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
TL-WA1201 vs Omada EAP225
Ravvy scores TL-WA1201 at 85.05 and Omada EAP225 at 89.48. Omada EAP225 takes the overall pick, best for small business owners and prosumer home users.
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.
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.
How they score
| Factor | TL-WA1201 | Omada EAP225 |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Range | 88.5 | – |
| Value for Money | 95 | – |
| Power Efficiency | 85 | – |
| Setup Flexibility | 94 | – |
| Connection Stability | 82 | – |
| Value | – | 96 |
| Throughput | – | 78 |
| Signal Stability | – | 92 |
| Installation Ease | – | 89.5 |
| Management Features | – | 94 |
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
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
| Spec | TL-WA1201 | Omada EAP225 |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 840460603102 845973084035 | 840460602310 845973093006 |
| ASIN | B08SBXVSF3 | B0781YXFBT |
| GTIN | 840460603102 845973084035 | 840460602310 845973093006 |
| Brand | TP-Link | TP-Link |
| Color | White | PVC |
| Voltage | 12 volts_of_direct_current | 12 volts_of_direct_current |
| Coverage | Extensive coverage | Indoor |
| Frequency | 5 | 2.4 GHz |
| Model Name | TL-WA1201 | EAP225 |
| Item Weight | 0.3 kg | 1.1 pounds |
| Antenna Type | Fixed | – |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link | TP-Link |
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89.4
Ubiquiti Networks
Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Compact 802.11ac Wave2 MU-MIMO
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