Access Point 4x4 or 2x2

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Looking to upgrade Access Points to 6ghz as now I have more devices that could use the frequency.

I know Wifi 7 is the new kid but nothing in the house is WiFi 7 maybe later on I get a new Iphone

Wifi 6 devices from top of my head
3 PC
3 Fire stick 4k max
2 Iphone 15
3 Ipads
Apple TV 4K

Mostly all the other stuff on 5Ghz smarthome.
And some one 2.4Ghz

1gb Fiber Internet
I started to notice the streaming slowing down, when everyone is in the house, 2 TV streaming, 4 ipads, 2 PC sometimes 3 all at the same time.
So not sure this mean is time to upgrade the Wifi.

Comparing AP it seem that from Unifi the only one with 4x4 on 6Ghz and 5Ghz is the U6 Enterprise.
Omada dont seem to have one, the EAP 683 UR is only 5Ghz and 2Ghz.

Is the antenna count something that I really have to prioritize when looking for a new Access Point?

Thanks.

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Not sure you will see that much difference between 2x2 or 4x4 with that few devices.

If you want 4x4, grandstream has some sub $100 wifi6 APs that may be an option.