HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP22 vs TP-Link Omada EAP723

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all judged against Wi-Fi access points at a similar price

The TP-Link Omada EAP723 scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP22 at 5.4/10.

The TP-Link Omada EAP723 leads on uplink and power and management.

They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands, software and security and value.

The biggest difference is management, where the TP-Link Omada EAP723 scores 7/10 to the HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP22's 3/10.

HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP22

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The AP22 is for home and small-office users who want a simple Wi-Fi 6 access point they can set up from an app. It suits sites with a PoE switch and a modest number of devices. It is a poor fit for anyone who wants a local controller or fine control over Wi-Fi settings.

Typically about £93.50 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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TP-Link Omada EAP723

6.6/10verdict: buy

The Omada EAP723 is for buyers who want a Wi-Fi 7 access point managed through Omada tools. It suits buyers who already have PoE+ switching and want the easy deployment and low price that owners report. It is not aimed at anyone who needs a 6 GHz band.

Typically about £84.97 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP22	TP-Link Omada EAP723
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	6/10	6/10
Uplink and power	20%	6/10	8/10
Management	20%	3/10	7/10
Software and security	20%	5/10	5/10
Value	15%	7/10	7/10
Overall		5.4/10	6.6/10

Specifications

Spec	HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP22	TP-Link Omada EAP723
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)
Bands and speed class	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2x2 MIMO on each; total 1774 Mb/s (5 GHz 1200 Mb/s, 2.4 GHz 574 Mb/s)	Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz); no 6 GHz radio
Uplink port	1 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (1GbE), with PoE-in	1x 2.5G Ethernet port
Power (PoE class)	PoE in 802.3af (class 3), max 10.1 W (PoE) or 8.8 W (DC); external 12V adapter option	802.3at PoE (PoE+), or 12V/1.5A DC (adapter not included)
Management	Cloud-managed through the Instant On web portal or mobile app; no local controller	Omada App; Omada Cloud-Based Controller, Omada Hardware Controller or Omada Software Controller; web-based management; SNMP v1/v2c/v3; local/remote syslog
Mounting	Wall or ceiling; mount bracket included	Ceiling / Wall / Junction Box mounting (kits included)

Strengths and weaknesses

HPE Networking Instant On Access Point AP22

+ Quick app setup with a guided wizard
+ Standard 802.3af PoE power input
+ Two-year warranty with 24/7 phone and chat support
− Cloud-only management, no local or offline controller
− Limited Wi-Fi configuration options
− Basic SKU ships without a power adapter

Skip it if:

Homelabbers who want a local or offline controller
Anyone who wants detailed control over Wi-Fi settings

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TP-Link Omada EAP723

+ Wi-Fi 7 with a 2.5G Ethernet uplink
+ Standard 802.3at PoE+ power
+ Owners report low price and easy setup
− Dual-band only, with no 6 GHz radio
− Owners describe Wi-Fi 7 performance as modest
− Power adapter not included for DC use

Skip it if:

Buyers who need a 6 GHz radio for client capacity
Anyone who needs confirmed guest isolation or VLAN-tagged SSID support
Buyers without PoE+ switching who don't want to buy a DC adapter

Read the full TP-Link Omada EAP723 review ›

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