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The RayNeo Air 4 Pro Batman Justice Edition is a limited collector's variant of RayNeo's latest display glasses. Essentially adding a clip-on Batman mask and themed packaging to the existing hardware that delivers HDR10, Bang & Olufsen audio, and a 201-inch virtual screen.

RayNeo Air 4 Pro: 30-second reviewSpecs

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Display: 0.6-inch Tandem Micro-OLED per eye; 201-inch equivalent at 6 metres
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 per eye (2D); 3840 x 1080 combined (3D)
Brightness: 1,200 nits peak
Contrast: 200,000:1
Colour space: 98% DCI-P3; 145% sRGB
Colour accuracy: Delta E < 2
Refresh rate: 60Hz / 120Hz
HDR: HDR10 with HueView 2.0
Processor: Vision 4000
Audio: 4-speaker system, tuned by Bang & Olufsen; Whisper Mode and Surround Mode
Eye protection: TUV SUD Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free certified
Colour modes: Standard, Movie, Eye Protection
Connectivity: USB-C DisplayPort; compatible with iPhone 15/16, MacBook, iPad, Android, consoles
Prescription support: Magnetic lens frame; compatible with Lensology custom lenses
Weight: 76g
Dimensions: 176.5 x 154.3 x 47.4mm
Batman Justice Edition extras: Clip-on Batman Bat Shade; standard lens shade; collector's vault packaging
Optional accessory: RayNeo Pocket TV (sold separately)

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro Batman Justice Edition are the latest iteration of the company's display glasses and quite a leap forward compared with the RayNeo Air 3S Pro’s that I looked at, at the beginning of the year.

This new iteration runs alongside the standard RayNeo Air 4 Pro but adds a little Batman branding to the package. The glasses arrive in a large collector's vault that will instantly appeal to any DC fan. The presentation of the special edition box is rather restrained rather than garish, with a large bat symbol on an otherwise all-black box. Inside are the glasses inside the usual protective case, just with the addition of the Batman symbol.

Like the box, the glasses themselves are equally discreet: there’s just a small Batman logo on the right arm alongside the Bang & Olufsen branding, otherwise in every other way they look almost identical to the standard Air 4 Pro. The real differentiator is tucked beneath a cardboard divider, which, once lifted away, reveals the clip-on Batman mask. This is a masquerade-style shade that snaps neatly onto the front of the glasses frame, helping to block out light and amusing anyone who may be watching you.

The mask itself is actually well designed and clips and unclips easily; it’s also incredibly light, so it adds little or no perceivable weight to your nose, and does something genuinely useful beyond the obvious fun. The glasses' lenses are slightly opaque, so that you can see a little of what is going on around you. Once the shade is in place, this essentially blocks ambient light far more effectively than the standard shade, making a more immersive experience in brighter environments. Sat still watching The Dark Knight through a MacBook Pro; the effect with the mask in place is impressive once your mind gets used to the little big screen effect.

Through the test, I ran the glasses on a MacBook Pro M1 Max, an iPhone 15 Pro, an iPad mini and the RayNeo Pocket TV device, and the setup was consistently straightforward. The glasses power on automatically when the USB-C cable connects, and the display mirrors immediately with no configuration required. The cable that connects the glasses to a host device runs from the back of the right arm, over your shoulder, to the device, and it becomes easy to ignore.

One of the headline features over previous models is HDR10. In practice, watching HDR content via Netflix and Apple TV on the MacBook, the improvement in shadow detail and mid-tone contrast is real, although subtle. The Vision 4000 chip's AI SDR-to-HDR upscaling adds to the visual crispness of most content. Neither transformation is dramatic. Together, however, they do boost the visual quality over earlier RayNeo glasses.

The Bang & Olufsen audio is a clear improvement, and through the test, I found that the standard mode delivered the best balanced, clear sound, and a decent volume that was definitely better than previous AR glasses. Whisper Mode is once again inaudible to anyone nearby, especially in crowded environments, making this a great solution for commuting, although probably not with the mask in place. Surround Mode is the only disappointment. The spatial effect is noticeable, but the volume drop makes it difficult to use unless you're in a quiet room.

