Ubiquiti UniFi Express 7 to replace my AX86S

[bottos]

I just saw the Ubi Express 7 on sale for 154 Euro, and after reading all the comments here about Ubiquiti, it seems to be a good change.

My setup is simple, no ethernet, around 20 devices (about 5 are iot) all through wireless. The majority is Wifi 6, with 5 WiFi 7.

60% of the current AX86S use is streaming, 20% browsing and 20% gaming. I have one openVPN server setup in VPN fusion, with three devices going through it.

Just as additional info, I got my AX86S refurbished for 92 Euro about four years ago.

 

[Tech9]

This new device 154 Euro later will do exactly the same thing like your existing device. RT-AX86S is still supported by ASUS and RMerlin and good enough for your needs. If your Wi-Fi 7 devices are mostly phones/tablets - don't even bother. Don't expect great range on 6GHz band, you'll be using 2.4GHz/5GHz bands most of the time anyway. UX7 doesn't have a Switch, the moment you need to wire a device - extra expense. If you really want to spend money for complete mini UniFi system in one device - get UDR7 instead.

 

[bottos]

This new device 154 Euro later will do exactly the same thing like your existing device. RT-AX86S is still supported by ASUS and RMerlin and good enough for your needs. If your Wi-Fi 7 devices are mostly phones/tablets - don't even bother. Don't expect great range on 6GHz band, you'll be using 2.4GHz/5GHz bands most of the time anyway. UX7 doesn't have a Switch, the moment you need to wire a device - extra expense. If you really want to spend money for complete mini UniFi system in one device - get UDR7 instead.

OK, I get that. I searched the UDR7 but there is no deal for it. My thought was since I have a simple need, maybe the change would bring some benefit. If not, I will stay how I am, until the AX86S breaks, or there is a real need. And yes, all the Wi-Fi 7 devices are phones and tablets. I was thinking to get a PCIE Wi-Fi 7 board to use it on the PC, but to be honest, I don't think I need, I was more creating a case to replace my device for a newer one.