Cheapest WiFi 7 Access Points - Affordable WiFi 7 Upgrades

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Following my recent review of the EnGenius ECW520 WiFi 7 access point, I thought it would be beneficial to examine the current state of the market.

With the launch of WiFi 7, we saw networking hardware prices reach new heights, with the Netgear Orbi RBE973 quad-band mesh system being a prime example of this, with the three-pack costing £2200.

Unifi was one of the first brands to launch a Wi-Fi 7 access point with the Ubiquiti Unifi U7 Pro, and it was a surprisingly affordable price point of $180/£171 at the time of launch. It came with some criticism as this Pro model launched with a 2x2x2 MIMO design rather than 4×2 that was used on the U6 Pro. Personally, I didn’t think this was too bad, as the U7 Pro was only slightly more expensive than the older model, yet it implemented a third radio for 6Ghz.

Since then, the range of options has exploded. Unifi themselves have 13 separate WiFi 7 access points that aim to cover every scenario, from home users/small businesses to large enterprises.

With all these options, it has become increasingly confusing about what to buy, with the main differentiating features being:

Dual Band vs Tri Band – Dual band ditches the ultra-fast 6Ghz network, but WiFi 6 still brings significant performance gains to the 5Ghz network.
MIMO Design – With options for 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 streams. This would be 2×2 for two streams for a dual band, or 4x4x4 being four streams for each band. The more streams, the higher the capacity the access point can handle.
2.5GbE or 10GbE – I think all the WiFI 7 APs I have listed have at least 2.5GbE and this is adequate most of the time, but with 6GHz and 320MHz channel width, you can saturate this, and if you have a 4x4x4 AP, then you could easily have multiple clients that would saturate lower speed Ethernet ports.
Channel Width – Less of a concern, but some brands limit 5GHz to 80MHz. In contrast, some brands like Unifi allow you to go up to 240MHz. While this allows much higher speeds, it is not a very practical solution, especially if you have more than one access point.

Table of Contents

Dual Band WiFi 7 Access Points (No 6Ghz)

Ubiquiti Unifi

Unifi U7 Lite – £94.80

Preview	Product	Rating	Price
	UbiQuiti U7-LITE	No ratings yet	£89.55	Buy on Amazon

Key Specs:

WiFi 7 (802.11be), dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
2 × 2 MU-MIMO on both bands
Throughput: up to 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 4.3 Gbps on 5 GHz
1 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 Ethernet (PoE, 802.3af)
115 m² coverage
Supports 200+ clients
Channel widths: 20/40 MHz (2.4 GHz), up to 240 MHz (5 GHz)
Ceiling/wall mountable, no Bluetooth

Overview:
In my experience, the U7 Lite delivers genuinely solid basic WiFi 7 performance at a price point that makes sense for home and small office deployments. The inclusion of a 2.5 GbE port is welcome, but most users won’t see much practical benefit over Gigabit unless running multiple WiFi 7 clients with genuine multi-gigabit needs. It is a simple unit with good cloud management and basic features. The lack of Bluetooth is a minor disappointment if you’re already invested in the UniFi ecosystem with IoT, but it’s not a dealbreaker for most. Range and concurrent client support are decent, though lacking a 6 GHz band means there’s some limitation on futureproofing.

U7 In-Wall – £142.80

Preview	Product	Rating	Price
	UbiQuiti U7-IW	No ratings yet	£141.00	Buy on Amazon

Key Specs:

WiFi 7 dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
2 × 2 MU-MIMO, 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 4.3 Gbps (5 GHz)
3 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 (includes PoE-in and PoE-out for chaining)
115 m² coverage
200+ clients
Wall mounted, compact form factor
Band steering, fast roaming, cloud management

Overview:
The U7 In-Wall model is clearly targeted at hospitality, student accommodation, or hotel-style deployments where each room may require an access point and LAN passthrough. It offers a neat, flush installation with solid 2.5 GbE support and the bonus of PoE-out for powering devices like IP phones. On balance, you pay a bit extra for the form factor, and the performance is essentially identical to the Lite. It’s best if you need the all-in-one wall switch and AP combo.

U7 Outdoor – £190.80

Preview	Product	Rating	Price
	UbiQuiti U7-OUTDOOR	No ratings yet	£183.75	Buy on Amazon

Key Specs:

WiFi 7 dual band
2 × 2 MIMO (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
Up to 465 m² open space coverage, supports 200+ clients
1 × 2.5 GbE Ethernet (PoE+)
Weatherproof, IP-rated enclosure (wall/pole mount)
Software-adjustable antenna beamwidth, omni-directional supplied

Overview:
Outdoor WiFi 7 is still relatively rare and generally expensive. The U7 Outdoor does a good job of balancing price and performance, though you’ll pay for the durability. In my testing, range is impressive in open air, but performance falls sharply with obstructions. Installation is straightforward, and the unit is built to last, but consider line-of-sight requirements and make sure you really need an outdoor-rated device. Power-over-Ethernet is a necessity for most installs, but most home users can save by opting for an indoor model.