One of the other features I was keen to try is the 2D-to-3D AI conversion. For personal video files shot on your phone, it is genuinely impressive, creating convincing depth that surprised me on the first render to show my dog walking in pretty effectively in 3D. For feature films and streaming content, things are a little more complicated. The AI processing doesn’t work on streamed content at all, and even with locally stored files, the processing seemed to hang on content that was too long. The RayNeo Pocket TV accessory, tested separately, enables standalone streaming via Google TV but similarly does not extend 3D processing to that content.

The RayNeo Air 4 Pros are a great set of display glasses which pack down to the size of a glasses case, enabling you to take them anywhere. If you’re travelling, then it’s a great way to take a decent large-format screen with you. The Batman Justice Edition shade is a bit of fun, so if you're a Batman fan, then these will be a great choice. For all others, the standard edition is, aside from the mask, identical.

RayNeo Air 4 Pro: Price & availability

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The RayNeo Air 4 Pro is available directly from uk.rayneo.com. The standard edition is priced at $249 / £249 direct from the RayNeo website. On Amazon.com, they're priced at $299 and £379 at Amazon.co.uk.

The Batman Justice Edition carries a small additional premium - and at the time of review, I'm only seeing it available on the RayNeo website in the US.

The optional RayNeo Pocket TV, which enables standalone Google TV streaming without a connected device, is sold separately.

• Score: 4/5

RayNeo Air 4 Pro: Design & build

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The Air 4 Pro are instantly recognisable as a pair of display glasses with that slightly bulkier design compared with a standard pair of glasses. However, the size and bulk are slowly reducing, and these are noticeably slimmer than earlier generations and rivals I've tested.

The build quality of the frame is all well-constructed and has a premium feel despite the relatively low price. Some of the notable signs that these are not standard sunglasses include the thicker-than-standard arms that have space to fit the electronics, speakers, and control buttons. This means that while these are getting slimmer, they are still very noticeable as something different.

One of the main concerns with any set of display glasses is weight and, therefore, how comfortable they will be when worn for extended viewing sessions. At just 76g, the glasses are genuinely lightweight, and wearing them through a full viewing of The Dark Knight produced only the temporary nose pressure you'd expect from any glasses worn continuously.

The nose pad does offer some adjustment if limited by the ability to move the pads in and out to change the screen distance from your eyes, which is a useful calibration tool. The one consistent note from testing, as with the Air 3s Pro, is that to get the screen in the right position required pushing the glasses slightly down the nose from the natural wearing position. I

The glasses are not self-contained and require a host device to stream content, in the same way as a monitor. Here, a USB-C cable exits from the back of the right arm and trails down to your connected device, be that a laptop, mobile phone or Pocket TV. The positioning of the cable is well thought through, essentially over the shoulder rather than dropping straight down, and after an initial positioning, you genuinely forget about it.

There is something more to this edition of the glasses over the standard with the Batman shade that clips to the front of the frame. Once installed, the slightly opaque lenses are screened off to black, and the size of the mask helps to block out more ambient light than the standard shade. While the shade works and is light, it still adds some weight to the unit, and is probably best left at home when using these on your daily commute.

• Design & build: 4/5

RayNeo Air 4 Pro: Features

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The Air 4 Pro features two 0.6-inch Micro-OLED screens, one 1080p per eye with a max brightness of 1,200 nits, 200,000:1 contrast and 98% DCI-P3 colour. This is essentially the same as the Air 3S Pro that I looked at a couple of months ago.

What this latest release adds is an all-new Vision 400 processor that brings, amongst other enhancements, HDR10 support, better colour mapping and contrast. The other big feature here is the Audio by Bang and Olufsen.

The Vision 4000 chip's enhancements reach right across the feature set, especially with the new AI processing that works in the background to boost the quality of the visuals. AI SDR-to-HDR upscaling is applied in real-time, so it’s one of those features that makes a big difference, but you don’t actually notice it, as it’s so integrated with the workings of the glasses.

