This Omada EAP670 vs. EAP610 matchup represents the top and bottom tiers of TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 6 business access points (APs). They replace the EAP245 and other Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 variants.
The EAP670 is a top-tier broadcaster, and the EAP610 is entry-level. (Between them, there are a couple of mid-tier models.) Other than the differences in hardware specs and physical sizes, these APs share the same characteristics as the rest of the TP-Link Omada family.
Among other things, they can work together to form an Omada mesh system. In this review, however, I evaluate each as a single standalone PoE access point.
Here’s the bottom line: For the current price of $150 and $90, the Omada EA670 and Omada EA610 are excellent purchases for anyone who needs a quick way to add or scale up Wi-Fi 6 coverage in a large home.
And you’ll figure out which one to get when you’re through with this review. Check out this post on TP-Link’s Omada mesh for more about using multiple units in a robust business Wi-Fi system.
TP-Link Omada EAP670 vs. EAP610: Two excellent access points of different sizes (for different needs)
If you look at the Omada EAP670 or Omada EAP610 individually for the first time, you might be unable to tell one from the other. They are practically the same, taking a round shape. They are designed to be wall—or ceiling-mounted and have one PoE network port.
When put near each other, though, the latter is the mini version of the former. And on the inside, the two are also vastly different in terms of hardware specs.
Let’s check the tech.
TP-Link Omada EAP670 vs. EAP610: Hardware specifications
Besides being much larger—about twice the size—the EAP670 has higher Wi-Fi specs and support for 160MHz. It also has a 2.5GbE (PoE) port to deliver better Wi-Fi throughputs.
The EA610 is noticeably more affordable.
Other than that, the two are very similar, sharing the same firmware and features. They also share the same power adapter and PoE+ standard.
TP-Link Omada EAP670 | TP-Link Omada EAP610 | |
Device Type | PoE Access Point | |
Accessories Included | • Power Adapter • Ceiling/Wall Mounting Kits | |
Wi-Fi Bandwidth | Dual-band AX5400 | Dual-band AX1800 |
5GHz Band (channel width) | 4×4 AX: Up to 4804 Mbps (20/40/80/160MHz) | 2×2 AX: Up to 1201 Mbps (20/40/80MHz) |
2.4GHz Band (channel width) | 2×2 AX: Up to 574 Mbps (20/40MHz) | |
PoE Standard | 802.3at PoE (injector not included) | 802.3at PoE 48V Passive PoE (injector not included) |
Port | 1× 2.5GbE (PoE) | 1× GbE (PoE) |
Dimensions | 9.6 × 9.6 × 2.5 in (243 × 243 × 64 mm) | 6.3 × 6.3 × 1.3 in (160 × 160 × 33.6 mm) |
Weight | 1.7 lbs (782 g) | .9 lb (402 g) |
MU-MIMO OFDMA | Yes | |
Total SSIDs | 16 (8 for each band) | |
Captive Portal | Yes | |
Wireless Functions | • 1024-QAM • 4× Longer OFDM Symbol • OFDMA • Multiple SSIDs (Up to 16 SSIDs, 8 for each band) • Enable/Disable Wireless Radio • Automatic Channel Assignment • Transmit Power Control (Adjust Transmit Power on dBm) • QoS(WMM) • MU-MIMO • Seamless Roaming • Omada Mesh • Band Steering • Load Balance • Airtime Fairness • Beamforming • Rate Limit • Reboot Schedule • Wireless Schedule • Wireless Statistics based on SSID/AP/Client • HE160 (160 MHz Bandwidth) | • 1024-QAM • 4× Longer OFDM Symbol • OFDMA • Multiple SSIDs (Up to 16 SSIDs, 8 for each band) • Enable/Disable Wireless Radio • Automatic Channel Assignment • Transmit Power Control (Adjust Transmit Power on dBm) • QoS(WMM) • MU-MIMO • Seamless Roaming • Omada Mesh • Band Steering • Load Balance • Airtime Fairness • Beamforming • Rate Limit • Reboot Schedule • Wireless Schedule • Wireless Statistics based on SSID/AP/ClientSame |
Power Adapter | Input: 110-240V Output: 12 V / 1.5 A DC (included) | |
Power Consumption (per 24 hours) | ≈ 210 Wh (measured with power adapter) | ≈ 170 Wh (measured with power adapter) |
US Price (at review) | $150 | $99 |
Both broadcasters support Power over Ethernet (PoE) and require the 802.3at standard (PoE+) or higher. To use either, you need first to get your home wired.
Standard access points with excellent local web user interface
Like the case of all Omada access points, the EAP670 and EAP610 come with a familiar local user web interface. Consequently, you can use each as a standalone broadcaster without an account with TP-Link, which is always great for privacy.
What’s more, you can set up each the standard way you do any PoE access point. But here is the gist to get each of them installed in a network:
- Mount the AP where you want it to be—the AP can be installed on a wall or a ceiling and include mounting accessories.
- Connect one end of a network cable to the AP’s PoE network port and the other to a PoE switch—make sure you use a PoE+ or higher port. If a PoE switch is unavailable, you’ll need to use the included power adapter or an injector.
- Extra: For the EAP670 to deliver the best performance, use a Multi-Gig PoE switch or a Multi-Gig injector, such as the TrendNet TPE-215Gi.
And that’s it.
The next step is to set up the AP’s Wi-Fi network, which is very simple as long as you know its IP address. Since the device doesn’t have an IP of its own—it gets one from the network’s router—you need to look for it on the router’s list of connected clients.
TP-Link’s manual says you can use the friendly URL http://tplinkeap.net, but that didn’t work in my trial. The IP address is always the sure approach anyway.
Once you’ve figured out the IP, enter it into a local computer’s browser, and the AP’s web interface will greet you.
The default login for TP-Link’s Omada access points is admin for both username and password—you’ll have to change the latter to continue.


