The U7 Pro XGS, first released on March 11, 2025, together with the U7 Pro XG, is the 10Gbps and thermal upgrade to the U7 Pro Max. It features a faster uplink port and a more effective heat-dissipating solution, albeit at a slightly higher cost.
Here’s the bottom line: If you’re in the market today for a UniFi Wi-Fi 7 access point and already have a 10Gbps-capable UniFi console, the U7 Pro XGS is the natural option to add or extend Wi-Fi coverage. The access point is worth every penny of its $300 price tag.
On the other hand, if you already have the U7 Pro Max, there’s no need to rush to upgrade. Your next step would be the E7, but only if you already have a PoE++ switch, preferably the XG 8 PoE.
Ubiquiti U7 Pro XGS: 10Gbps uplink and fanless thermal approach
Like the U7 Pro Max, the U7 Pro XGS is a member of Ubiquiti’s Flagship access points. So, the two are similar.
Tip
Ubiquiti has a few categories of Wi-Fi access points, including:
- Flagship: These are high-performance, ceiling-mounted access points.
- Outdoor: Weatherproof APs that can be mounted to poles outside or conveniently placed on a surface indoors.
- Enterprise: Top-capacity APs with 1,000+ client support, long-range 6 GHz performance, and 10 GbE PoE connectivity with native high-availability architecture for critical enterprise environments.
- Wall: These are sleek APs that plug directly into a wall outlet for meshed connectivity or transform an Ethernet drop into an AP.
- Mega Capacity: APs that are designed for stadiums or amphitheaters with a very high density of connected devices.
- Bridging: Devices that serve as a high-performance network bridge without the wire.
A UniFi access point can belong to multiple categories. The E7 Audience, for example, is an enterprise outdoor access point with mega capacity.
In my review of the U7 Pro Max, I lamented the heat it generated during operation. The truth of the matter was that the heat itself wasn’t a huge problem, but rather the fact that it had an internal fan that ran almost constantly. Moving parts are generally problematic since they are bout to break eventually.
This is where the U7 Pro XGS comes into play. It no longer has an internal fan. Instead, it has a metal base that works as a heatsink. That doesn’t mean the AP is “cool” during operation. But it sure eliminates the potentially problematic moving part.
So, at the very least, with the U7 Pro XGS, you trade the moving part for a heatsink. And that’s generally a welcome change. Additionally, it also features other significant improvements, more than enough to warrant being a new access point entirely. The table below shows the hardware details of the two.
Ubiquiti U7 Pro XGS vs. U7 Pro Max: Hardware specifications
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| Model | U7 Pro XGS | U7 Pro Max |
| Wi-Fi Bandwidth | Tri-band BE15000 | |
| 1st Band 2.4GHz (channel width) |
2×2 BE: Up to 688Mbps (20/40MHz) |
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| 2nd Band 5GHz (channel width) |
4×4 BE: Up to 8.6Gbps (20/40/80/160/240MHz) |
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| 3rd Band 6GHz (channel width) |
2×2 BE: Up to 5.7Gbps (20/40/80/160/320MHz) | |
| Dedicated Spectral Scanning Radio | Yes | |
| Backward Compatibility | 802.11ax/ac/n/g/a/b | |
| Max Concurrent Clients | 500 | |
| Max SSIDs | 8 per band | |
| Max TX Power | 2.4GHz: 23 dBm 5GHz: 29 dBm 6GHz: 24 dBm |
2.4GHz: 23 dBm 5GHz: 29 dBm 6GHz: 23 dBm |
| Antenna Gain | 2.4GHz: 4 dBi 5GHz: 6 dBi 6GHz: 6 dBi |
2.4GHz: 4 dBi 5GHz: 6 dBi 6GHz: 5.9 dBi |
| Multi-Link Operation (MLO) |
Yes | |
| Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) |
No | |
| Zeo-wait DFS | Yes | No |
| Real-Time Spectral Analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Coverage (estimate) |
1,750 ft² (160 m²) | |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
802.3bt (PoE++) |
802.3at (PoE+) |
| Max Power Draw | 29W | 25W |
| Internal Cooling Fan | No | Yes |
| Uplink Network Port | 1x 10GBASE-T | 1x 2.5GBASE-T |
| Security | WPA, WPA2, WPA3 | |
| Local Web-based Management | No (as a standalone AP) |
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| Cloud-Management (UI account required) |
Yes (free) | |
| Mobile App | UniFi | |
| Mode | Access Point | |
| Dimensions | Ø8.5 x 1.3″ (Ø215 x 32.5 mm) |
Ø8.1 x 1.8″ (Ø206 x 46 mm) |
| Weight (with mounting accessories) |
1.8 lb (800 g) | 1.5 lb (680 g) |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -30 to 40° C (-22 to 104° F) | -30 to 50° C (-22 to 122° F) |
| LED | Color-changing (white/blue) ring LED | |
| US Launch Price (Compare prices and detailed specs!) |
$299 | $279 |
U7 Pro XGS vs. U7 Pro Max: PoE power draws, the UCG-Fiber, and more
As shown in the table, the two access points are essentially the same in Wi-Fi specs but different in almost everything else.
The first thing to note is their PoE support. The U7 Pro XGS uses the PoE++ standard, whereas the U7 Pro Max has PoE+. For those who own Ubiquiti’s UCG-Fiber, a non-Wi-Fi UniFi console (router) that features a PoE+ port, the question is which of the two access points is a better fit.
