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
Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Compact 802.11ac Wave2 vs TL-WA1201
Ravvy scores Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Compact 802.11ac Wave2 at 89.43 and TL-WA1201 at 85.05. Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Compact 802.11ac Wave2 takes the overall pick, best for small business owners and smart home enthusiasts needing high device capacity.
Ravvy pick
Ubiquiti Networks
Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Compact 802.11ac Wave2
89.4
$67
Buy this if you need stable high-density performance and a discreet footprint, provided you are comfortable managing a UniFi software environment.
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 | Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Compact 802.11ac Wave2 | TL-WA1201 |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics | 98 | – |
| Throughput | 89.2 | – |
| Signal Range | 84 | 88.5 |
| Device Capacity | 95 | – |
| Ease of Deployment | 72.5 | – |
| Value for Money | – | 95 |
| Power Efficiency | – | 85 |
| Setup Flexibility | – | 94 |
| Connection Stability | – | 82 |
Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Compact 802.11ac Wave2
What owners praise
- Ultra-compact footprint compared to standard APs
- High 1733 Mbps throughput on 5GHz band
- Supports over 200 concurrent clients reliably
- Professional-grade UniFi management interface
- Available aesthetic skins for architectural blending
What to know first
- PoE injector often sold separately in single packs
- Requires a dedicated controller for full feature set
- Performance on 2.4GHz is lower than the 5GHz band
Skip it if users looking for a simple plug and play router without a separate controller
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 | Ubiquiti UniFi nanoHD Compact 802.11ac Wave2 | TL-WA1201 |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 817882024228 | 840460603102 845973084035 |
| ASIN | B07DWW3P6K | B08SBXVSF3 |
| GTIN | 817882024228 | 840460603102 845973084035 |
| Brand | Ubiquiti Networks | TP-Link |
| Color | White | White |
| Voltage | 48 volts | 12 volts_of_direct_current |
| Coverage | Extensive | Extensive coverage |
| Frequency | 5 GHz | 5 |
| Model Name | UniFi nanoHD | TL-WA1201 |
| Antenna Type | Internal | Fixed |
| Manufacturer | Ubiquiti | TP-Link |
| Model Number | UAP-NANOHD-US | TL-WA1201 |
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