The AI 2D-to-3D conversion is another major feature that requires the companion app to use. This is good, but it does seem to be in its early development. For personal video files shot on an iPhone and stored locally, the processing is genuinely impressive, with the depth separation being convincing, and the effect adds genuine visual interest to the footage.

One discrepancy on the site's description of the glasses that is worth noting is that six colour modes are listed: Standard, Game, Movie, Eye Protection, Professional, and Vision Boost, but the review unit had only three: Standard, Movie, and Eye Protection. Game, Professional, and Vision Boost modes were not present in the firmware version tested, but may well be added later. Standard and Eye Protection proved the most useful for general viewing; Movie mode warmed the image far too much for my liking.

The Bang & Olufsen audio partnership is genuinely a great addition with the four-speaker system. Standard mode supplies clear, balanced sound with good depth and enough volume for most environments. Whisper Mode is once again impressive, and sitting in a café, the people I was with were unable to hear any noise from the glasses until they put their heads up close.

One of the audio features that I was looking forward to trying was the Surround Mode, which introduces spatial quality to the audio.

Through the test, I tried the glasses with several devices and for all, the Plug-and-play compatibility was good with the iPhone 15 Pro, MacBook Pro M1 Max, and iPad mini, simply plugging in and being recognised without issue.

Navigation of the on-screen display is handled via a double-click of the left arm menu button to enter settings, volume buttons to scroll, and a single click to select. Switching between 2D and 3D requires a triple press of the volume rocker, followed by the RayNeo XR app to manage content. The control system works, but it takes a while for it to become intuitive.

• Features: 4.5/5

RayNeo Air 4 Pro: Performance

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The simplest way to get started with the Air 4 Pros is to simply plug them directly into the USB-C port at the bottom of your phone, laptop or other device that enables display out. Once the glasses are plugged in, they instantly become a virtual 201-inch screen or at least the illusion of one.

Initially, it does just look like two small screens in front of your eyes, but due to the close proximity and resolution, your brain quickly enables the illusion of the scale of the screen to settle in. Once that brain adjustment happens, the effect of the screens is impressive and makes an ideal option for watching back media.

One hope for these display glasses was that I would be able to use them as a wearable screen for the computer; however, at 1080p, the screen resolution is limited. There’s also the fact that you need to keep your head still as the lenses are fixed to the glasses, so every head movement sees the screens move, which is initially a little disorientating. Unlike VR glasses, there’s no image stabilisation, so the more stationary your head, the better the effect.

The way that these glasses work is that what you’re looking at is actually a projection of the screens, rather than directly at the screens themselves. This means that the lens part of the glasses, while dark like sunglasses, is opaque so that you can see what’s going on around you. However, the density of the shades is high, so while in bright conditions you can see in front of you, in shaded rooms they may as well be blacked out, and all you really see are shadows crossing the display.

As with previous editions, there is a plastic shade that clips to the front, helping to block the light and boost the screen visuals. However, these being the Batman edition, as well as the standard shade, there's also the Batman option. This mask is larger than the standard version and helps to illuminate even more light. The effect is good and really does have a dramatic effect on just how immersive the experience is.

The visuals are good, but then so were the visuals of the Air 3S Pro, which share a similar resolution and specification screens. However, with the new Vision 4000 processor, the visual quality gets a boost with HDR10 content, which displays brighter and with greater dynamic range.

In practice, HDR10 content viewed via Netflix and Apple TV on the MacBook Pro showed better shadow and highlight detail than the standard display, and the videos were slightly stronger in contrast and brightness. While there is an improvement, it is subtle, so if you’re expecting a huge difference, then you’ll be disappointed.

HDR content on the MacBook Pro via Netflix and Apple TV is a great place to check the full effect, although again limited by the 1080p resolution, which is apparent. The Dark Knight was used to test the visuals, primarily due to it being a Batman film, but it was also partly shot on IMAX film with extremely deliberate lighting. The effect was notable, but you would only notice it if you were looking for it.

