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TP-Link EAP610 vs Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

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

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

The Zyxel NWA50AX PRO scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link EAP610 at 6.4/10.

The TP-Link EAP610 leads on software and security.

The Zyxel NWA50AX PRO leads on uplink and power and value.

They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands and management.

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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Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

6.8/10verdict: buy

The Zyxel NWA50AX PRO is a ceiling-mounted Wi-Fi 6 access point with a 2.5GbE uplink and PoE+ power. It suits buyers who have a PoE+ switch and want VLAN support with a choice of cloud or standalone management. It is less suited to anyone who needs 6 GHz or wants a quick setup with no configuration.

Typically about £67.31 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 EAP610Zyxel NWA50AX PRO
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%6/106/10
Uplink and power20%6/108/10
Management20%7/107/10
Software and security20%7/106/10
Value15%6/107/10
Overall6.4/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP610Zyxel NWA50AX PRO
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), backward compatible with 802.11ac/n/g/b/aIEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/g/b/a (Wi-Fi 6)
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 (575 Mbps) and 5 GHz (2400 Mbps), marketed as AX3000; 20/40/80/160 MHz channel widths
Uplink port1× Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port, supports 802.3at PoE and passive PoE1 x 1/2.5 Gbps LAN port (2.5GbE)
Power (PoE class)802.3at PoE+, 48 V passive PoE, 12 V / 1.5 A DC inputIEEE 802.3at (PoE+), 20.5 W rated PoE draw
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 V3Nebula cloud-managed or standalone; web GUI and CLI
MountingCeiling or wall mount with mounting kit includedMounting plate and mounting screws included; 140 × 140 × 37.5 mm, 352 g

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 ›

Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

  • + 2.5GbE uplink with standard 802.3at PoE+
  • + Nebula cloud or standalone web GUI and CLI
  • + VLAN support and SNMP management
  • − No 6 GHz band; dual-band Wi-Fi 6 only
  • − Owners report Nebula-to-standalone setup is difficult
  • − Only one RJ-45 port

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a 6 GHz band for current devices
  • Buyers who want a no-configuration setup with an easy standalone switch-over
  • Buyers without a PoE+ switch who do not want to power it another way
Read the full Zyxel NWA50AX PRO review ›

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