Ubiquiti NanoStation loco M5
Score: 75/100
UeeVii CPE452
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Ubiquiti NanoStation Loco M5 is a compact 5 GHz outdoor CPE with a built-in 13 dBi antenna delivering up to 150 Mbps real-world throughput over 10+ km. Its older 802.11n chipset and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet limit maximum speed and wired capacity. Best for hobbyists or small ISPs needing an affordable, long-range 5 GHz backhaul.
The UeeVii CPE452 is an outdoor 5.8 GHz bridge with a 14 dBi high-gain antenna and IP65 weatherproof housing. Its main trade-offs are a 100 Mbps wired limit and the need for clear line-of-sight. Best suited for farms, barns or garages where long-range point-to-point links are required.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
300 Mbpsbest | 300 Mbpsbest | |
1 | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 499 g | 5.8 gbest |
15,000 mbest | 3,000 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.5 Wbest | — |
13 dBi | 14 dBibest | |
24 Vbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Wi‑Fi Standards | 802.11n | 802.11a/n |
Frequency Bands (GHz) | 5 | 5.8 |
Ports(2) | ||
Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 |
Ethernet Port Speed | 100 | 10/100Mbps |
Performance(2) | ||
Effective Range (m) | 15000 m | 3000 m |
Antenna Gain (dBi) | 13 dBi | 14 dBi |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 499 g | 5.8 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 76.2 x 63.5 x 177.8 mm | 250x95x60 mm |
Mounting Options | Pole | Bracket |
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Professional reviewers consider the NanoStation Loco M5 a strong value proposition for affordable 5 GHz backhaul, emphasizing its compact size, integrated 13 dBi antenna, and airMAX TDMA efficiency. While praised for real-world throughput and spectrum tools, they caution that its 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and legacy 802.11n chipset limit its appeal against newer AC/AX models.
Everyday users generally like the device's long-range capability, easy pole-mount installation, and low power draw, especially for remote or solar-powered sites. Recurring concerns revolve around 2.4 GHz interference in crowded areas, the lack of Gigabit Ethernet, and occasional performance limits due to the older hardware.
Professional reviewers, exemplified by Thomas Simonin's YouTube demonstration, praise the CPE452 for its plug-and-play operation, straightforward pairing process, clear status LEDs, and ability to maintain throughput despite moderate vegetation.
No everyday user reviews or consumer feedback were included in the provided sources, so broader consumer sentiment cannot be assessed.
“covers multitudes of devices”
“ideal for residential or small building use”
“great reach at 13 dBi”
