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all judged against Wi-Fi access points at a similar priceThe TP-Link Omada EAP723 scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the Zyxel NWA50AX at 6.2/10.
The TP-Link Omada EAP723 leads on uplink and power and value.
The Zyxel NWA50AX leads on software and security.
They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands and management.
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 Zyxel NWA50AX is a ceiling or wall Wi-Fi 6 access point for small offices, flats and homelabs that want simple wired Wi-Fi. It suits buyers with a gigabit PoE+ switch who want either Nebula cloud management or a standalone web interface. It is less suited to anyone who needs 2.5GbE uplink or a 6 GHz band.
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| Criterion | Weight | TP-Link Omada EAP723 | Zyxel NWA50AX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard and bands | 25% | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Uplink and power | 20% | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Management | 20% | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Software and security | 20% | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Value | 15% | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Spec | TP-Link Omada EAP723 | Zyxel NWA50AX |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) | IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/g/b/a, marketed as WiFi 6 |
| Bands and speed class | Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz); no 6 GHz radio | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual radio, 2x2 on each; 575 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 1200 Mbps (5 GHz) |
| Uplink port | 1x 2.5G Ethernet port | 1 x 10/100/1000M LAN (gigabit) |
| Power (PoE class) | 802.3at PoE (PoE+), or 12V/1.5A DC (adapter not included) | 802.3at (PoE+), 16 W PoE; local power via DC 12V 1.5A AC adapter |
| Management | Omada App; Omada Cloud-Based Controller, Omada Hardware Controller or Omada Software Controller; web-based management; SNMP v1/v2c/v3; local/remote syslog | Nebula cloud managed and standalone; web GUI/CLI; ZON Utility for discovery and batch config |
| Mounting | Ceiling / Wall / Junction Box mounting (kits included) | Mount plate and mounting screws included; suits ceiling, wall and tabletop |
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