U7-Pro is HERE! Testing UniFi's First Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

Wi-Fi 7 has come to UniFi! Meet the U7 Pro, Ubiquiti's first Wi-Fi 7 access point. Get an exclusive first look at its cutting-edge features, including unparalleled speeds and advanced connectivity. We put the U7 Pro to the test, comparing it against the U6 Pro to reveal the significant advancements Wi-Fi 7 brings to the table. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a professional looking for the next big thing in internet technology, or simply curious about the evolution of Wi-Fi, this video is your gateway to understanding how the U7 Pro is setting new standards. Join us in uncovering the capabilities of Wi-Fi 7 and see how it's shaping the future of wireless connectivity.

Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
01:12 U7-Pro specs
06:23 Testing the U7-Pro
10:38 Final Thoughts
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[OldMadScientist]

Not having 4x4 on the U7 Pro is a mistake on Ubiquiti's part. They should have called it the U7 Lite.

[kushalraj]

For future videos would be useful if you also had a wifi 6E device in the mix, whether it be a iPhone 15 pro or another device. This video doesn’t answer the question on if Wi-Fi 7 client is needed on Unifi and how much the improvement is. This is especially significant as Unifi skipped wifi 6E in this product line.

[adamfritzsche]

I'd like to see some comparisons of 6E vs 7.

[ZOMBIECRP]

2x2 radios across the board make this a little dissapointing.

[flshgordon]

Thanks for sharing this. Interested in seeing U7 Pro vs U6 Enterprise

[chaosfenix]

I know it is a lot to ask and complicates testing but it would have been interesting to compare it to the U6 Enterprise as well. I know you mentioned it but where the U6 Enterprise has wifi 6E how much of a difference are we looking at wifi 7.

[jaredbeatty]

The iPhone 13 Pro Max only supports up to 80Mhz channel width on 5GHz/AX. The Unifi AP will change for client compatibility, regardless the of width you chose.

[URackADisciprine]

2x2 MIMO on the 5GHz? That's Ubiquiti for you, two steps forward one step back and a higher price tag to boot!

[HPad]

What do the 5GHz speeds look like on the pixel 8 for the U7 Pro? Thats what I'm curious about. My U6 Pro is only limited to the gig ethernet port. Was hoping to be able to get faster results by switching to the U7 Pro. Other AP's that have 2.5G I've tested I've been able to get near 1.8Gbps over regular 5GHz WiFi 6.

[elgrazo]

was about time for the 2.5g port but 2x2 is really disappointing, especially considering it costs $30 more than the U6 Pro

[bttlemastr]

Would like to see tests with a Wifi 6e client as well, there are very few Wifi 7 clients at the moment but quite a lot more Wifi 6e ones, so that would be relevant for someone upgrading from a Wifi 6 or 5 setup who has 6e devices,

[joopterwijn]

What was the physical setup with he test? Phone direct next to access point? Or more realistic with a wall in between…

[ericconnaty]

Not sure if anyone else pointed this out however there is no Bluetooth Management. I don't think this is a big deal for most however, in my SoHo I use Protect All-In-One Sensors to track doors opening and closing which require bluetooth connectivity. I find it odd that Ubiquiti did not add bluetooth to the U7 Pro as they previously added it to both the U6 Pro and U6 Lite (not U6+). I wonder if this had something to do with keeping cost down or maybe they felt it didn't add any value.

[marshallb]

everyone seems to miss the fact that it HAS A FAN INSIDE

[KevinMuldoon]

Have to agree with others about 2x2 being used on all bands. This really doesn't feel like a pro product.

[JeffreySpring]

Where can I get the desk stand shown next to the keyboard at the 2:51 minute mark in the video?

[MnkNZL]

For future videos when you are using bar graphs next to each other make sure they are on the sale scale, as this at a quick glace makes them look similar when there is a big difference at timestamp 8:51

[jeremytrees]

5:00 small typo on the channel widths for the U6-Pro

[Saintel]

I want to get this but will wait for the U7 Enterprise

[emilejones]

If I am upgrading from the nano HD, what access point would you recommend?