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AmpliFi Alien
UniFi Dream Router
Tested using Methodology v0.8.2
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Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Multi Band
Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 5)
Test Configuration
Standalone
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Test Configuration
Standalone
Our Verdict
AmpliFi Alien
UniFi Dream Router
The AmpliFi Alien and the UniFi Dream Router are Wi-Fi 6 routers from two of Ubiquiti's product lines. The AmpliFi is a tri-band router that delivers better speed and range than the UniFi. The UniFi, on the other hand, has a much more robust and configurable feature set that's better suited for advanced users. If you value performance and convenience, the AmpliFi is the better pick, but if you prefer in-depth configuration and options for expanding your network, the UniFi is the better choice.
Variants
- Alien (Black (1-pack))
- Alien (Black (2-pack))
- Dream (White)
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Alien
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Dream
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Black (2-pack)
Alien
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White
Dream
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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo
Apartment/Condo
Threshold
Apartment/Condo
7.9
7.6
Interior Long Range
8.4
7.2
Wi-Fi Specifications
8.0
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
7.4
7.7
Dimensions Photo
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Height
9.84" (25.0 cm)
7.24" (18.4 cm)
Width
4.33" (11.0 cm)
4.33" (11.0 cm)
Depth
4.41" (11.2 cm)
4.33" (11.0 cm)
Depth With Cables
4.41" (11.2 cm)
5.31" (13.5 cm)
Network Ports
7.1
7.1
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WAN Port Speed
1.0 Gbps
1.0 Gbps
LAN Port Count
4
4
10 Gbps Ports
0
0
2.5 Gbps Ports
0
0
1 Gbps Ports
5
5
10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)
0
0
USB Ports
USB-A 3.0 Ports
0
0
USB-A 2.0 Ports
0
0
USB-C Ports
0
0
USB-C Speed
N/A
N/A
In The Box
In The Box Photo
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Wall/Ceiling Mount
0.0
0.0
Mount Photo
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Mount Type
None
None
Wi-Fi
Interior Long Range
8.4
7.2
Long Range Graph
Lowest Speed
578 Mbps
144 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
644 Mbps
267 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
N/A
Test Configuration
Standalone
Standalone
Interior Short Range
8.0
7.8
Short Range Graph
Highest Speed
738 Mbps
667 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
716 Mbps
490 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
N/A
Test Configuration
Standalone
Standalone
Wi-Fi Specifications
8.0
7.5
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
6GHz Band
No
No
Multi Band
Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 5)
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
DFS Channels
Yes
Yes
MLO Implementation
Beacon Frame
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MLO Support
False
False
EMLSR Support
No MLO Support
No MLO Support
EMLMR Support
No MLO Support
No MLO Support
Max Number Of Simultaneous Links
No MLO Support
No MLO Support
TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support
No MLO Support
No MLO Support
Wi-Fi Coverage
Indoor Coverage - Same Story
Wi-Fi Coverage Map
Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above
Wi-Fi Coverage Map
Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)
Broad Coverage
Outdoor Coverage Map
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Black (1-pack)
Alien
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White
Dream
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Black (2-pack)
Alien
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White
Dream
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White
Dream
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Dream
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