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Omada 7 BE5000 Wireless Access Point 2.5G Port, vs Omada EAP225

Ravvy scores Omada 7 BE5000 Wireless Access Point 2.5G Port, at 89.19 and Omada EAP225 at 89.48. Omada EAP225 takes the overall pick, best for small business owners and prosumer home users.

Omada 7 BE5000 Wireless Access Point 2.5G Port, w/DC Adapter(EAP720) Wi-Fi 7 Indoor BE5000, 2.5G Port
89.2

$100

Buy the EAP720 if you want an affordable entry into Wi-Fi 7 and are willing to manage a separate controller for the best experience.

Ravvy pick

Omada EAP225, AC1350 Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Access Point w/ PoE Adapter AC1200, 1G Port
89.5

$60

A top-tier value choice for those needing reliable business-grade mesh networking who are willing to trade the absolute highest Wi-Fi 6 speeds for stability and affordability.

How they score

FactorOmada 7 BE5000 Wireless Access Point 2.5G Port,Omada EAP225
Throughput92.478
Scalability94–
Future Proofing88–
Feature Richness85–
Installation Flexibility89.5–
Value–96
Signal Stability–92
Installation Ease–89.5
Management Features–94

Omada 7 BE5000 Wireless Access Point 2.5G Port,

What owners praise

  • Affordable entry point for Wi-Fi 7 technology
  • High-speed 2.5G Ethernet port prevents bottlenecks
  • Supports both PoE+ and standard DC power
  • Comprehensive 5-year manufacturer warranty
  • Seamless integration with Omada SDN ecosystem

What to know first

  • Dual-band only; lacks the 6GHz frequency band
  • Requires a controller for advanced roaming features
  • Relatively high power consumption at 17.83W

Skip it if non-technical users looking for a simple plug-and-play single router solution

Omada EAP225

What owners praise

  • Supports both 802.3af and Passive PoE
  • Seamless roaming with 802.11k/v support
  • Centralized cloud management via Omada SDN
  • Includes mounting kit and PoE injector
  • Discreet smoke-detector style aesthetic

What to know first

  • Limited to Wi-Fi 5 standards
  • Requires a controller for advanced cloud features
  • Plastic housing feels lightweight

Skip it if users seeking the latest wi-fi 6 or wi-fi 7 speeds

Specs side by side

SpecOmada 7 BE5000 Wireless Access Point 2.5G Port,Omada EAP225
UPC840460603171840460602310 845973093006
ASINB0FKRF82DXB0781YXFBT
GTIN840460603171840460602310 845973093006
BrandTP-LinkTP-Link
ColorPVCPVC
Voltage12 volts12 volts_of_direct_current
Coverage1500 square ftIndoor
Frequency5 GHz2.4 GHz
Model NameOmada WiFi 7 Wireless Access PointEAP225
Unit Count1 Count–
Item Weight14.4 ounces1.1 pounds
Antenna TypeFixed–

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89.7

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  • Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 speeds
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