Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE vs Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE: Specs & Price Comparison

Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE

★ 3.9 Value Score

Switching Capacity: 112 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 83 Mpps
Non-Blocking Throughput: 56 Gbps
Ports: 24 total: 16 x 1GbE RJ45 (8 PoE+, 8 PoE++), 8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 (all PoE++), 2 x 10G SFP+
PoE Budget: 400W total; max per-port PoE++ (60W)
Layer: L3 (with L2 features: LACP, STP/RSTP, IGMP Snooping)
Stacking Support: Not listed by manufacturer
Packet Buffer: 1.5 MB
MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries
Supported VLANs: 1,000
Power Consumption: 50W excluding PoE; 450W including PoE output
Power Supply: Internal AC/DC, 550W
Form Factor: 1U rack mount, 442 x 325 x 44 mm, 5.1 kg without brackets

✔ Pros: Full 2.5GbE PoE++ access ports for Wi-Fi 6/7 APs and multi-gig devices; 400W PoE budget covers many high-draw devices; Layer 3 switching with L2 features such as LACP, STP/RSTP and IGMP Snooping; 10G SFP+ uplinks; 1.3-inch touchscreen display for on-device status; fanless design suits quiet installations
✘ Cons: Only two 10G SFP+ uplinks, with no 25G option on the official spec sheet; 400W PoE budget is less than the total port count could draw at full PoE++ load; retail price is high compared with smaller UniFi switches; the official spec sheet does not list stacking support; sources disagree on MSRP, so buyers must confirm current pricing with a retailer
Est. Price: $799 - $966

Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE

★ 4.2 Value Score

Switching Capacity: 80 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 59.52 Mpps (Ubiquiti tech specs list 60 Mpps)
Non-Blocking Throughput: 40 Gbps
Ports (breakdown): 8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 (all PoE+; 2.5G/1G/100M/10M) + 2 x 10G SFP+ (10G/1G)
PoE Budget: 120W total PoE; 802.3af/at (PoE+) only, up to 32W per port
Layer: L3 (managed)
Stacking Support: Not stated in official specs
Packet Buffer: 1.5 MB
MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries
Power Consumption: 30W excluding PoE; 150W including PoE output
Form Factor: Compact desktop, wall-mount kit included
Dimensions: 200 x 248 x 44 mm
Management Display: 1.3-inch color LCM touchscreen
Product Status: Listed as 'Enterprise 8 PoE (Vintage)' on Ubiquiti's store; no official replacement or EOL announcement found

✔ Pros: Eight 2.5GbE PoE+ ports suit multi-gig Wi-Fi 6 access points and desktop devices; Layer 3 managed feature set at a low price for the class; 80 Gbps switching capacity and 59.52 Mpps forwarding rate cover small-office and branch loads; Two 10G SFP+ uplinks allow 10G backhaul or fiber links; Compact desktop form factor with wall-mount kit and LCM touchscreen for local status; 120W PoE budget is enough for several PoE+ access points or cameras
✘ Cons: Only 802.3af/at PoE+ (max 32W per port), so it cannot power PoE++ devices such as Ubiquiti's U7/E7 access points; Product is listed as Vintage with no official successor named, so long-term availability and firmware support are uncertain; 120W total PoE budget limits how many high-draw devices can be powered at once; Only two SFP+ uplinks and no stacking support, which limits scaling; Price varies widely across resellers ($479 on Ubiquiti's US store, up to about $688 or more at third-party sellers)
Est. Price: $479 - $688

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