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TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor 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 EAP225-Outdoor at 5.9/10.

The TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor leads on management.

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

They score the same on value.

The biggest difference is wi-Fi standard and bands, where the UniFi U7 Pro scores 9/10 to the TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor's 5/10.

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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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 EAP225-OutdoorUniFi U7 Pro
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/109/10
Uplink and power20%6/108/10
Management20%7/105/10
Software and security20%5/107/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall5.9/107.3/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP225-OutdoorUniFi U7 Pro
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)WiFi 7 (802.11be), with 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), ac and n listed as supported
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz (up to 300 Mbps) and 5 GHz (up to 867 Mbps)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 port1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) portOne 1/2.5 GbE RJ45 port (2.5 GbE)
Power (PoE class)802.3af PoE; passive 24V PoE option (dry indoor use); maximum consumption 10.5 W; 802.3at support conflicting in manufacturer rowsPoE+ input, 44–57V DC supply range, maximum consumption 21W
ManagementOmada app; Omada Cloud-Based, Hardware or Software Controller; web-based management; management VLAN; SSH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, syslogEthernet; requires UniFi Network 8.0.28 or later
MountingPole or wall mounting, kits includedCeiling or wall, with a Pro Mount 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 ›

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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