✔ Pros:All-in-one network appliance with built-in UniFi OS, video storage, and robust security; Excellent value for SMBs combining routing, switching, and threat protection; Includes 1TB HDD for UniFi Protect video surveillance; Silent fanless design or passive cooling; Seamless integration with UniFi ecosystem; Low power consumption (~35W)
✘ Cons:Limited to 2.5G WAN uplink (not enterprise-grade 10G); Overkill for very small networks (branch offices with <50 users); Less granular control than dedicated enterprise firewalls (Cisco ASA, Fortinet FortiGate); Storage not user-upgradeable; Noise from HDD if used heavily for video recording; Requires UniFi Cloud account for optimal features
Est. Price:
$299 - $349
Compare Against
Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra
★ 3.5 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Firewall Throughput: 3.5 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.2 Gbps
IPsec VPN Throughput: 850 Mbps
Max Sessions: 100,000
New Sessions/sec: 6,000
Interfaces: 4x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (PoE In on port 1)
Form Factor: Desktop/Wall-mount
Wi-Fi: None (gateway/firewall only)
Processor: Quad-core ARM
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: eMMC
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Cloud-managed with UniFi ecosystem integration; DPI-based threat prevention and IPS; Built-in VPN server (IPsec/L2TP); Compact fanless design; Advanced traffic management and QoS; Native VLAN support; SD-WAN capabilities
✘ Cons:No local web UI (cloud-dependent); Higher throughput is capped vs competitors; Limited expansion options; Requires UniFi account; Can be pricey for small deployments