Ubiquiti UniFi Wi-Fi 6 Mesh
Score: 83/100
TP-Link Omada EAP650-DESKTOP
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Ubiquiti UniFi U6-Mesh is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh-capable AP providing up to 5.3 Gbps aggregate throughput and IPX5-rated weatherproofing for indoor and outdoor use. Its single 1 GbE uplink and limited 2.4 GHz MIMO may constrain very high-density scenarios. Perfect for deployments requiring robust mesh coverage and UniFi integration.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
4,800 Mbpsbest | 2,402 Mbps | |
140 sqmbest | 139.35 sqm | |
573.5 Mbps | 574 Mbpsbest | |
1 | 4best | |
4best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | 11.4 Wbest | 13.5 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 14.7 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 800 g | 500 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Network(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ax | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz,5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Performance(4) | ||
Max Data Rate (5 GHz) (Mbps) | 4800 Mbps | 2402 Mbps |
Max Data Rate (2.4 GHz) (Mbps) | 573.5 Mbps | 574 Mbps |
Coverage Area (sqm) | 140 sqm | 139.35 sqm |
Spatial Streams | 4 | 2 |
Power & Power Supply(2) | ||
PoE Standard | 802.3af | 802.3at PoE+, 802.3bt PoE++ |
Power Consumption (W) | 11.4 W | 13.5 W |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Ethernet Ports | 1 | 4 |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 500x280x500 mm | 175.3×33.0×139.7 mm mm |
Weight (g) | 800 g | 500 g |
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Professional commentary is limited to vendor-provided statements, which emphasize the U6-Mesh's best-in-class meshing capability, high-capacity 160 MHz uplinks, and deep integration with the UniFi management platform, positioning it as a strong choice for enterprise-grade mesh deployments.
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.
