✔ Pros:All-in-one gateway, firewall, and UniFi controller in single device; 10GbE SFP+ uplink support for future-proofing and enterprise scalability; built-in 802.11ax WiFi eliminates need for separate AP; unified management across entire network stack via single interface; enterprise-grade DPI and threat prevention; 4GB RAM and high-performance processor handle demanding workloads; extensive logging and analytics for compliance; seamless integration with 300+ UniFi devices
✘ Cons:Premium pricing ($1500-$2000) limits adoption in SMB segment; high power consumption (90-120W) increases operating costs; steep learning curve for organizations unfamiliar with UniFi ecosystem; SFP+ uplinks require additional transceiver investment; overkill specifications for small networks (<50 devices); limited third-party firewall rule flexibility compared to Cisco/Palo Alto; cooling requirements in compact form factor can be noisy under load; vendor lock-in to UniFi ecosystem for optimal management
Est. Price:
$1,500 - $2,000
Compare Against
Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Max (UCG-Max)
★ 3.9 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Firewall Throughput: 3.5 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.2 Gbps
IPsec VPN Throughput: 1.8 Gbps
Max Sessions: 500000
New Sessions/sec: 50000
Interfaces: 2x RJ45 GbE (WAN/LAN) + 1x USB 3.0
Form Factor: Compact desktop/DIN-rail mountable
CPU: Quad-core ARM
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 8 GB eMMC
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Compact form factor ideal for remote sites; Cloud-managed via Ubiquiti portal; Native UniFi ecosystem integration; Low power consumption; Supports advanced threat detection
✘ Cons:Limited port density (2 WAN/LAN only); Modest VPN throughput compared to enterprise firewalls; Requires Ubiquiti cloud account; Limited local policy customization; Smaller session capacity than enterprise gateways