Ubiquiti Switch Pro Max 48 PoE vs Ubiquiti Switch Pro Max 24 PoE: Specs & Price Comparison

Ubiquiti Switch Pro Max 48 PoE

★ 3.8 Value Score

Switching Capacity: 224 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 167 Mpps
Ports (breakdown): 48 total: 32 x 1GbE RJ45 (24 PoE+ and 8 PoE++; 1G/100M/10M) + 16 x 2.5GbE RJ45 (8 PoE+ and 8 PoE++; 2.5G/1G/100M/10M) + 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks (10G/1G)
PoE Budget: 720W total (PoE 15.4W, PoE+ 32W, PoE++ 64W max per port)
Layer: Layer 3
Stacking support: Not listed on Ubiquiti's spec page
Total Non-Blocking Throughput: 112 Gbps
MAC Address Table Size: 32,000
Jumbo Frames: Supported
Form Factor: 1U rack-mount, 442.4 x 400 x 44 mm (17.4 x 15.7 x 1.7 in)
Weight: 6.2 kg without mounting brackets (6.3 kg with brackets)
Power Supply: Internal AC/DC 870W; 100-240V AC input plus RPS DC input
Management: UniFi Network 8.0.24 or later
Warranty: 1-year limited

✔ Pros: Selective 2.5GbE ports (16 of 48) let you add Wi-Fi 7 APs and other high-bandwidth devices without buying a full 2.5GbE switch; PoE++ (64W per port on 8 of the 2.5GbE and 8 of the 1GbE ports) supports higher-power devices such as PTZ cameras; 720W PoE budget covers dense PoE deployments; Layer 3 features with 224 Gbps switching capacity and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks; Etherlighting port indicators help with port management and remote troubleshooting in dense racks
✘ Cons: Only 16 of 48 ports are 2.5GbE, which can surprise buyers expecting faster access ports; the price is high compared with 1GbE-only managed switches; the fans can be audible, so it suits server rooms or network closets better than offices; full Etherlighting effect requires Ubiquiti translucent patch cables, adding cost; the Etherlighting cable ecosystem is tied to Ubiquiti's own products; the reviewer recommends the Pro Max 16 PoE for most Wi-Fi 7 upgraders because of better value
Est. Price: $1,299 - $1,552

Ubiquiti Switch Pro Max 24 PoE

★ 4.1 Value Score

Switching Capacity: 112 Gbps
Non-Blocking Throughput: 56 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 83.3 Mpps
Ports: 24 total: 8x 2.5GbE PoE++, 8x 1GbE PoE++, 8x 1GbE PoE+, plus 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks
PoE Budget: 400W total (max 60W per port)
Layer: L3
Stacking support: Not confirmed; no physical stacking documented in sources reviewed
MAC Address Table Size: 32,000 entries
Packet Buffer Size: 2 MB
Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable, 442 x 325 x 44 mm, 5.1 kg without brackets
Management: UniFi Network 8.0.24+
Operating Temperature: -5 to 40u00b0C (23 to 104u00b0F)
Certifications: CE, FCC, IC (one listing states NDAA compliant)

✔ Pros: Layer 3 switching in a 24-port 1U chassis; 8x 2.5GbE PoE++ ports for multi-gig wireless and workstation uplinks; 400W total PoE budget with up to 60W per port; 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks; 112 Gbps switching capacity and 56 Gbps non-blocking throughput; managed centrally through UniFi Network; list price of $799 USD from Ubiquiti's US store is competitive for L3 PoE++ hardware
✘ Cons: 400W total PoE budget is limited if many high-power PoE++ devices are connected at once; No physical stacking documented, so scaling beyond one unit needs separate management; Port breakdown is described inconsistently across retailer listings, so the official Ubiquiti datasheet should be checked; Reseller prices vary widely (about $799 to $951 USD, plus higher regional prices); Independent hands-on reviews with measured performance were not found; Requires UniFi Network 8.0.24 or later for management
Est. Price: $799 - $951

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