Flicking through the glasses options, there’s a good amount of choice, and those looking to use this with a gaming console will be pleased to see the 120Hz refresh rate option. At 60Hz, action sequences showed a small amount of motion judder, although this is slightly masked by the 1080p resolution. Switching to 120Hz did enable smoother motion, and for gaming, you’d probably want to switch to this option; for standard TV and film, 60Hz will more than suffice.

One of the notable features of these glasses is the 1,200 nit peak brightness, and when these are coupled with the dark opaque lenses, you can view the screens in almost any lighting conditions. There is the usual shade in the box, but then, this being the Batman edition, there’s also the Batman mask that can be clipped to the front. This is probably not something that you would want to wear in and around the office or in public, but in the comfort of your own home, it is a bit of fun.

While the main aim of the Batman shade is to support the partnership with the Batman brand, the larger size of the shade compared with the standard version does help to block out a little more light and further adds to the immersive experience. Other than the visuals of the Batman mask, there really is little other benefit, and unless you’re a Batman fan, then it’s probably best to opt for the slightly cheaper standard version.

One of the other features that had stood out was the 3D potential, especially with these being Batman-branded. To access the 3D features, you can either use the App to view your own content or stereoscopic content by double-clicking the left and right rocker levers on the arms. I was hoping that with the Dark Knight having been shot for IMAX, or at least some of the scenes, would somehow be 3D optimised through the AI feature. Testing this feature with the glasses connected to the App and video content from my phone viewed through the app, the effect is impressive; oddly, still images once processed are less impressive. Having tested some smaller files, I decided to see if this near-realtime 3D enhancement of video was also possible for feature films and streaming content.

Unfortunately, I quickly established that this may be pushing the 3D AI conversion a little too far, and streamed content cannot be processed regardless of the source, and even the RayNeo Pocket TV accessory, which brings standalone Google TV streaming to the glasses, doesn’t add any 3D processing.

Looking at the colour options, and again there’s a good choice, and the effects are quite stark, and through this test I actually found the standard mode was the best for film, TV and other content. Switching to the movie option turned everything a little too yellow.

Another of the big features for these glasses is the audio partnership with Bang & Olufsen, and this is genuinely a good boost to the audio quality. Watching several episodes of Monarch and The Dark Knight through the MacBook Pro, the sound quality through Standard mode was impressive, comfortably better than laptop speakers and on a par with a decent set of over-ear headphones. Whisper Mode's ability, which impressed me in the past, once again manages to contain audio within the immediate vicinity. However, the surround sound option that I was looking forward to testing just seemed to run too quietly, and the only place that I could take full advantage was in a quiet room, and even then, the volume just felt a touch too quiet.

In the final part of the test, I tried using the glasses as a secondary display for the MacBook, and I found that for reviewing product manuals and reference material, it was workable. While for reading, the resolution is ok, and the larger area was good, again, you do need to keep your head still. Throughout the review, while these screens are good and the price well balanced, you still can’t escape that the screens are quite small compared with the latest VR headsets, and the fact that there’s no horizon steady or stabilisation will take a bit of getting used to.

Alongside the Air 4 Pros, I also took a look at the RayNeo Pocket TV accessory, tested as part of this review, and this worked incredibly well once set up as a standalone streaming device connected to the glasses via USB-C, and enables you to connect without a phone or laptop, as long as there’s a wifi connection.

• Performance: 4.5/5

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Batman Justice Edition: Final verdict

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro Batman Justice Edition display glasses are great fun if you’re a Batman fan and want something else for the collection. For everyone else, there’s the standard option of the Air 4 Pros, which are slightly cheaper.

If you strip away the fact that the shade is a Batman mask and you’re unlikely to wear it out in public, the effect when clipped to the front of the glasses, with the more extensive coverage over the shades, actually does block more light, so in a way, the mask is practical.

