The UniFi U7 Pro is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 access point designed for large offices that must be connected to a router or controller to function. In this review, we connected it to the UniFi Dream Router 7 and tested it with a wired backhaul configuration. It has a single 2.5Gbps PoE+ RJ45 port that's used for both power and networking. It's designed to be wall- or ceiling-mounted, with the necessary hardware included in the box.
We also tested this router using a wireless backhaul configuration in a separate review.
If you're interested in a detailed analysis of this accss point in wired and wireless backhaul modes, check out our article.
Note: Since the UniFi U7 Pro is an access point and not a router, we tested it as a satellite unit connected to a UniFi Dream Router 7 (UDR7), which served as our base unit. This means that our verdict scores and the scores in our range tests are largely determined by the UDR7's performance, and should not be used to compare this access point to other routers that we've tested.
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Our Verdict
The UniFi U7 Pro is an access point that delivers impressive performance for apartments when used in a wired backhaul configuration, but with some important caveats. It needs to be connected to a router or controller with power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) to function and is designed to be wall- or ceiling-mounted. This can mean drilling holes in your walls and running cables throughout your home, making it inconvenient at best and infeasible at worst if you're renting. That said, it delivers a significant performance improvement compared to using it in a wireless backhaul configuration, and can be especially effective in areas of your home that aren't well served by a standalone router.
Very good range.
Excellent speeds.
Wired backhaul requires running cables throughout your home.
The UniFi U7 Pro is a great access point for larger homes when used in a wired backhaul configuration. It must be connected to a router or a controller with power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) to function, and it's designed to be wall- or ceiling-mounted, which can mean drilling holes in your walls or ceiling and running cables throughout your home. Performance-wise, it delivers a significant improvement over using it in a wireless backhaul configuration, with better speeds and longer range that's less impeded by obstacles like concrete or brick walls.
Very good range.
Excellent speeds.
Wired backhaul requires running cables throughout your home.
Note that most of the score for this performance usage is determined by the results of the Interior Short Range test, and for much of it, our testing device was connected to the UniFi Dream Router 7.
Excellent speeds.
The UniFi U7 pro delivers very good range when used in a wired backhaul configuration. It effectively extends the range of your Wi-Fi network and delivers a speed boost when connected.
Very good range.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The UniFi U7 Pro doesn't have any variants. Accessories like a paintable polycarbonate cover and a wall-mount arm are available from Ubiquiti. You can see a photo of our unit's label here.
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The UniFi U7 Pro is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 access point that requires connection to a router or controller to function. You can use it in either a wired or wireless backhaul configuration. For this review, we tested it using wireless backhaul to the UniFi Dream Router 7. It has a single 2.5Gbps power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) port that's used to power the device and for networking (if using a wired backhaul).
Using it in a wired backhaul configuration significantly improves the range of your network. There's a significant speed boost when connected to it, especially when you're far away from your other APs.
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Test Results
Note that the Depth With Cables measurement is the same as the Depth measurement because this access point is designed to be ceiling- or wall-mounted, and the Ethernet port on the underside of the device is recessed, keeping the cable hidden.
This access point has a single 2.5Gbps PoE+ port that's used for both networking and to power the device.
In this review, we connected it to the UniFi Dream Router 7's PoE port using a Category 7 cable.
- Wall/ceiling mount backing plate
- Wall/ceiling mount plate (AP side)
- Wall/ceiling mount template with level
- T-bar mounts x2
- M3 Philips mounting bolts x4
- M3 Philips screws x4
- M3 short Philips screws x2
- 6#-32T screws x2
- Lock nuts x4
- Drywall mounting screws x4
- Large allen key
- Small allen key
- Pry tool
This access point includes a wall/ceiling mount and necessary hardware. Ubiquiti also sells an arm style mount.
We tested this access point by connecting it to the UniFi Dream Router 7 (UDR7) using a wired backhaul. The 'Base Unit (5GHz)' results were achieved with our test laptop connected to the UDR7, and the 'Satellite Unit (5GHz)' results were achieved while connected to the UniFi U7 Pro access point.
Note that the 'Base Unit (5GHz)' results are different from the results in the UDR7, UniFi U6 Pro (Wireless Backhaul), UniFi U6 Pro (Wired Backhaul), and UniFi U7 Pro (Wireless Backhaul) reviews, despite using the same testing configuration. This is because the tests were conducted on different days, and the ambient wireless environment explains the discrepancies.
If you'd like to learn more about the differences between wired and wireless backhaul, as well as a more detailed analysis of our results, check out our Wired vs Wireless Backhaul article.
We tested this access point by connecting it to the UniFi Dream Router 7 (UDR7) using a wired backhaul. The 'Base Unit (5GHz)' results were achieved with our test laptop connected to the UDR7, and the 'Satellite Unit (5GHz)' results were achieved while connected to the UniFi U7 Pro access point.
The 'Highest Speed' result was achieved while connected to the UDR7, so it's not reflective of the maximum speeds that this access point may be capable of.
Note that at the time of writing, the UniFi U7 Pro doesn't support multi-link operation (MLO), but UniFi has indicated the feature is coming soon and will be provided via software update.