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TP-Link Omada EAP225 vs TP-Link TL-WA3001

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

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

The TP-Link TL-WA3001 scores 5.8/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Omada EAP225 at 5.6/10.

The TP-Link Omada EAP225 leads on uplink and power and management.

The TP-Link TL-WA3001 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, software and security and value.

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)

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TP-Link TL-WA3001

TP-Link TL-WA3001

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The TL-WA3001 is for homelabbers and small-office admins who want a Wi-Fi 6 access point managed from a local web interface. It suits setups that need separate SSIDs mapped to VLANs on both bands. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs a faster-than-gigabit uplink or 6 GHz.

Typically about £89.99 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 Omada EAP225TP-Link TL-WA3001
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%4/106/10
Uplink and power20%6/104/10
Management20%8/107/10
Software and security20%5/106/10
Value15%5/106/10
Overall5.6/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Omada EAP225TP-Link TL-WA3001
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5: 802.11a/n/ac on 5 GHz, 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
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 at 574 Mbps and 5 GHz at 2402 Mbps (AX3000 class)
Uplink port1x 10/100/1000M RJ45 (Gigabit)1 Gigabit Ethernet port (supports passive PoE)
Power (PoE class)802.3af PoE, or 24V passive PoE with included adapterPassive PoE; external supply rated 48V/0.5A
ManagementStandalone web management and SSH, SNMP v1/v2/v3, Omada app, Omada Controller V6.2+, Omada EssentialStandalone web UI (HTTP/HTTPS) plus app management; no cloud requirement stated
MountingCeiling or wall mounting, mounting kit includedWall or desktop

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 TL-WA3001

  • + Up to four VLAN-tagged SSIDs per band
  • + Standalone web UI; EasyMesh controller is not cloud-based
  • + WPA3, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise supported
  • − Single gigabit port only
  • − Passive PoE is the only PoE type listed
  • − No 6 GHz band

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a 2.5GbE or faster uplink
  • Buyers who want 6 GHz or Wi-Fi 6E clients
  • Buyers whose switch supplies only a PoE type other than passive
Read the full TP-Link TL-WA3001 review ›

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