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Best Wi-Fi Access Points Compared in 2026

These five access points are compared by wireless generation and listed aggregate rate, Ethernet uplink, PoE or mounting, environment or use case, and price. The lineup spans dual-band and Wi-Fi 6 designs built for different deployment settings rather than a single use case.

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Winner

DrayTek VigorAP 805 Mesh AX3000 Wireless Access Point. 2.5GbE Uplink.

The DrayTek VigorAP 805 Mesh AX3000 at £76.49 is the lowest priced option here and a starting point for buyers comparing this group.

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ProductBrandPriceRetailersNetwork speedListed product detailsWireless standard
DrayTek VigorAP 805 Mesh AX3000 Wireless Access Point. 2.5GbE Uplink.Draytek£76.49PCHub2.5GbEDrayTek VigorAP 805 Mesh AX3000 Wireless Access Point. 2.5GbE Uplink. additional 1GbE for Wired Connectivity. Cylinder Form-factorNot listed
Ruijie Networks RG-RAP2200(E) wireless access point 1267 Mbit/s WhiteRuijie Networks£80.83PCHubNot listedRuijie Networks RG-RAP2200(E) wireless access point 1267 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)Not listed
Grandstream Networks GWN7664ELR wireless access point 6000 Mbit/s WhitGrandstream Networks£181.64PCHubNot listedGrandstream Networks GWN7664ELR wireless access point 6000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)Not listed
Cisco Catalyst 9105AXI-E Wireless Access Point. Wi-Fi 6. 2x2 MU-MIMO.Cisco£407.58PCHubNot listedCisco Catalyst 9105AXI-E Wireless Access Point. Wi-Fi 6. 2x2 MU-MIMO. Controller Managed. PoE. Internal antenna. Ceiling or Desk Mount (C9105AXI-E)Wi-Fi 6
RUCKUS Networks 901-R350-WW02 wireless access point 1774 Mbit/s WhiteRUCKUS Networks£415.10PCHubNot listedRUCKUS Networks 901-R350-WW02 wireless access point 1774 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)Not listed
DrayTek VigorAP 805 Mesh AX3000 Wireless Access Point. 2.5GbE Uplink.

1. DrayTek VigorAP 805 Mesh AX3000 Wireless Access Point. 2.5GbE Uplink.

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Price shown £76.49

A dual-band access point with a listed wireless rate of up to 3 Gbps, a 2.5GbE uplink, and a second 1GbE port that can be used as a mini switch.

The DrayTek VigorAP 805 Mesh AX3000 pairs dual-band wireless, listed up to 3 Gbps, with a 2.5GbE uplink. A second 1GbE port can be used as a mini switch.

PoE is not listed for this access point, while it is listed for the other four units in this comparison.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of DrayTek VigorAP 805 Mesh AX3000 Wireless Access Point. 2.5GbE Uplink.. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Access point throughput and roaming testing

Measure throughput and latency at fixed distances, then test client capacity and roaming under repeatable load.

A comparable third-party result for DrayTek VigorAP 805 Mesh AX3000 Wireless Access Point. 2.5GbE Uplink. is not included here. See Wi-Fi 6 performance feature overview explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

Priced at £76.49, this is the most affordable unit in the group.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandDraytek
Price£76.49
Network speed2.5GbE
Listed product detailsDrayTek VigorAP 805 Mesh AX3000 Wireless Access Point. 2.5GbE Uplink. additional 1GbE for Wired Connectivity. Cylinder Form-factor

Compatible hardware

  • Check against Wi-Fi routersConfirm the router supports the required access point or mesh configuration.
  • Check against Network switchesCheck PoE standard and power budget if the access point uses PoE.
  • Check against Ethernet and fibre cablesMatch the uplink port speed, connector and cable category.

What we like

What we don't like

  • PoE is not listed, unlike the other four access points
  • No installation mount type is specified
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Ruijie Networks RG-RAP2200(E) wireless access point 1267 Mbit/s White

2. Ruijie Networks RG-RAP2200(E) wireless access point 1267 Mbit/s White

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Price shown £80.83

An 802.11ac Wave2 access point with a listed rate of 1267 Mbit/s and MU-MIMO support, suited to networks that have not yet moved to Wi-Fi 6.

The RG-RAP2200(E) uses 802.11ac Wave2 with MU-MIMO, a generation step behind the Wi-Fi 6 units in this lineup. Its listed rate of 1267 Mbit/s is lower on paper than the Wi-Fi 6 models, reflecting the older standard.

PoE support simplifies installation by allowing both data and power to run over a single Ethernet cable, matching the approach used by three other access points in this comparison.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Ruijie Networks RG-RAP2200(E) wireless access point 1267 Mbit/s White. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Access point throughput and roaming testing

Measure throughput and latency at fixed distances, then test client capacity and roaming under repeatable load.

A comparable third-party result for Ruijie Networks RG-RAP2200(E) wireless access point 1267 Mbit/s White is not included here. See Wi-Fi 6 performance feature overview explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £80.83, it sits just above the lowest priced model in this group.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandRuijie Networks
Price£80.83
Listed product detailsRuijie Networks RG-RAP2200(E) wireless access point 1267 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Compatible hardware

  • Check against Wi-Fi routersConfirm the router supports the required access point or mesh configuration.
  • Check against Network switchesCheck PoE standard and power budget if the access point uses PoE.
  • Check against Ethernet and fibre cablesMatch the uplink port speed, connector and cable category.

