments (512+ clients); Integrated security with Catalyst 9800 controller; High throughput (11 Gbps) for bandwidth-intensive applications; Support for advanced features like Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA and MU-MIMO
✘ Cons:High power consumption (90W) requires robust PoE infrastructure; Expensive compared to Wi-Fi 5 APs; 6GHz band adoption still emerging in many regions; Requires compatible Cisco Catalyst 9800 controller for full management features; Complex configuration for enterprise deployments; Limited compatibility with non-Cisco ecosystem tools
Est. Price:
$2,800 - $3,800
Compare Against
Ubiquiti U7 Pro
★ 4.7 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard: WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 (dual-band) / OFDMA
Aggregate Throughput: 20.8 Gbps (combined across bands)
Radios: Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz)
2.4 GHz Throughput: 4.8 Gbps
5 GHz Throughput: 8 Gbps
6 GHz Throughput: 8 Gbps
Uplink Port Speed: 2.5 Gbps (RJ45)
Max Clients: 200+
PoE Requirement: PoE++ (802.3bt)
Power Consumption: 18W typical
Coverage: Up to 150+ meters (indoor)
Dimensions: 185 x 185 x 38 mm
Antenna Type: Internal multi-directional
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Next-generation WiFi 7 performance enabling multi-gigabit speeds; Tri-band design with dedicated 6GHz band reduces congestion and latency; Excellent client density support (200+ clients) with OFDMA and MU-MIMO; 2.5G uplink provides sufficient backhaul for AP-to-controller communication; PoE++ powered simplifies installation and eliminates separate power supplies; UniFi ecosystem integration with Network application for centralized management; Strong coverage range suitable for enterprise and large residential deployments; Low power consumption (18W) reduces operational costs
✘ Cons:Higher initial cost compared to WiFi 6E APs (price premium for WiFi 7 adoption); WiFi 7 client device adoption still limited (September 2026), reducing immediate ROI on upgrade; Requires PoE++ infrastructure which may not be available on existing switches; Tri-band operation increases interference management complexity; Large form factor (185x185mm) may require additional mounting considerations; UniFi management dependency—cannot operate standalone without controller; Limited compatibility with older legacy wireless devices on 6GHz band
