Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti UniFi Express 7
The Ubiquiti UniFi Express 7 is a compact, mesh-scalable 10G cloud gateway designed for high-performance networking. It serves as the central control for your UniFi network, offering advanced security and cutting-edge WiFi 7 capabilities. With a 10 GbE WAN port and a 2.5 GbE LAN port, it ensures fast wired connectivity and impressive IDS/IPS throughput. This device seamlessly runs the UniFi Network application, managing numerous UniFi devices and supporting many simultaneous clients, making it a versatile solution for growing home or small business networks. Its integrated WiFi 7 provides next-generation wireless performance.
$149.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
73
/ 671
#73 in Wireless Routers
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Type
Gateway
/ Gateway
Who it's for
- Integrated UniFi Controller
- Compact and Discreet Design
- Deployment Flexibility
Who should skip it
- Limited Wired Connectivity
- Reduced Gateway Throughput
- Scalability and Device Limits
Key Specs
Type
Gateway
Form Factor
Desktop
Wireless Standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet Ports
10GbE, 2.5GbE
Frequency Bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Security
WPA3-Enterprise, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Dimensions
117 x 117 x 42.5 mm (4.61 x 4.61 x 1.67'')
WAN Port
(1) 10 GbE RJ45
Features
- Next-gen WiFi 7 performance
- 10 GbE WAN and 2.5 GbE LAN ports
- Manages 30+ UniFi devices
- Supports 300+ simultaneous clients
- Compact, mesh-scalable design
- Advanced security features
- Runs UniFi Network application
- Future-proof wireless capabilities
What customers say
The UniFi Express is highly praised as an excellent entry point into the UniFi ecosystem, largely due to its compact design and simple setup. Users appreciate the integrated Network Controller, which offers powerful management tools without extra hardware. For smaller homes, the integrated Wi-Fi 6 performance is reliable and fast. However, advanced users note performance trade-offs. Enabling security features like IDS/IPS significantly lowers throughput, making it less ideal for very high-speed internet connections. Additionally, the single usable LAN port often requires an immediate switch purchase for multi-device needs. Overall, it delivers exceptional value and quality for budget conscious users prioritizing form factor and ecosystem access.
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