When it comes to the list of enhancements from the Air 3S Pro I looked at earlier in the year, while the screen resolutions remain much the same, the HDR10 display, Bang & Olufsen audio, and a 120Hz refresh rate do make these glasses and far better for media playback when you’re on the move.

The 3D conversion feature again offers great potential, and it works well on personal video footage, but at present, it cannot process streaming content, and even on compatible files, the effect varies depending on the content, but is genuinely impressive.

For DC fans, the Justice Edition is great fun. For everyone else, the standard Air 4 Pro offers identical performance, and at a slightly lower price.

Value

Standard Air 4 Pro at £249 are cheap for this display quality. The Batman Justice Edition Premium is great fun for dedicated fans

4

Design

Slim, well-built, and comfortable for extended viewing sessions. Batman shade looks great and works practically if you’re a fan.

4

Features

HDR10, B&O audio, 120Hz and AI processing are all decent upgrades. The 3D is limited to personal video files, but again shows potential. 

4

Performance

HDR enhancement is visible, and the audio is excellent, although the surround sound option is a little low in volume.

4

Total

The Batman edition is great fun for fans and considering the price the standard edition is good value if you want a set of display glasses 

4.5

Should you buy the RayNeo Air 4 Pro?

(Image credit: Alastair Jennings)Buy it if...

You want a personal cinema for travel 
lightweight, immersive, and genuinely good-looking, these are the best display glasses for media consumption available right now.

You're a DC fan
The Justice Edition packaging, Batman shade and collector's vault make this one of the more enjoyable unboxing experiences in tech, and the mask genuinely improves immersion.

Don't buy it if...

You're buying primarily for the 3D feature.
AI 3D works impressively on your own video files, but does not extend to streaming content or feature films, which is where most viewers will want it.

You want true augmented reality.
These are display glasses that simulate a large screen, not smart glasses with AR overlays or standalone computing. A connected device is always required.

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TP-Link Omada EAP787: 30-second review

Ceiling-mounted access points have been extremely popular since makers like TP-Link began designing them with PoE in mind.

Positioning the TP-Link Omada EAP787 in a range of these devices, it's either at the top or just below it, since the makers do have the EAP783, which is BE20000 rated.

Depending on the region this equipment is deployed, the EAP787 is either a BE12000 or BE15000 capable device with up to channels covering 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz frequencies. In the USA(BE15000), these bands offer 5765 Mbps on 6 GHz, 8648 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, totalling 15101 Mbps.

In the EU and UK (BE12000), those numbers are 5765 Mbps on 6 GHz, 5765 Mbps on 5 GHz and 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, totalling 12218 Mbps. The hardware is identical; it’s just that in the USA, the FCC permits 320 MHz-wide channels on the 5 GHz band, whereas under European regulators (ETSI/Ofcom), the limit is 5 GHz to just 160 MHz wide.

The caveat to having this much bandwidth available is that the EAP787 must use a 10GbE backhaul to connect to the larger network, and potentially the Internet. And that requires a special switch that supports PoE++ 10GbE.

As with most TP-Links Omada hardware, the EAP787 is packed with Enterprise-class technologies that allow it to be remotely configured and controlled, and this AP also has a frequency monitoring technology that detects interference in real-time and enables the hardware to reconfigure automatically.

The only significant missing feature is APC on 6GHz, something that TP-Link has promised is coming soon via a firmware update.

Given its capabilities, the EAP787 seems implausibly cheap, but it's worth noting that buying these might require larger investments in network infrastructure to make the most of what they can do.

If you have a 10GbE PoE++ switch, then this is probably one of the best access points available. And when TP-Link releases the AFC firmware, it will get even better.

(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)TP-Link Omada EAP787: price and availability

• How much does it cost? $250/£230/€280
• When is it out? Available now
• Where can you get it? Available from Amazon and other online retailers.

As with most TP-Link hardware, the EAP787 is available from major online resellers, including Amazon. In the USA, it costs $249.99 and in the UK it's £ 250.

