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Ubiquiti U6+ Dual Band IEEE 802.11 vs TL-WA1201

Ravvy scores Ubiquiti U6+ Dual Band IEEE 802.11 at 83.83 and TL-WA1201 at 85.05. TL-WA1201 takes the overall pick, best for home office users and small business owners needing targeted wi-fi expansion.

Ubiquiti U6+ Dual Band IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 3 Gbit/s Wireless Access Point

$139

Ravvy pick

TP-Link TL-WA1201, AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Access Point

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

FactorUbiquiti U6+ Dual Band IEEE 802.11TL-WA1201
Signal Range–88.5
Value for Money–95
Power Efficiency–85
Setup Flexibility–94
Connection Stability–82

Ubiquiti U6+ Dual Band IEEE 802.11

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

SpecUbiquiti U6+ Dual Band IEEE 802.11TL-WA1201
UPC810084691151840460603102 845973084035
ASINB0CC7X8XFDB08SBXVSF3
GTIN810084691151840460603102 845973084035
BrandUbiquiti NetworksTP-Link
ColorInformation Not AvailableWhite
Voltage48 volts_of_direct_current12 volts_of_direct_current
Coverage140 m2 (1,500 ft2)Extensive coverage
Frequency2.4 GHz5
Model NameU6+TL-WA1201
Unit Count1 Count–
Item Weight11.84 ounces0.3 kg
Antenna TypeInternalFixed

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