UniFi U6 Lite
$99 MSRPUniFi U6 Lite: what it is & who it's for
The cheapest way onto Wi-Fi 6 in the UniFi lineup. A straight 2×2 dual-band AP — fine for density-light rooms, but it gives up the U6 Pro's 4×4 5 GHz radio. Apartments, small homes, and low-density rooms where a cheap Wi-Fi 6 upgrade matters more than peak throughput.
Specifications
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
|---|---|
| 5 GHz Rate | 1.2 Gbps (BW80) |
| 2.4 GHz Rate | 300 Mbps (BW40) |
| Spatial Streams | 4 |
| Uplink Port | (1) GbE RJ45 |
| Power Method | PoE |
| Max Power Draw | 12 W |
| Max Clients | 300+ |
| Coverage Area | 115 m² (1,250 ft²) |
Verdict
The cheapest way onto Wi-Fi 6 in the UniFi lineup. A straight 2×2 dual-band AP — fine for density-light rooms, but it gives up the U6 Pro's 4×4 5 GHz radio.
Pros
- Lowest-cost Wi-Fi 6 UniFi AP at $99
- Standard 802.3af PoE — runs off almost any UniFi switch
- Compact (⌀160 mm) and quiet, blends into a ceiling
Cons
- Only 2×2 on 5 GHz — half the spatial streams of the U6 Pro
- 1 GbE uplink caps real-world throughput
- No 6 GHz / Wi-Fi 6E radio
Best forApartments, small homes, and low-density rooms where a cheap Wi-Fi 6 upgrade matters more than peak throughput.
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