However, I wouldn’t recommend buying it on Amazon unless you only need a single unit. Many resellers who specialize in network equipment offer excellent deals on bulk purchases and bundles that include a 12V power supply or a PoE injector.

The competition comes primarily from another TP-Link design, the EAP 873, as well as the Ubiquiti Unifi U7 Pro XGS and U7 Pro Max.

The EAP873 is effectively two EAP787s glued together, offering a massive BE22000 spec, but it lacks the dedicated TF scanning, AFC or Bluetooth. It also requires dual 10GbE LAN ports to provide sufficient uplink. The cost of this item is $499.99 on Amazon, which seems appropriate for the bandwidth on offer.

The Ubiquiti U7 Pro XGS costs $299.99 from Amazon, and that’s a BE15000 specification AP (in the USA), and also uses a single 10GbE PoE++ port for power and data.

The Ubiquiti U7-Pro-Max is very similar from a Wi-Fi perspective, having the same BE15000 capability, but bizarrely, the makers have given this model only a single 2.5GbE PoE+ Uplink. It’s only a little cheaper than the Ubiquiti U7 Pro XGS, so I’d avoid that option.

Based on the specifications and cost, the EAP787 seems something of a bargain, but it’s worth considering the extra infrastructure needed to make the best use of this hardware before making an impulse purchase.

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• Value score: 4/5

TP-Link Omada EAP787: Specs

Feature

Specification

Model

EAP787 v1 (BE15000 US / BE12000 EU)

Wi-Fi Standard

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)

Wi-Fi Bands

Tri-Band: 688 Mbps (2.4GHz) + 8648 Mbps (5GHz) + 5765 Mbps (6GHz)

Total Throughput

Up to 15,101 Mbps (US) / 12,195 Mbps (EU)

Streams

8 spatial streams (4x4 on 5GHz, 2x2 on 6GHz, 2x2 on 2.4GHz)

Modulation

4096-QAM (Wi-Fi 7), 1024-QAM, 256-QAM

Channel Width

Up to 320MHz (6GHz), 160/240MHz (5GHz)

Uplink Port

1x 10G/2.5G Ethernet (2.5G with PoE+, 10G with PoE++)

PoE Standard

802.3bt (PoE++) (51.7W max; also supports DC power)

Dedicated RF Scanning

2x2 radio; requires Omada controller v6.0+

AFC Support

Yes, via firmware update (planned April 2026)

MLO Support

Multi-Link Operation across 5GHz + 6GHz

Concurrent Clients

510+ (lab tested)

Coverage Area

Up to 2,050 ft² / 190 m²

Bluetooth

BLE 5.2

Management

Omada SDN (controller required for advanced features); standalone web UI

Mesh Support

Yes (Omada Mesh)

Seamless Roaming

Yes

TP-Link Omada EAP787: design

• Large dish design
• Ceiling and wall mounting
• 10GbE PoE++ implications

The EAP787 follows TP-Link's standard Omada ceiling-mount aesthetic of a large circular disc designed for flush ceiling or suspended tile installation. The push-and-rotate mount mechanism makes installation straightforward for IT teams.

Using it with 51.7W PoE++, that’s a significant power draw, and the unit is notably large, which may create challenges in space-constrained or aesthetics-sensitive environments.

It comes with a circular mounting plate with holes for four possible connection options. These include a basic ceiling/wall mount, a 3.5-inch US round junction box, a US gang outlet, and an EU gang outlet.

In a recess on the underside of the EAP787 is the 10GbE PoE++ port, and a 12V input if you wish to power it directly rather than use PoE. A plastic cover is provided for this area, but I’d only use it if you have Ethernet cables terminated with a 90-degree connector, since with it attached, there is no straight path to the port.

Four internal antennas handle the eight Wi-Fi streams, while a separate pair of internal antennas is used for the dedicated RF scanning radio. BLE 5.2 is also built in, enabling future IoT integration and remote out-of-band management possibilities via the Omada app.