What we like

What we don't like

  • 802.11ac Wave2 rather than Wi-Fi 6, a generation behind three other listed units
  • No stated Ethernet uplink speed beyond the standard port
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Grandstream Networks GWN7664ELR wireless access point 6000 Mbit/s Whit

3. Grandstream Networks GWN7664ELR wireless access point 6000 Mbit/s Whit

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Price shown £181.64

A long-range 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 access point built for outdoor spaces, with a listed aggregate rate of 6000 Mbit/s and support for enterprise cloud or on-premises management platforms.

The GWN7664ELR is described as long-range and intended for outdoor deployment, differentiating it from the indoor focused units in this comparison. Its listed 6000 Mbit/s aggregate rate is the highest figure stated among these five access points, though this reflects combined radio capacity rather than real world throughput.

Management flexibility is a notable aspect of this listing, with both cloud based and on-premises platforms described, giving network administrators a choice depending on their existing infrastructure.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Grandstream Networks GWN7664ELR wireless access point 6000 Mbit/s Whit. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Access point throughput and roaming testing

Measure throughput and latency at fixed distances, then test client capacity and roaming under repeatable load.

A comparable third-party result for Grandstream Networks GWN7664ELR wireless access point 6000 Mbit/s Whit is not included here. See Wi-Fi 6 performance feature overview explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

Priced at £181.64, it sits in the middle of this group.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandGrandstream Networks
Price£181.64
Listed product detailsGrandstream Networks GWN7664ELR wireless access point 6000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Compatible hardware

  • Check against Wi-Fi routersConfirm the router supports the required access point or mesh configuration.
  • Check against Network switchesCheck PoE standard and power budget if the access point uses PoE.
  • Check against Ethernet and fibre cablesMatch the uplink port speed, connector and cable category.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Higher price than the two entry access points in this comparison
  • No Ethernet uplink speed is stated, unlike the DrayTek 2.5GbE uplink
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Cisco Catalyst 9105AXI-E Wireless Access Point. Wi-Fi 6. 2x2 MU-MIMO.

4. Cisco Catalyst 9105AXI-E Wireless Access Point. Wi-Fi 6. 2x2 MU-MIMO.

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Price shown £407.58

A Wi-Fi 6 access point with 2x2 MU-MIMO and controller managed operation, designed for ceiling or desk mounting with an internal antenna and PoE support.

The Catalyst 9105AXI-E is a Wi-Fi 6 access point with 2x2 MU-MIMO and controller-managed operation. Its internal antenna and ceiling or desk mounting options are specified in the listing.

PoE is listed, as it is for Ruijie, Grandstream and RUCKUS. No aggregate wireless rate is specified for the Cisco model, while figures are listed for the other four access points.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Cisco Catalyst 9105AXI-E Wireless Access Point. Wi-Fi 6. 2x2 MU-MIMO.. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Access point throughput and roaming testing

Measure throughput and latency at fixed distances, then test client capacity and roaming under repeatable load.

A comparable third-party result for Cisco Catalyst 9105AXI-E Wireless Access Point. Wi-Fi 6. 2x2 MU-MIMO. is not included here. See Wi-Fi 6 performance feature overview explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £407.58, it is priced toward the higher end of this group.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandCisco
Price£407.58
Wireless standardWi-Fi 6
Listed product detailsCisco Catalyst 9105AXI-E Wireless Access Point. Wi-Fi 6. 2x2 MU-MIMO. Controller Managed. PoE. Internal antenna. Ceiling or Desk Mount (C9105AXI-E)

Compatible hardware

  • Check against Wi-Fi routersConfirm the router supports the required access point or mesh configuration.
  • Check against Network switchesCheck PoE standard and power budget if the access point uses PoE.
  • Check against Ethernet and fibre cablesMatch the uplink port speed, connector and cable category.

What we like

What we don't like

  • No aggregate wireless rate is specified, unlike three other listings
  • Priced above the DrayTek, Ruijie and Grandstream models
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RUCKUS Networks 901-R350-WW02 wireless access point 1774 Mbit/s White

5. RUCKUS Networks 901-R350-WW02 wireless access point 1774 Mbit/s White

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Price shown £415.10

An indoor Wi-Fi 6 access point with a listed rate of 1774 Mbit/s and PoE support, described as IoT ready for environments with connected device demands.

The RUCKUS 901-R350-WW02 is an indoor Wi-Fi 6 access point with a listed rate of 1774 Mbit/s and PoE support. Its description also calls it IoT ready.

PoE is also specified for Ruijie, Grandstream and Cisco. The RUCKUS aggregate rate is lower than the Grandstream listing, while both are Wi-Fi 6 models.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of RUCKUS Networks 901-R350-WW02 wireless access point 1774 Mbit/s White. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

Access point throughput and roaming testing

Measure throughput and latency at fixed distances, then test client capacity and roaming under repeatable load.

A comparable third-party result for RUCKUS Networks 901-R350-WW02 wireless access point 1774 Mbit/s White is not included here. See Wi-Fi 6 performance feature overview explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £415.10, it is the highest priced unit in this comparison.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandRUCKUS Networks
Price£415.10
Listed product detailsRUCKUS Networks 901-R350-WW02 wireless access point 1774 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Compatible hardware

  • Check against Wi-Fi routersConfirm the router supports the required access point or mesh configuration.
  • Check against Network switchesCheck PoE standard and power budget if the access point uses PoE.
  • Check against Ethernet and fibre cablesMatch the uplink port speed, connector and cable category.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Highest price among these five access points
  • Listed rate is lower than the Grandstream figure, though the Grandstream is described for outdoor use
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