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Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE
Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MIMO (2 spatial streams per band)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 1.8 Gbps (1.2 Gbps 5GHz + 600 Mbps 2.4GHz)
  • Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1 Gbps Ethernet
  • Max Clients: 128-200 concurrent clients
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3at PoE (30W)
  • Antenna Type: Internal omni-directional
  • Coverage Area: ~400 sq ft / ~37 sq m
  • Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n/ax), 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac/ax)
  • Data Rate (5GHz): Up to 1.2 Gbps
  • Data Rate (2.4GHz): Up to 600 Mbps
  • Security: WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise & Personal
  • Management: UniFi Network Controller, cloud/on-prem
  • Form Factor: Compact ceiling or wall-mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ 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

Ubiquiti USW Pro Max 24 PoE
Ubiquiti USW Pro Max 24 PoE
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: Managed Layer 2/3 Switch
  • Ports (Gigabit PoE+): 24 u00d7 1GbE PoE+ (30W per port)
  • Uplink Ports: 2 u00d7 10G SFP+ (or 1 u00d7 10G RJ45 combo)
  • Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 41.7 Mpps
  • PoE Budget (Total): 400W
  • Maximum PoE Power Output: 720W (with external PSU upgrade)
  • Layer: L2/L3 Managed
  • Stacking Support: Yes (via dedicated stack ports)
  • Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
  • Dimensions: 442 u00d7 221 u00d7 44 mm
  • Power Consumption: 52W (typical), 85W (max)
  • Operating Temperature: 0u201340u00b0C
  • Fan Noise: 40u201348 dB
  • Management: Web UI, SSH, SNMP, CLI

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade reliability with 56 Gbps switching capacity; 400W+ PoE budget powers up to 13 high-power devices simultaneously (cameras, APs, etc.); Compact 1U rackmount form factor with dual 10G uplinks for scalable deployment; Layer 3 routing and VLAN support for network segmentation; Deep packet inspection (DPI) and traffic shaping for QoS; Extensive UniFi Network Controller integration for centralized management
  • ✘ Cons: High-speed 10G ports limited to SFP+ optics (requires transceiver modules, adding cost); Web interface has steep learning curve for non-enterprise users; Limited advanced security features (no built-in firewall, IDS/IPS) compared to security-focused competitors; Fan noise audible under full PoE load (~48 dB) in quiet environments; Proprietary UniFi ecosystem ties management to Ubiquiti platform; Non-redundant single PSU design (no AC/DC option for critical networks)
  • Est. Price: $899 - $1,299

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