On the face of it, clearly the U7 Pro Max will work right away since it shares the same PoE standard as the console. However, if you look closer, the U7 Pro XGS has a maximum PoE power draw of 29W, which is slightly higher than the 25W of the U7 Pro Max (PoE+) but still lower than the maximum PoE power delivery of the UCG-Fiber (30W).
Put two and two together, and you’ll note that the UCG-Fiber should be able to handle the U7 Pro XGS without needing a separate PoE injector or a switch.
I decided to put that to the test, and in my anecdotal days-long trials, the U7 Pro XGS indeed worked perfectly fine when powered by the UCG-Fiber’s only PoE+ port (port #5). The access point generally draws around 15W of power on average. So, the UCG-Fiber and U7 Pro XGS are an excellent combination for a robust Wi-Fi network, despite their differences in PoE grades.
Still, in case you might still want to get the Pro XG 8 PoE, or an injector anyway, if you want to take advantage of the U7 Pro XGS’s second improvement, namely its 10Gbps uplink port. With four times the incoming bandwidth, the U7 Pro XGS is expected to deliver improved Wi-Fi performance, which proved to be true in my testing.
Other than that, the U7 Pro XGS has the following to differentiate itself from the U7 Pro Max:
- Fanless design: As mentioned, the new access point features a metal base that serves as a heatsink, eliminating the need for an internal fan.
- Zero-wait DFS capability: The ability to switch between DFS channels instantly. With it, the U7 Pro XGS will likely deliver a significantly better experience, both in terms of reliability and data rates, to Wi-Fi 6 devices.
A typical UniFi access point
Apart from the differences mentioned above, the U7 Pro XGS is identical to the U7 Pro Max and other UniFi access points in terms of features and management. Here are a few bullet points:
- You can use the U7 Pro XGS as a standalone access point with any existing network. In this case, you must use the UniFi app to set it up and manage it. However, it’s best used with a UniFi console. That’s the only way that makes sense. In this case, the AP can be quickly adopted and then managed through the console’s interface—it functions as an integrated part of the console.
- By default, like all business access points, the U7 Pro XGS uses lower channels with a broadcasting power for all of its bands. To achieve the best performance, you need to manually adjust the value accordingly.
- Thanks to the dedicated spectral scanning radio, the U7 Pro XGS, like the case of the U7 Pro Max or E7, has a comprehensive AirView, which analyzes the details of the airspace and automatically picks the best broadcasting values accordingly.
- The access point feature is MLO but not AFC. That’s generally the case with all Flagship UniFi access points. AFC is available only in Ubuquiti’s Enterprise-class or outdoor hardware.
Overall, when working with a UniFi console, the U7 Pro XGS is an excellent access point in terms of setup, management, and functionality. It also excels where it matters most: performance.
Ubiquiti U7 Pro XGS: Excellent performance
I tested the U7 Pro XGS for over a week and was happy with it. As mentioned, the access point worked well with different PoE power sources, including the sole PoE+ port of the UCG-Fiber, the USW Pro XG 8 PoE, and the USW Flex 2.5G 8 PoE.
Among the three, the USW Pro XG 8 PoE was the best, as it has full 10Gbps capability and is the one I used for the performance chart below. As shown, the U7 Pro XGS was consistently faster than the U7 Pro Max thanks to its 10Gbps uplink port. In fact, it proved to be one of the fastest Wi-Fi 7 switches.
In terms of range, the U7 Pro XGS showed the same coverage as the U7 Pro Max, which is Ubiquiti’s claim. It’s always tricky to put Wi-Fi coverage in numbers, but if you place the AP at the center, it can cover an area of around 2,500 ft² (233 m²). Your mileage will vary.
It’s worth noting that, having no AFC, the access points’ 6GHz band clearly has a shorter range than its other two bands. However, you won’t notice that if you use a single SSID for all three bands. In this case, thanks to UniFi’s excellent band-steering function, devices automatically connect to the optimal band in real-time.
Finally, with no internal fan, the U7 Pro XGS ran completely silent during my trial; however, it remained quite hot, similar to the U7 Pro Max. I generally couldn’t rest my finger on its underside for more than 10 seconds.
Ubiquiti recommends using the AP in an area with an ambient temperature no higher than 40° C (104° F), but lower is always better. Additionally, mounting it in an open space will help.
Pros
Top Wi-Fi 7 performance via 10Gbps uplink port with excellent coverage
Seamless integration with a UniFi console to deliver a robust mesh system with lots of advanced and useful features
Simple to set up and manage, fanless design
Zero-wait DFS, low PoE power draw
Cons
No AFC, no PoE injector included
No local web user interface as a standalone AP; runs hot
Conclusion
Compared to the U7 Pro Max, the U7 Pro XGS has significantly more to justify its $20 price difference.
The access point is an excellent fit for anyone looking to add Wi-Fi 7 to their network, provided they have a PoE++ power source. For fans of UniFi, it’s a perfect access point to consider if you already have a UCG-Fiber or any other 10Gbps-capable UniFi device and a PoE++ switch, such as the USW Pro XG 8 PoE.
That said, consider getting the U7 Pro XGS, or better yet, a set of the hardware options mentioned above today, to build a robust Wi-Fi 7 network.
