UniFi U7 Pro XGS
$299 MSRP
UniFi U7 Pro XGS: what it is & who it's for
The top of the ceiling-mount range: the U7 Pro Max's eight-stream radio and spectral analysis with the XG's 10 GbE uplink, for $299. It needs PoE++ — 29 W. Flagship installs with PoE++ and 10 GbE switch ports — dense venues, offices with interference problems, or the one AP that must never be the bottleneck.
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) 10 GbE RJ45 |
| Power Method | PoE++ |
| Max Power Draw | 29 W |
| Max Clients | 500+ |
| Coverage Area | 160 m² (1,750 ft²) |
| Dimensions | ⌀215 × 32.5 mm |
| Weight | 800 g |
| Max TX Power | 6 GHz 24 dBm · 5 GHz 29 dBm · 2.4 GHz 23 dBm |
| 5 GHz Antenna Gain | 6 dBi |
| 6 GHz Antenna Gain | 6 dBi |
| Operating Temp | -30 to 40 °C (-22 to 104 °F) |
| Real-Time Spectral Analysis | Yes |
Verdict
The top of the ceiling-mount range: the U7 Pro Max's eight-stream radio and spectral analysis with the XG's 10 GbE uplink, for $299. It needs PoE++ — 29 W.
Pros
- Eight streams (4×4 on 5 GHz at 8.6 Gbps) and a 10 GbE uplink, for $200 less than the E7
- Real-time spectral analysis, as on the U7 Pro Max — the six-stream U7 Pro and U7 Pro XG list none
- Rated for 500+ clients and 160 m² (1,750 ft²)
Cons
- Draws 29 W — needs a PoE++ (802.3bt) switch port, as does the E7
- 800 g and ⌀215 mm — the widest of the ceiling-mount models
- $20 over the U7 Pro Max buys the 10 GbE uplink, not more Wi-Fi
Best forFlagship installs with PoE++ and 10 GbE switch ports — dense venues, offices with interference problems, or the one AP that must never be the bottleneck.
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