It will automatically uplink to the AP is has the strongest connection with

The smaller one did cover my whole yard, but I get a great connection with this one almost two

it's rated range and meshed to a distance, smaller access point (this connection did not stay stable - because it was outside the rated range - but I was impressed with the distance).

Setup was easy and the connections are stable.

It gives me good range and a reliable connection with both 2.4 and 5Ghz frequencies