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There is a single 10G/2.5G combo Ethernet port, with the operating speed determined solely by the PoE class provided by the upstream switch. As an alternative, there is a 12V power input, but the PSU for this isn’t included in the box. And TP-Link also makes PoE++ injectors if you want to avoid a PoE++ switch but already have 10GbE networking.

Being generous, this is an elegant design that lets buyers enter at PoE+ and upgrade later. But it’s also worth noting that to get the most from this design requires a 10GbE PoE++ switch, and something like the TP-Link TL-SX3206HPP with four ports of 10GbE PoE++ is likely to cost you £500, substantially more than the EAP787.

For a larger deployment, the 24-port TP-Link SX3832MPP is likely to cost you £1,619.95, though this does have eight 10GbE SFP+ ports to handle the network backbone.

The relatively low price of this Access Point is a lure to get on board the Omada train, as to get all the best features and easiest control requires at least an Omada controller and probably an Omada switch.

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Design score: 4/5

TP-Link Omada EAP787: In use

• Omada control
• AFC is not yet ready

For those unfamiliar with the Omada ecosystem, all TP-Link’s Omada-branded equipment follows the same pattern: it can be used in standalone web-interface mode or via an Omada controller. The controller can be either a hardware controller at additional cost, or a software one configured on a system that remains operationally 24/7.

For an IT professional with lots of TP-Link gear managed by Omada controllers, it makes for an easy life, as the system can be managed globally, including over different sites through a single web-based interface.

Luckily for this review, I already have an Omada controller and a number of Omada access points, so adding this one to the gang is merely a matter of plugging it in and then going to the Omada controller app to adopt it. Once joined to the system, the controller will monitor the EAP787, and automatically deploy the pre-defined SSIDs associated with the network.

That saves me some time, but if I were deploying a dozen of these or other Omada hardware across multiple locations, it could save a substantial amount of effort. It’s also incredibly useful for making sweeping changes and collecting data that might justify buying more (or less) equipment to better meet the demands placed on the network.

Some will argue that TP-Link are attempting to lock you into their hardware, and to a degree, that’s an accurate analysis, but most networking hardware makers do much the same thing, and hardware uniformity makes for greater predictability.

Like all the TP-Link Omada equipment I’ve recently tested, the EAP787 was immediately recognised by the Omada controller and began working alongside the others within minutes.

One special feature I’ve not seen previously, but on the EAP787 is dedicated RF scanning. This is an independent monitoring of the usable spectrum for interference without disrupting client traffic. To leverage this continuous adaptation, the Omada controller v6.0 or higher is required, but it is arguably the device's most compelling enterprise capability.

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If there is a blot on this wonderfully cultured Omada landscape, it’s AFC on the EAP787.

AFC, or Automated Frequency Coordination, allows the 6GHz radio to transmit at higher power levels, substantially improving range. That’s important because 5765 Mbps of the available bandwidth is allocated to 6GHz, and if it’s only of use to those standing under the Access Point, then the BE12000 (or BE15000) rating is a little disingenuous.

At the time of writing this review, AFC doesn’t work on the EAP787, although it’s promised in a firmware update coming, allegedly, in April 2026. Until it ships, the 6GHz range will be constrained by standard power limits, as is the case with most current Wi-Fi 7 APs.

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• In Use: 4/5

TP-Link Omada EAP787: performance

• AFC will improve 6GHz, eventually
• EU performance reduction on 5GHz

Performance testing on this hardware is slightly coloured at this point, partly because, depending on what region you are in, there is a different bandwidth topology, and also because AFC isn’t yet ready for public consumption.

The EAP787 uses the same Qualcomm chipset family as its EAP783 brother, though its 5GHz radio is specified at an even higher rate of 8648 Mbps vs the EAP783's 5760 Mbps, suggesting the 5GHz radio has been significantly upgraded.

However, no single client can access that much bandwidth, and in Europe, the 5GHz band is limited to 5760 Mbps anyway.

