UniFi Dream Router 7 vs Express 7

Which Router Is Better?

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UniFi Dream Router 7
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Our Verdict

UniFi Dream Router 7

UniFi Express 7

The UniFi Dream Router 7 (UDR7) and the UniFi Express 7 (UX7) are tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. They're both part of UniFi's Wi-Fi Integrated Cloud Gateway lineup and offer a robust feature set and highly configurable software for controlling your home network. The UDR7 supports a wide array of features, like UniFi's full application suite, while the UX7 only supports UniFi's 'Network' application. The UDR7 additionally features three 2.5 GbE LAN ports (one supporting PoE), a 2.5 GbE RJ45 WAN port, and a 10 GbE SFP+ WAN port, while the UX7 only has a 2.5 GbE LAN port and a 10 GbE RJ45 WAN port. Also, the UDR7 has a microSD slot with an included 64GB card for network video storage. The two deliver similar overall performance, but the UDR7's 5GHz band has better range.

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Design

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Dimensions Photo  

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Network Ports 
 

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WAN Port Speed 
 

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LAN Port Count 
 

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10 Gbps Ports 
 

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2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

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1 Gbps Ports 
 

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10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

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USB Ports 
 

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USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

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USB-C Ports 
 

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In The Box 
 

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Lowest Speed 
 

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Average 5GHz Speed 
 

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Interior Short Range 
 

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Highest Speed 
 

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Test Configuration 
 

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Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

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Wi-Fi Version 
 

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6GHz Band 
 

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Multi Band 
 

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DFS Channels 
 

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MLO Implementation 
 

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MLO Support  

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EMLSR/EMLMR Support 
 

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Max Number Of Simultaneous Links 
 

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TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support 
 

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Wi-Fi Coverage

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Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

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Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)  

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Broad Coverage 
 

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