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all judged against Wi-Fi access points at a similar priceThe Zyxel NWA50AX PRO scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Omada EAP723 at 6.6/10.
The Zyxel NWA50AX PRO leads on software and security.
They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands, uplink and power, management and value.
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 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.
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| Criterion | Weight | TP-Link Omada EAP723 | Zyxel NWA50AX PRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard and bands | 25% | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Uplink and power | 20% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Management | 20% | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Software and security | 20% | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Value | 15% | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Spec | TP-Link Omada EAP723 | Zyxel NWA50AX PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7) | IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/g/b/a (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Bands and speed class | Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz); no 6 GHz radio | Dual-band 2.4 GHz (575 Mbps) and 5 GHz (2400 Mbps), marketed as AX3000; 20/40/80/160 MHz channel widths |
| Uplink port | 1x 2.5G Ethernet port | 1 x 1/2.5 Gbps LAN port (2.5GbE) |
| Power (PoE class) | 802.3at PoE (PoE+), or 12V/1.5A DC (adapter not included) | IEEE 802.3at (PoE+), 20.5 W rated PoE draw |
| 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 or standalone; web GUI and CLI |
| Mounting | Ceiling / Wall / Junction Box mounting (kits included) | Mounting plate and mounting screws included; 140 × 140 × 37.5 mm, 352 g |
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