What’s true wherever the EAP787 is deployed is that the 10GbE port can sustain over 9 Gbps, assuming the wirelessly connected clients are pulling or pushing that much data. As this AP can support more than 500 users simultaneously, that should be possible.

MLO performance, like other 2024-era Wi-Fi 7 APs, will fluctuate until AFC is live. As 6GHz range limitations constrain MLO effectiveness, as noted across the Omada lineup. The EAP787 could be the hardware to fix that issue when TP-Link finally releases the firmware necessary to activate AFC.

It’s worth noting that AFC isn’t yet available on Ubiquiti's alternative devices, so if that feature works as intended when it becomes available, it’s a significant advantage for the EAP787.

While it’s difficult to put hard numbers on its effectiveness, the dedicated RF scanning radio operates independently from the three data radios, meaning real-time interference monitoring does not tax Wi-Fi throughput. This is a notable advantage in high-density or congested RF environments such as convention centres, hospitals, and lecture halls.

In my testing with a suitably Wi-Fi 7 capable laptop, connection speeds of 1.2 Gbps are standard when near the AP, and even at range, 720 Mbps was sustained. The only caveat to that level of performance is that the first ten people will wonder what happened to their amazing connection when more people turn up.

• Performance score: 4/5

(Image credit: TP-Link)TP-Link Omada EAP787: Final verdict

When the wireless network is expanded with devices like the EAP787, then it's likely that other parts will need upgrading to make use of what it delivers. As I mentioned earlier, making the best use of this gear requires infrastructure changes, but new switches and Omada controllers might just be the tip of a considerable iceberg.

Because the majority of Wi-Fi access won’t be for internal systems, but the greater internet, and having a wireless network with access points that can shift up to 15000Mbps, won’t work if you only have 1GbE broadband at the end of that 10GbE infrastructure.

If you choose to embrace the EAP787 or its EAP783 bigger brother, or any of the UniFi U7 Pro equipment, then budget for a wider broadband pipe at the same time.

This hardware is designed for large enterprises and high-density venues, such as convention centres, lecture halls, or hospitals, with 100+ simultaneous clients per AP, where dedicated RF scanning and high client capacity matter.

It fits better with 10GbE infrastructure, since connecting it by 2.5GbE effectively negates the point of this AP, leaving you paying a premium for 2.5G performance available more cheaply elsewhere.

The Omada ecosystems, with their seamless controller integration, no licensing fees, and consistent Omada management, make it a natural upgrade path from earlier EAP models.

I would avoid using the EAP787 in small offices or homes, where a simpler EAP773 or EAP783 suffices. Those environments without 10GbE switching, or where anyone who needs an AP can deploy standalone without a controller and access all features.

This is plenty of AP for a modest price, but making the most of it requires TP-Link to finish its work with AFC, and those who choose this equipment must accept that it could easily lead to significant additional investment.

Should I buy a TP-Link Omada EAP787?TP-Link EAP787 Score Card

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Value

Aggressively priced for the specification of this device

4/5

Design

A simple dish with all the clever stuff inside

4/5

In Use

Works with Omada management, and AFC is promised

4/5

Performance

EU performance is restricted, but US bandwidth is epic

4/5

Overall

Better in the US than the EU, but be mindful of the switch you need with this

4.5/5

Buy it if...

You want Wi-Fi 7
While there is better Wi-Fi 7 hardware available, most of it costs much more than this. However, you may find that those clients who are using Wi-Fi 5 or 6 equipment get less of an uplift than expected.

You want central management
TP-Link has created a highly organised management system for its Omada-branded equipment, and that includes this access point. For a small IT covering a large facility, the ability to monitor and adjust hardware remotely is a huge cost-saving.

Don't buy it if...

You don’t have Wi-Fi 7 clients
Without the right hardware on the client end, there is little point in going with a Wi-Fi 7 access point. And, you might be able to get more bandwidth on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, by spending the same money on a Wi-Fi 6 or 6e access point.

You don’t use 10GbE
To make the best use of this equipment, it requires 10GbE and PoE++. Without those things, there is little point in deploying the EAP787.

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