Skip to content
sudopicks
esc

TP-Link Omada EAP225 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 Omada EAP225 at 5.6/10.

The TP-Link Omada EAP225 leads on management.

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

They score the same on software and security.

TP-Link Omada EAP225

TP-Link Omada EAP225

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The TP-Link Omada EAP225 is a Wi-Fi 5 dual-band ceiling or wall access point for people who want flexible management. It suits homelabs and small offices that already run, or plan to run, an Omada controller or a PoE switch. It is not aimed at buyers who want Wi-Fi 6 or later, or a faster-than-gigabit uplink.

Typically about £68 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

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)

Affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Details

Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightTP-Link Omada EAP225TP-Link Omada EAP723
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%4/106/10
Uplink and power20%6/108/10
Management20%8/107/10
Software and security20%5/105/10
Value15%5/107/10
Overall5.6/106.6/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Omada EAP225TP-Link Omada EAP723
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5: 802.11a/n/ac on 5 GHz, 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHzIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)
Bands and speed classDual-band: 2.4 GHz up to 450 Mbps (3x3), 5 GHz up to 867 Mbps (2x2)Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz); no 6 GHz radio
Uplink port1x 10/100/1000M RJ45 (Gigabit)1x 2.5G Ethernet port
Power (PoE class)802.3af PoE, or 24V passive PoE with included adapter802.3at PoE (PoE+), or 12V/1.5A DC (adapter not included)
ManagementStandalone web management and SSH, SNMP v1/v2/v3, Omada app, Omada Controller V6.2+, Omada EssentialOmada App; Omada Cloud-Based Controller, Omada Hardware Controller or Omada Software Controller; web-based management; SNMP v1/v2c/v3; local/remote syslog
MountingCeiling or wall mounting, mounting kit includedCeiling / Wall / Junction Box mounting (kits included)

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link Omada EAP225

  • + Standalone web UI, SSH, SNMP and Omada controller options
  • + Powers from 802.3af PoE or an included passive adapter
  • + WPA3 listed in the hardware specifications
  • − Wi-Fi 5 only, not Wi-Fi 6, 6E or 7
  • − Gigabit uplink, with no 2.5GbE port
  • − Mesh and centralised management need an Omada controller

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Wi-Fi 6, 6E or Wi-Fi 7 support
  • Anyone who needs a 2.5GbE uplink
  • Buyers who want cloud management on V3.20 hardware
Read the full TP-Link Omada EAP225 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 ›

More comparisons

Compare all Wi-Fi access points · Best Wi-Fi access points