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UniFi U7 Pro vs Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

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

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

The UniFi U7 Pro scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the Zyxel NWA50AX PRO at 6.8/10.

The UniFi U7 Pro leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and software and security.

The Zyxel NWA50AX PRO leads on management.

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 Zyxel NWA50AX PRO's 6/10.

UniFi U7 Pro

UniFi U7 Pro

7.3/10verdict: buy

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.

Typically about £180 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

6.8/10verdict: buy

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.

Typically about £67.31 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

CriterionWeightUniFi U7 ProZyxel NWA50AX PRO
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%9/106/10
Uplink and power20%8/108/10
Management20%5/107/10
Software and security20%7/106/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall7.3/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecUniFi U7 ProZyxel NWA50AX PRO
Wi-Fi standardWiFi 7 (802.11be), with 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), ac and n listed as supportedIEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/g/b/a (Wi-Fi 6)
Bands and speed classTri-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 streamsDual-band 2.4 GHz (575 Mbps) and 5 GHz (2400 Mbps), marketed as AX3000; 20/40/80/160 MHz channel widths
Uplink portOne 1/2.5 GbE RJ45 port (2.5 GbE)1 x 1/2.5 Gbps LAN port (2.5GbE)
Power (PoE class)PoE+ input, 44–57V DC supply range, maximum consumption 21WIEEE 802.3at (PoE+), 20.5 W rated PoE draw
ManagementEthernet; requires UniFi Network 8.0.28 or laterNebula cloud-managed or standalone; web GUI and CLI
MountingCeiling or wall, with a Pro Mount includedMounting plate and mounting screws included; 140 × 140 × 37.5 mm, 352 g

Strengths and weaknesses

UniFi U7 Pro

  • + Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 6 GHz and 6 spatial streams
  • + 2.5GbE uplink and standard PoE+ input
  • + Guest isolation, Private PSK and RADIUS over TLS, with no paywalled features
  • − Standalone app reported too limited for configuration
  • − Some PoE ports may not supply enough power
  • − One reviewer says it runs extremely hot

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to configure an access point fully from a simple standalone app
  • Anyone whose PoE switch can't confirm full PoE+ output on every port
  • Buyers without any Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 clients who don't need the 6 GHz radio
Read the full UniFi U7 Pro review ›

Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

  • + 2.5GbE uplink with standard 802.3at PoE+
  • + Nebula cloud or standalone web GUI and CLI
  • + VLAN support and SNMP management
  • − No 6 GHz band; dual-band Wi-Fi 6 only
  • − Owners report Nebula-to-standalone setup is difficult
  • − Only one RJ-45 port

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a 6 GHz band for current devices
  • Buyers who want a no-configuration setup with an easy standalone switch-over
  • Buyers without a PoE+ switch who do not want to power it another way
Read the full Zyxel NWA50AX PRO review ›

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