Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite vs Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite: specs comparison
How the Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite (access point) and the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite (access point) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite's fastest wired port runs at 2.5 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite.
- Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite supports the newer Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6.
- Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite has the faster 5 GHz radio: up to 4.3 Gbps vs 1.2 Gbps.
- Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite has the faster 2.4 GHz radio: up to 688 Mbps vs 300 Mbps.
- Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite is rated for more clients: 300+ vs 200+.
In common: both list 1 network port.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite if you want more clients (300+).
- Pick the Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite if you want 2.5 Gbps networking, Wi-Fi 7, a faster 5 GHz radio (4.3 Gbps) and a faster 2.4 GHz radio (688 Mbps).
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite | Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 7 (802.11be) |
| Radios and bands | 5 GHz 2 x 2 MU-MIMO, 2.4 GHz 2 x 2 SU-MIMO | 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz, each 2 x 2 MIMO |
| Maximum data rate | 5 GHz: 1.2 Gbps (80 MHz); 2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (40 MHz) | 5 GHz: 4.3 Gbps (240 MHz); 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps (40 MHz) |
| Maximum clients | 300+ | 200+ |
| Ports / interfaces | (1) GbE RJ45 port | (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45 port |
| Power / PoE | PoE, 44-57V DC, 12 W max | PoE, 42.5-57 V DC, 13 W max |
| Management | Not stated | UniFi Network and UniFi mobile app |
| Mounting | Ceiling, wall (mounts included) | Ceiling, wall (Lite Mount included) |
| Dimensions | 160 mm diameter x 33 mm | 171.5 mm diameter x 33 mm |
| Weight | 300 g; 315 g with mount | 313 g (11 oz) |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite and Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite?
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite's fastest wired port runs at 2.5 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite. Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite supports the newer Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6. Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite has the faster 5 GHz radio: up to 4.3 Gbps vs 1.2 Gbps.
Which supports the newer Wi-Fi standard, Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite or Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite?
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Lite supports the newer Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6.
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from Ubiquiti’s official pages. A spec that only one page states is not compared. Variants and options differ by region, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Spotted a difference? Report a correction.