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TP-Link EAP110 vs UniFi U7 Pro

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

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

The UniFi U7 Pro scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link EAP110 at 4.0/10.

The TP-Link EAP110 leads on management.

The UniFi U7 Pro leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, uplink and power, software and security and value.

The biggest difference is wi-Fi standard and bands, where the UniFi U7 Pro scores 9/10 to the TP-Link EAP110's 2/10.

TP-Link EAP110

TP-Link EAP110

4.0/10verdict: skip

The TP-Link EAP110 is for small sites that want Omada-managed Wi-Fi with VLAN-tagged SSIDs and have modest wireless needs. It suits light jobs such as a guest or IoT network, where 2.4 GHz at up to 300 Mbps is enough. It does not suit anyone who needs 5 GHz, WPA3 or a faster wired link.

Typically about £38.35 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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UniFi U7 Pro

UniFi U7 Pro

7.3/10verdict: buy

The UniFi U7 Pro is a ceiling or wall access point for people who want tri-band Wi-Fi 7 and already run, or plan to run, UniFi Network. It suits a home or small-office network that needs 6 GHz and a 2.5GbE uplink. It is less suited to anyone who wants to configure an access point from a simple standalone app.

Typically about £180 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightTP-Link EAP110UniFi U7 Pro
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%2/109/10
Uplink and power20%3/108/10
Management20%8/105/10
Software and security20%4/107/10
Value15%3/107/10
Overall4.0/107.3/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP110UniFi U7 Pro
Wi-Fi standard802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), up to 300 MbpsWiFi 7 (802.11be), with 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), ac and n listed as supported
Bands and speed class2.4 GHz only (2.4-2.4835 GHz)Tri-band: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz, each 2x2 MU-MIMO; max data rates 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 4.3 Gbps (5 GHz), 5.8 Gbps (6 GHz); 6 spatial streams
Uplink port1 x Fast Ethernet (RJ-45), 10/100 MbpsOne 1/2.5 GbE RJ45 port (2.5 GbE)
Power (PoE class)24V passive PoE; maximum power consumption 2.8 WPoE+ input, 44–57V DC supply range, maximum consumption 21W
ManagementOmada hardware or software controller, web UI over HTTP/HTTPS; cloud access via OC300, OC200 or software controllerEthernet; requires UniFi Network 8.0.28 or later
MountingCeiling or wall mounting, kits includedCeiling or wall, with a Pro Mount included

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link EAP110

  • + Omada controller support with web UI and cloud access
  • + Up to 8 SSIDs with SSID-to-VLAN mapping
  • + Client wireless isolation, MAC filtering and RADIUS listed
  • − 2.4 GHz only, Wi-Fi 4, 300 Mbps maximum
  • − Fast Ethernet uplink limited to 100 Mbps
  • − WPA3 absent from the security list

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who needs a 5 GHz band or speeds beyond 300 Mbps
  • Buyers who require WPA3 on their wireless network
  • Sites that want a gigabit or faster wired uplink
Read the full TP-Link EAP110 review ›

UniFi U7 Pro

  • + Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 6 GHz and 6 spatial streams
  • + 2.5GbE uplink and standard PoE+ input
  • + Guest isolation, Private PSK and RADIUS over TLS, with no paywalled features
  • − Standalone app reported too limited for configuration
  • − Some PoE ports may not supply enough power
  • − One reviewer says it runs extremely hot

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to configure an access point fully from a simple standalone app
  • Anyone whose PoE switch can't confirm full PoE+ output on every port
  • Buyers without any Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 clients who don't need the 6 GHz radio
Read the full UniFi U7 Pro review ›

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