MikroTik wAP ax
Score: 87/100
TP-Link Omada EAP650-DESKTOP
Score: 82/100Rankings
The MikroTik wAP ax is a rugged, weather-proof Wi-Fi 6 AP offering AX3000 throughput and dual Gigabit ports with PoE-in, designed for indoor/outdoor use. Its 2×2 MIMO and modest antenna gain limit coverage compared to higher-order models, and RouterOS configuration remains complex. Suited for professional installations needing durability and advanced routing.
The TP-Link Omada EAP650-Desktop is an ultra-slim Wi-Fi 6 AP offering AX3000 speeds and four Gigabit Ethernet ports, ideal for ceiling-mount deployments. Its lack of a multi-gigabit uplink and reliance on a single uplink port can restrict high-throughput backhaul. Best suited for small-to-medium businesses that value a compact form factor and robust PoE options.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,400 Mbps | 2,402 Mbpsbest | |
— | 139.35 sqmbest | |
574 Mbpsbest | 574 Mbpsbest | |
2 | 4best | |
2best | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 9 Wbest | 13.5 W |
| ↓ lower better | 9 Wbest | 14.7 W |
| ↓ lower better | 726 g | 500 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Network(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ax | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Frequency Bands | 2.4/5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Performance(1) | ||
Max Data Rate (5 GHz) (Mbps) | 2400 Mbps | 2402 Mbps |
Power & Power Supply(3) | ||
PoE Standard | 802.3af/at | 802.3at PoE+, 802.3bt PoE++ |
Power Consumption (W) | 9 W | 13.5 W |
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 9 W | 14.7 W |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Ethernet Ports | 2 | 4 |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 185x85x30 mm | 175.3×33.0×139.7 mm mm |
Weight (g) | 726 g | 500 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors are not present in the available sources; vendor‑provided descriptions highlight the device as a cutting‑edge Wi‑Fi 6 solution for challenging environments, emphasizing stable VPN performance, seamless roaming and robust outdoor durability.
Everyday users are not directly quoted, but vendor pages suggest positive sentiment around reliable coverage in countryside getaways, public spaces, and private properties, noting seamless connectivity, energy efficiency and strong security features.
Professional reviewers praise the EAP650 for its strong real-world throughput, ultra-compact form factor and robust Omada Mesh/roaming features, noting it delivers Wi-Fi 6 performance at a very affordable price. The main criticism is the lack of a multi-Gigabit uplink, which could restrict the full potential of its 160 MHz radio in bandwidth-heavy deployments.
Consumer sentiment is scarce; most commentary comes from professional reviews, so everyday user sentiment cannot be reliably assessed.
