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all judged against Wi-Fi access points at a similar priceThe UniFi U7 Pro scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Omada EAP723 at 6.6/10.
The TP-Link Omada EAP723 leads on management.
The UniFi U7 Pro leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and software and security.
They score the same on uplink and power and value.
The biggest difference is wi-Fi standard and bands, where the UniFi U7 Pro scores 9/10 to the TP-Link Omada EAP723's 6/10.
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.
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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.
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| Criterion | Weight | TP-Link Omada EAP723 | UniFi U7 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard and bands | 25% | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Uplink and power | 20% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Management | 20% | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Software and security | 20% | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Value | 15% | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Spec | TP-Link Omada EAP723 | UniFi U7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) | WiFi 7 (802.11be), with 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), ac and n listed as supported |
| Bands and speed class | Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz); no 6 GHz radio | 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 port | 1x 2.5G Ethernet port | One 1/2.5 GbE RJ45 port (2.5 GbE) |
| Power (PoE class) | 802.3at PoE (PoE+), or 12V/1.5A DC (adapter not included) | PoE+ input, 44–57V DC supply range, maximum consumption 21W |
| Management | Omada App; Omada Cloud-Based Controller, Omada Hardware Controller or Omada Software Controller; web-based management; SNMP v1/v2c/v3; local/remote syslog | Ethernet; requires UniFi Network 8.0.28 or later |
| Mounting | Ceiling / Wall / Junction Box mounting (kits included) | Ceiling or wall, with a Pro Mount included |
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