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TP-Link EAP610 vs TP-Link Omada EAP653 AX3000 Ceiling Mount Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

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

The TP-Link EAP610 scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Omada EAP653 AX3000 Ceiling Mount Wi-Fi 6 Access Point at 6.2/10.

The TP-Link EAP610 leads on software and security.

They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands, uplink and power, management and value.

TP-Link EAP610

TP-Link EAP610

6.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The TP-Link EAP610 is a ceiling or wall-mounted Wi-Fi 6 access point for homelabbers and small offices that want VLAN support and controller management. It suits people already running, or planning to run, an Omada controller. It makes less sense for anyone who wants 6 GHz or a multi-gig uplink.

Typically about £86.39 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 EAP653 AX3000 Ceiling Mount Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

TP-Link Omada EAP653 AX3000 Ceiling Mount Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The EAP653 is for anyone who wants a ceiling-mounted Wi-Fi 6 access point powered over Ethernet. It suits setups that can run it standalone from a web UI or grow into an Omada controller later. It is less suited to buyers who need 6 GHz or a multi-gigabit uplink.

Typically about £80 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 EAP610TP-Link Omada EAP653 AX3000 Ceiling Mount Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%6/106/10
Uplink and power20%6/106/10
Management20%7/107/10
Software and security20%7/106/10
Value15%6/106/10
Overall6.4/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP610TP-Link Omada EAP653 AX3000 Ceiling Mount Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), backward compatible with 802.11ac/n/g/b/a802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac backward compatibility; no 6 GHz band
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, AX1800 class (574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz + 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz)Dual-band 2.4 GHz (574 Mbps) and 5 GHz (2402 Mbps), 2x2 each, 2976 Mbps combined (AX3000)
Uplink port1× Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port, supports 802.3at PoE and passive PoE1x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps (1 GbE)
Power (PoE class)802.3at PoE+, 48 V passive PoE, 12 V / 1.5 A DC inputnot listed
ManagementLocal web UI (HTTP/HTTPS) or Omada cloud controller via web UI or Omada app; Omada hardware controllers OC200/OC300 and software controller; cloud controller not supported on V3Standalone web UI, SSH and SNMP; also Omada cloud controller, Omada hardware controllers (OC200/OC300), Omada software controller and Omada app
MountingCeiling or wall mount with mounting kit includedCeiling, wall, junction-box and T-bar mounting; 160 x 160 x 33.6 mm, 0.38 kg

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link EAP610

  • + Local web UI or Omada controller management
  • + WPA3, client isolation, ACL and VLAN support
  • + 802.3at PoE+, passive PoE or 12 V DC power
  • − Gigabit uplink only
  • − Dual-band; no 6 GHz
  • − Cloud controller not supported on V3 hardware

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a 6 GHz band or Wi-Fi 7.
  • Anyone who needs a multi-gig uplink from the access point.
  • Owners of thick-walled homes who expect one unit to cover every room on 5 GHz.
Read the full TP-Link EAP610 review ›

TP-Link Omada EAP653 AX3000 Ceiling Mount Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

  • + Standalone web UI, SSH and SNMP, with Omada controller options
  • + Accepts 802.3at PoE+, passive 48V PoE or 12V DC
  • + Ceiling, wall, junction-box and T-bar mounting
  • − Single 1GbE uplink, with no 6 GHz band
  • − Draws about 13-14 W, which uses PoE switch budget
  • − Mesh and seamless roaming need an Omada controller

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a 6 GHz band or Wi-Fi 7 features
  • Anyone needing a multi-gigabit uplink from the access point
  • People running a PoE switch with a tight power budget
Read the full TP-Link Omada EAP653 AX3000 Ceiling Mount Wi-Fi 6 Access Point review ›

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