Here’s what you can the only thing you need to do is pick the SSID and passwords for each band (2.4GHz and 5GHz), and you’re good to go.
There’s no Smart Connect option to combine the bands into a single SSID, but you can use the same SSID name and password to get a similar effect.
Or you can dig into the interface to further customize many more features and settings, even as a standalone single Wi-Fi broadcaster—more on that below the photos.
TP-Link Omada EAP670 vs. EAP610: Detail photos








A ton of Wi-Fi settings and features via a well-thought-out interface
Like most business access points, the new TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 Omada access point comes with a host of Wi-Fi settings and features you can use.
For example, you can create multiple SSIDs for each band—up to 8 per band—and set up IP isolations or signal captive portals for each.


Captive portals are excellent publish Wi-Fi. It allows the owner to create terms that users must agree to before getting access.
On top of that, there are also advanced features such as QoS, MAC filtering, Wi-Fi scheduling, band-steering, VLAN, and so on.
Most importantly, the web interface is well-organized and responsive, among the best I’ve used in business access points, and better than the case of Zyxel, Trendnet, or even Netgear.
The EAP67 and EAP610 (as well as other Omada access points) are mesh-ready. You can use multiple units to extend the Wi-Fi coverage for a large area.
However, a controller, such as the OC200 or OC300, or a computer with the controller software is recommended in this case. I described that scenario in detail in this post on TP-Link Omada mesh.
TP-Link Omada EAP670 vs. EAP610: Excellent performance
I tested the EAP670 and EAP610 together and separately for over a week, and both proved impressive, landing among the fastest Wi-Fi 6 access points for their tiers.
The former was markedly faster among the two thanks to the higher Wi-Fi specs and the 2.5GbE port. But the EAP610 also held its own, as you’ll note in the charts.


Both access points passed my 3-day stress test with zero issues or disconnections. They worked well with the included power adapter and when powered by my Zyxel XS1930-12HP PoE++ switch.
In terms of coverage, the EAP670 was about 20% better, give or take. It’s always hard to determine a broadcaster’s Wi-Fi range, but when appropriately mounted, the EAP610 can handle some 1700 ft2 (158 m2) and the EAP670 about 2200 ft2 (204 m2). Your mileage sure will vary.
In all, these two access points are both excellent for their price points. I was impressed by how well they worked.
TP-Link Omada Wi-Fi 6 Access Point (via EAP670 and EAP610)'s Rating
Pros
Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance and coverage at a low cost
Lots of settings and features, including Wi-Fi captive portals and mesh function
Power adapter included
Easy to mount with included accessories
Cons
The EAP670 is bulky, and the EAP610 has no Multi-Gig port; both could be more user-friendly for home users
Controller required for mesh-related features
No Smart Connect; PoE injector not included
Conclusion
The Omada EAP670 and Omada EAP610 from TP-Link are excellent standalone access points for their price point. They are great deals.
No matter which you get, each is a straightforward, well-performing dual-band Wi-Fi 6 broadcaster to boot, with more potential down the line.
As for which you should get, the EAP670 is excellent for a home with Gigabit or faster Internet; and the EAP610 is for those with a more modest bandwidth need.
While the former has a better range, you can always get multiple units to scale up the coverage—check out my take on Omada Mesh for more. In any case, make sure to get your home wired with network cables first.
Hi Dong!
Thanks so much for the detailed review! Wanted to ask if you’d recommend the TP-Link Omada EAP670 as a WAP that is ceiling mounted in a 90 m² apartment? What main router should I pair it with so that I can have a lan ports to connect to my other devices and is the TP-Link Omada EAP670 easy to setup for a small home?
Thanks again for the amazing work!
You can use any router of your liking, Ben. — more have extra LAN ports. More in this post.
Does that mean I don’t have to use a TP-Link wireless router to use the EAP670 as my secondary WAP over POE? E.g. An ASUS RT-AX86U?
Is this the best/fastest you have reviewed to date, for a standalone cieling mount AP with 2.5gb service and 2.5gb router?
The 670 is, among TP-Link Omada access points, Corey. Here are all the options I’ve tested with a 2.5GbE port.
Great review Dong.
I had a Synology RT2600ac and two MR2200acs in a mesh running for the past 3 years, but the RT2600ac started to drop the 5GHZ band randomly, even after a factory reset.
I decided to go with Omada, OC300, ER7206, and three EAP670s.
I could not be happier. Definitely not an out of the box solution, but the configuration was not overly complicated and coverage and speeds are fantastic.
Again, thanks Dong for your content. Keep it up.
Excellent! Thanks for the feedback, Mike!
say, if I can ask, what was the thought with the 300 and the 7206, vs the 605 and the 200?? just getting started myself. 670 and a 650, brought home the 605 router, software controller to start.. thanks for your time, hope the network is working well
I mentioned that in the review, Jas. They are all the same just different in Wi-Fi specs/design.
https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-axe7800/
u havnt said anything about this new router
It’s not yet available in the US — it might never be. And I haven’t said anything about many other things. 🙂