✔ Pros:Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 with strong dual-band coverage; Simple PoE power delivery (802.3at standard); Excellent UniFi integration and centralized management; Cost-effective for mid-market deployments; Reliable firmware and security updates from Ubiquiti
✘ Cons:Limited to 2x2 MIMO (lower stream count than flagship models); 1 Gbps uplink can bottleneck in high-density deployments; Requires UniFi Controller ecosystem (not standalone); Internal antennas limit customization; 5GHz range more limited than external-antenna competitors
Est. Price:
$249 - $349
Compare Against
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9200L
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps - 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 83 Mpps - 261 Mpps
Ports (breakdown): 24 or 48 ports 10/100/1000; Fixed uplinks: 4 x 1G SFP or 4 x 10G SFP+
PoE Budget (if applicable): Up to 1440W (PoE+ supported)
Stacking support: StackWise-80 (Up to 80 Gbps, 8 switches)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Affordable entry point to Catalyst 9000 series; High reliability with dual field-replaceable power supplies and fans; Enhanced security with AES-128 MACsec and TrustSec; Support for Meraki cloud management.
✘ Cons:Fixed (non-modular) uplinks cannot be upgraded; Lower stacking bandwidth compared to standard 9200; Mandatory DNA subscription increases total cost; No support for Cisco StackPower.