Zyxel WiFi 7 BE11000
Score: 84/100
TP-Link Omada EAP650-DESKTOP
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Zyxel NWA130BE provides tri-band Wi-Fi 7 performance with up to 11 Gbps aggregate throughput, dual 2.5 G Ethernet ports, and advanced RF filtering. Its 2×2 MIMO design and lack of an included power adapter limit per-client speeds and ease of installation. Best for SMBs and classrooms looking to adopt Wi-Fi 7 without extensive cabling upgrades.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
4,323 Mbpsbest | 2,402 Mbps | |
— | 139.35 sqmbest | |
688 Mbpsbest | 574 Mbps | |
2 | 4best | |
6best | 2 | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 13.5 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 14.7 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 808 g | 500 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Network(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Performance(3) | ||
Max Data Rate (5 GHz) (Mbps) | 4323 Mbps | 2402 Mbps |
Max Data Rate (2.4 GHz) (Mbps) | 688 Mbps | 574 Mbps |
Spatial Streams | 6 | 2 |
Power & Power Supply(1) | ||
PoE Standard | 802.3at | 802.3at PoE+, 802.3bt PoE++ |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Ethernet Ports | 2 | 4 |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 7.1×2.7×10.9 inches mm | 175.3×33.0×139.7 mm mm |
Weight (g) | 808 g | 500 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers describe the NWA130BE as a solid, low-cost entry into Wi-Fi 7, praising its real-world speeds, dual 2.5 G Ethernet ports, and the flexibility of NebulaFlex management. They also note the inherent limitations of a 2×2 MIMO design, the lack of an included power adapter, and the need for professional installation due to its ceiling-mount form factor.
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.
