UniFi U7 Pro Max
$279 MSRP
UniFi U7 Pro Max: what it is & who it's for
The high-density Wi-Fi 7 AP. Eight spatial streams — 4×4 on 5 GHz at 8.6 Gbps — and a 500+ client rating against the U7 Pro's 300+, for $90 more. Its 2.5 GbE uplink is now the ceiling. Dense rooms — open-plan offices, classrooms, busy homes with dozens of clients — where a 4×4 5 GHz radio and client capacity matter more than a 10 GbE uplink.
Specifications
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
|---|---|
| Bands | Tri-band (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz) |
| 6 GHz Rate | 5.8 Gbps (BW320) |
| 5 GHz Rate | 8.6 Gbps (BW240) |
| 2.4 GHz Rate | 688 Mbps (BW40) |
| Spatial Streams | 8 |
| 5 GHz MIMO | 4×4 |
| Uplink Port | (1) 1/2.5 GbE RJ45 |
| Power Method | PoE+ |
| Max Power Draw | 25 W |
| Max Clients | 500+ |
| Coverage Area | 160 m² (1,750 ft²) |
| Dimensions | ⌀206 × 46 mm |
| Weight | 680 g |
| Max TX Power | 6 GHz 23 dBm · 5 GHz 29 dBm · 2.4 GHz 23 dBm |
| 5 GHz Antenna Gain | 6 dBi |
| 6 GHz Antenna Gain | 5.9 dBi |
| Operating Temp | -30 to 50 °C (-22 to 122 °F) |
| Real-Time Spectral Analysis | Yes |
Verdict
The high-density Wi-Fi 7 AP. Eight spatial streams — 4×4 on 5 GHz at 8.6 Gbps — and a 500+ client rating against the U7 Pro's 300+, for $90 more. Its 2.5 GbE uplink is now the ceiling.
Pros
- 4×4 5 GHz radio at 8.6 Gbps (BW240) — double the U7 Pro's streams on that band
- Rated for 500+ clients and 160 m² (1,750 ft²)
- Tri-band, with the 6 GHz radio at 5.8 Gbps (BW320)
- Real-time spectral analysis (a dedicated scanning engine, per Ubiquiti) — absent on the U7 Pro
Cons
- Uplink stays at 2.5 GbE — the 10 GbE U7 Pro XG is $80 cheaper
- 25 W draw needs PoE+ (802.3at)
- $90 over the U7 Pro buys density, not more 6 GHz speed
Best forDense rooms — open-plan offices, classrooms, busy homes with dozens of clients — where a 4×4 5 GHz radio and client capacity matter more than a 10 GbE uplink.
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