Ubiquiti NanoBeam ac Gen2
Score: 81/100
Avycon ANCP3005Q
Score: 80/100Rankings
Ubiquiti's NanoBeam 5AC Gen2 combines a 19 dBi antenna with airMAX ac technology to offer up to 450 Mbps over long distances in a compact, weather-resistant package. It lacks newer Wi-Fi 6 support and may struggle in heavily obstructed environments. Suited for ISPs and enterprises needing reliable point-to-point backhaul.
The AVYCON ANCP3005Q is a high-power indoor/outdoor bridge with dual 14 dBi antennas and IP66 protection, delivering up to 300 Mbps over distances of up to 6 miles. Its limitations include 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and lack of newer Wi-Fi standards. Ideal for long-range surveillance where a single PoE-powered camera is needed.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
450 Mbpsbest | 300 Mbps | |
2best | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 907.18 g | 453.6 gbest |
— | 9,656 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.5 W | 8 Wbest |
19 dBibest | 14 dBi | |
24 V | 48 Vbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Wi‑Fi Standards | 802.11ac | 802.11a/n |
Frequency Bands (GHz) | 5.150-5.875 | 5.8 |
Ports(1) | ||
Ethernet Port Speed | 1000 | 10/100Mbps |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Data Rate (Mbps) | 450 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
Antenna Gain (dBi) | 19 dBi | 14 dBi |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 8.5 W | 8 W |
Input Voltage (V) | 24 V | 48 V |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 907.18 g | 453.6 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 96.52x241.30x226.06 mm | 262x80x53 mm |
Mounting Options | Pole‑mount | Pole, wall, rack |
General(1) | ||
Certifications | CE, FCC, IC | NDAA |
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Professional reviewers commend the NanoBeam 5AC Gen2 for its innovative all-in-one design that packs a high-gain 19 dBi antenna and airMAX ac radio into a tiny enclosure, delivering up to 450 Mbps and exceptional noise immunity in RF-dense environments. They highlight the easy alignment via a 3-axis ball joint, low 8.5 W power draw for passive PoE, and the rugged construction rated for 200 km/h winds as strong points for outdoor deployments.
