✔ 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
Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G (FS-124G)
★ 3.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 48 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 35.7 Mpps
Ports: 24 u00d7 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet
PoE Budget: 192W (optional PoE+ modules)
Layer: L2/L3
Stacking Support: Yes (up to 4 units)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Compact managed switch with low power consumption (~25W idle); Enterprise-grade security integration and FortiOS-like management console; Affordable entry-level option for small-to-medium businesses requiring VLAN, QoS, and static routing
✘ Cons:No 10G uplink ports limiting future scalability; Limited advanced features compared to FortiSwitch 5000 series; PoE budget insufficient for high-density wireless deployments; Requires optional licensing for advanced threat protection features