The Ubiquiti UniFi WiFi 7 Lite Access Point (U7-Lite), announced on March 3, 2025, is an entry-level, compact dual-band WiFi 7 access point for ceiling installations in residential or light commercial spaces, offering essential WiFi 7 upgrades without 6 GHz support for budget-conscious users. It features 4 spatial streams (2×2 MU-MIMO on 2.4/5 GHz) for aggregate throughput up to 4.988 Gbps (688 Mbps 2.4 GHz 4.3 Gbps 5 GHz), covering up to 115 m² (1,250 sq ft) and handling 200 clients with MU-MIMO, OFDMA, and BSS Coloring for efficient multi-device performance. Measuring Ø171.5 x 33 mm and weighing ~350 g, its sleek white dome design includes integrated antennas and a single 2.5 GbE RJ45 PoE port (802.3at, 13W max draw) for simple daisy-chaining. Powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz processor and 2 GB DDR4 RAM, it integrates seamlessly with the UniFi Network app for zero-touch provisioning, guest portals, and VLANs, supporting mesh expansion. Strengths include its affordability and low-profile aesthetics for easy upgrades from WiFi 6, but it lacks tri-band capabilities and requires separate PoE injection—perfect for regions without 6 GHz or moderate-density environments. Specification Details Model U7-Lite (UniFi WiFi 7 Lite Access Point) Dimensions Ø171.5 x 33 mm (Ø6.8 x 1.3″) Weight ~350 g (0.77 lb) Processor Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz Memory 2 GB DDR4 WiFi Standard WiFi 7 (802.11be), Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), 4 spatial streams (2×2 MU-MIMO) WiFi Throughput Up to 4.988 Gbps aggregate (688 Mbps 2.4 GHz 4.3 Gbps 5 GHz) Coverage Area Up to 115 m² (1,250 ft²) Max Clients 200 simultaneous users Managed Devices Up to 30 UniFi devices Ports 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 (PoE in) Power 802.3at PoE (13W max consumption) Antennas Integrated (4 dBi 2.4 GHz, 6 dBi 5 GHz) Features MU-MIMO, OFDMA, BSS Coloring, WPA3, guest portal, VLAN support Management UniFi Network app (iOS/Android/web), Bluetooth setup Mounting Ceiling/wall (kit included) Operating Environment Indoor; -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Certifications FCC, IC, CE In the Box U7-Lite AP, mounting hardware, quick start guide Warranty 2 years (extendable via UI Care)