Zyxel Nebula

NWA50BE – £90

Preview	Product	Rating	Price
	Zyxel 4-Stream WiFi 7 BE5100 Dual-Radio NebulaFlex Access...	No ratings yet	£74.99	Buy on Amazon

Key Specs:

WiFi 7, dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
2 × 2 MU-MIMO
Max rates: 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 4.3 Gbps (5 GHz)
1 × 1/2.5 GbE LAN (PoE, 802.3at)
Supports 20/40/80/160/240 MHz channels
Internal antennas: 2 dBi (2.4 GHz), 3 dBi (5 GHz)
Cloud or standalone management

Overview:
Zyxel seriously undercuts its main rivals in price, making the NWA50BE an excellent choice for anyone wanting to step up to WiFi 7 on a tight budget. The build quality reflects this – it is plasticky and a little basic, but performance is more than respectable for small offices or home use. Nebula cloud management is robust (and free for the base features), which adds considerable value. Limitations include somewhat basic RF features and lower receive sensitivity, but for the price it is hard to fault.

NWA50BEPRO – £109

Preview	Product	Rating	Price
	Zyxel 4-Stream WiFi 7 BE6500 Dual-Radio NebulaFlex Access...	No ratings yet	£94.99	Buy on Amazon

Key Specs:

Enhanced version of the NWA50BE
WiFi 7, dual band
1 × 2.5 GbE, PoE+ powered
Multi-link and mesh features
Slightly higher antenna gain

Overview:
You’re paying a small premium over the NWA50BE for enhanced specs and an upgraded antenna configuration. Personally, I’d only recommend the PRO model if you’re pushing for the highest reliability in a slightly tougher RF environment, or planning a larger managed Nebula rollout where the incremental improvements in coverage and power draw might be worth it.

NWA90BE – £115

Preview	Product	Rating	Price
	Zyxel WiFi 7 BE5100 NebulaFlex Access Point \| 4-Stream...	No ratings yet	£114.99	Buy on Amazon

Key Specs:

WiFi 7, dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
2 × 2 MU-MIMO
688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 4.3 Gbps (5 GHz)
1 × 2.5 GbE LAN, PoE+ (802.3at)
Internal antennas, mesh and MLO support

Overview:
The NWA90BE is positioned as Zyxel’s best-value “performance” WiFi 7 unit. It doesn’t move too far ahead of the NWA50BE for most usage scenarios, but it does introduce mesh, more advanced management features, and improved resilience to interference. It’s easy to recommend if you want just a tad more futureproofing and don’t mind paying slightly over the most basic model.

NWA90BEPRO – £140

Key Specs:

Variant of NWA90BE with upgraded hardware/software support
2 × 2 MU-MIMO
PoE/PoE+ support, enhanced management
1 × 2.5 GbE

Overview:
Most users won’t need the ‘PRO’ features, but if you’re deploying into environments with high client density or want some extra configuration headroom, the price jump is reasonable. This model is best suited for more demanding installations, or if you’re building an all-Zyxel network and need more uniform feature parity.

NWA110BE – £150

Preview	Product	Rating	Price
	Zyxel WiFi 7 BE6500 Wireless Dual-Radio Access Point \| PoE+...	No ratings yet	£129.72	Buy on Amazon

Key Specs:

WiFi 7 tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz – user-selectable with BandFlex)
2 × 2 (2.4 GHz), 4 × 4 (5 GHz/6 GHz)
688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 4.3 Gbps (5 GHz), 5.7 Gbps (6 GHz)
1 × 2.5 GbE LAN
Nebula cloud support

Overview:
The NWA110BE is unique in that it allows you to configure whether the higher band is allocated to 5 GHz or 6 GHz, depending on spectrum availability in your region and your own device mix. For those wanting flexibility to stay on 5 GHz but also unlock 6 GHz in time, this design is genuinely clever. The 4 × 4 MIMO on the high band gives it a strong edge in multi-user and high-throughput scenarios compared to most similarly priced WiFi 7 access points. It’s a strong choice for anyone planning to keep their purchase relevant for a few years.

TP-Link Omada

EAP723 – £93

Preview	Product	Rating	Price
	TP-Link EAP723 WiFi 7 Access Point, BE3600 Dual Band...	No ratings yet	£85.99	Buy on Amazon

Key Specs:

WiFi 7, dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
2 × 2 MIMO, BE3600 speeds (688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, up to 2.8 Gbps on 5 GHz)
1 × 2.5 GbE Ethernet port (PoE+)
160 MHz channel width
Ceiling/wall mount
250+ clients, Omada SDN integration

Overview:
TP-Link has traditionally dominated the value space, and the EAP723 is no exception. While it lacks a 6 GHz band, real-world throughput is more than sufficient for dense office environments or families with demanding streaming and gaming needs. The Omada platform is comprehensive and easy to manage. The hardware feels a little less refined than Ubiquiti, but it just works – good for simple, no-fuss deployments.

EAP725-Wall – £120

Preview	Product	Rating	Price
	TP-Link EAP725-Wall BE3600 WiFi 7 Access Point, Dual Band...	No ratings yet	£125.99	Buy on Amazon

Key Specs:

WiFi 7 dual band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
2 × 2 MIMO
2.5 GbE uplink port, 2.5 GbE pass-through, 2 × 1G downlink ports
Max speeds: 2882 Mbps (5 GHz), 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
Designed for wall mounting and high-density use
Bluetooth 5.2 supported

Overview:
TP-Link’s wall-mount model is well-suited for hotel rooms, conference venues, and shared workspaces requiring both WiFi and multiple wired ports. Performance is capped to EU regulatory BE3600 speeds, but in practice, the extra LAN pass-through makes up for this. The unit is easy to deploy where existing cabling is already in the wall, but some home users may find it unnecessary unless running a high-density homelab or renting out rooms.