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Ubiquiti UniFi Dream 7 Router UDR7 review

Wi-Fi 7 router priced at $569.

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
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Pros

Pros

  •   Very good close range performance to a single client
  •   Very good close range performance to multiple clients
  •   You don't need an online account to set it up
  •   Has extensive controls for device access times and filtering
  •   Unobtusive design that could be suitable for a living area
  •   Handled multi-client streams without interruption
Cons

Cons

  •   Extensive controls and configuration options are present, but does require some experience or learning
  •   Out-of-box performance was much slower than expected; had to change channel width to 320MHz to attain the fastest speed
  •   Band-steering did not select the fastest available band in our obstructed range test

Type

Type
Wi-Fi 7
Tri-band router (6Ghz)
1
Maximum NBN download speed (Mbps)
2000

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert rating
73%
Performance score
74%
Ease of use score
76%
Parental controls score
66%
Single client score
85%
Multi client score
84%
Obstructed range score
49%

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
NOT RATED
Annual power consumption (kWh(
115
Warranty (years)
2
Claimed firmware update period
Not stated
Country of origin
Vietnam

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$569.00
Annual Running Cost
$45.92

Specifications

Antennas
Internal
Gigabit LAN ports
0
2.5 gigabit Ethernet ports
3
5 gigabit Ethernet ports
0
10 gigabit Ethernet ports
0
USB-2 ports
0
USB-3 ports
0
USB-C ports
0
WAN speed (Gbps)
2.5
Maximum channel width (MHz)
320
Power cable length (cm)
190
Power button or switch
Setup software
App
Weight (g)
1116
Dimensions (HxWxD)
185 x 105 x 105
Website
ui.com

Features

Wi-Fi bands
2.4/5/6
Maximum claimed speeds (Gbps)
0.6/4.3/5.7
Free parental controls
Parental controls type
Firewall rules can be set based on categories such as social media and online gaming
Mesh network support
Mesh network compatability
Not specified
4/5G backup
VoIP
DLNA
MU-MIMO
Multi link operation (MLO)
Band steering
Guest networks
WPS
Turn LED lights on/off
Wall mountable
USB drive sharing
Web interface available
Default encryption
WPA2/WPA3
VPN
VPN type
Server and client, via app
Orientation
Upright
Scheduling
Can schedule via firewall rules
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Elias Plastiras tests a range of technology in the CHOICE computer lab, from laptops to smart home innovations and interconnected devices.  Prior to CHOICE, Elias spent 17 years working for Australian PC World, testing and writing about PCs and other small business gear. Elias tested almost everything in the PC realm, from 56K modems to network printers, as well as more mainstream consumer gear such as media players and PVRs. Elias enjoys testing products in a rigorous fashion, to highlight the good and the bad for the benefit of the consumer.

Elias Plastiras tests a range of technology in the CHOICE computer lab, from laptops to smart home innovations and interconnected devices.  Prior to CHOICE, Elias spent 17 years working for Australian PC World, testing and writing about PCs and other small business gear. Elias tested almost everything in the PC realm, from 56K modems to network printers, as well as more mainstream consumer gear such as media players and PVRs. Elias enjoys testing products in a rigorous fashion, to highlight the good and the bad for the benefit of the consumer.

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Peter Zaluzny

Peter Zaluzny is a Content producer in the Digital home team. He covers everything from home entertainment and personal safety devices to tech for your car and mattresses. Peter enjoys cutting through the nonsense to help people understand the products they’re considering to buy. He helps consumers make educated, informed decisions. Peter has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong.

Peter Zaluzny is a Content producer in the Digital home team. He covers everything from home entertainment and personal safety devices to tech for your car and mattresses. Peter enjoys cutting through the nonsense to help people understand the products they’re considering to buy. He helps consumers make educated, informed decisions. Peter has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong.