89.8
Best for budget-conscious homeowners with large houses and multiple floors
- AC1900 Dual-Band Mesh
- Connects up to 100 devices
- Alexa voice control compatible
$140
Head to head · Networking & Wi-Fi
Omada EAP225 vs TL-WA1201
Ravvy scores Omada EAP225 at 89.48 and TL-WA1201 at 85.05. Omada EAP225 takes the overall pick, best for small business owners and prosumer home users.
Ravvy pick
TP-Link
Omada EAP225
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.
TP-Link
TL-WA1201
85.0
$45
This is an excellent value choice for those needing a dedicated access point with PoE flexibility, provided you can live without the future-proofing of Wi-Fi 6.
How they score
| Factor | Omada EAP225 | TL-WA1201 |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 96 | – |
| Throughput | 78 | – |
| Signal Stability | 92 | – |
| Installation Ease | 89.5 | – |
| Management Features | 94 | – |
| Signal Range | – | 88.5 |
| Value for Money | – | 95 |
| Power Efficiency | – | 85 |
| Setup Flexibility | – | 94 |
| Connection Stability | – | 82 |
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
TL-WA1201
What owners praise
- Supports four distinct operating modes
- Beamforming technology improves directional range
- Passive PoE support simplifies remote mounting
- Affordable entry point for MU-MIMO technology
- Gigabit Ethernet port prevents wired bottlenecks
What to know first
- Uses Passive PoE rather than the 802.3af standard
- Wi-Fi 5 standard is aging compared to Wi-Fi 6/6E
- Plastic housing feels lightweight and basic
Skip it if users seeking the latest wi-fi 6 speeds or standard 802.3af poe compatibility
Specs side by side
| Spec | Omada EAP225 | TL-WA1201 |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 840460602310 845973093006 | 840460603102 845973084035 |
| ASIN | B0781YXFBT | B08SBXVSF3 |
| GTIN | 840460602310 845973093006 | 840460603102 845973084035 |
| Brand | TP-Link | TP-Link |
| Color | PVC | White |
| Voltage | 12 volts_of_direct_current | 12 volts_of_direct_current |
| Coverage | Indoor | Extensive coverage |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 5 |
| Model Name | EAP225 | TL-WA1201 |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds | 0.3 kg |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link | TP-Link |
| Model Number | EAP225 | TL-WA1201 |
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89.7
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- Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 speeds
- 9 Total Gigabit Ports
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89.4
Ubiquiti Networks
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Best for small business owners and smart home enthusiasts needing high device capacity
- 4x4 MU-MIMO Wave 2 Technology
- Discrete 6.3-inch diameter design
- Enterprise-level security protocols
$67