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TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor vs TP-Link Omada EAP723

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

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

The TP-Link Omada EAP723 scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor at 5.9/10.

The TP-Link Omada EAP723 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and uplink and power.

They score the same on management, software and security and value.

TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor

TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor is for people who need Wi-Fi coverage outside a building from a single PoE cable. It suits homelabbers and small sites that already run, or plan to run, an Omada controller. It is a Wi-Fi 5 dual-band unit, so it fits buyers who want range and manageability rather than the newest standard.

Typically about £65 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link Omada EAP723

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightTP-Link EAP225-OutdoorTP-Link Omada EAP723
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/106/10
Uplink and power20%6/108/10
Management20%7/107/10
Software and security20%5/105/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall5.9/106.6/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP225-OutdoorTP-Link Omada EAP723
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz (up to 300 Mbps) and 5 GHz (up to 867 Mbps)Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz); no 6 GHz radio
Uplink port1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port1x 2.5G Ethernet port
Power (PoE class)802.3af PoE; passive 24V PoE option (dry indoor use); maximum consumption 10.5 W; 802.3at support conflicting in manufacturer rows802.3at PoE (PoE+), or 12V/1.5A DC (adapter not included)
ManagementOmada app; Omada Cloud-Based, Hardware or Software Controller; web-based management; management VLAN; SSH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, syslogOmada App; Omada Cloud-Based Controller, Omada Hardware Controller or Omada Software Controller; web-based management; SNMP v1/v2c/v3; local/remote syslog
MountingPole or wall mounting, kits includedCeiling / Wall / Junction Box mounting (kits included)

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor

  • + Owners report strong outdoor range, over 40 m with line of sight
  • + Standard 802.3af PoE with a 10.5 W maximum draw
  • + Omada controller options plus web management and management VLAN
  • − Wi-Fi 5 only, with no newer standard
  • − Single gigabit port; 802.3at support is conflicting in manufacturer rows
  • − Setup has a learning curve for some owners

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need Wi-Fi 6 or newer radios
  • Anyone who needs an uplink faster than gigabit
  • Buyers who need confirmed WPA3 and guest isolation, or a rating for harsh climates
Read the full TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor review ›

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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