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

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

Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 48 PoE

★ 3.5 Value Score

Switching Capacity: 224 Gbps
Total Non-Blocking Throughput: 112 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 167 Mpps
Ports: 48 total: 32 x 1GbE RJ45 (24 PoE+, 8 PoE++); 16 x 2.5GbE RJ45 (8 PoE+, 8 PoE++); 4 x 10G SFP+
PoE Budget: 720W total (PoE 15.4W, PoE+ 32W, PoE++ 64W per port)
Layer: Layer 3
Stacking Support: Not listed on official spec sheet
MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries
Packet Buffer: 2 MB
Max Power Consumption: 100W excluding PoE output; 820W including PoE output
Form Factor: Rack mount, 1U (442.4 x 400 x 44 mm)

✔ Pros: Full multi-gig access layer: 16 x 2.5GbE ports plus 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks; Layer 3 features including static routing, inter-VLAN routing, ACLs and DHCP relay; 720W PoE budget with PoE++ (64W) on 16 ports; Non-blocking 224 Gbps switching capacity and 167 Mpps forwarding rate on the official spec sheet; Managed through UniFi Network with a 1U rack-mount form factor
✘ Cons: 720W PoE budget cannot power all 48 ports at PoE++ levels, so PoE planning is required for high-draw devices; No stacking support listed on the official spec sheet; 4 SFP+ uplinks are the only 10G connectivity, with no 25G or 100G options; Official and retailer listings disagree on the PoE+/PoE++ port split, so the exact layout should be verified before purchase; Street price ranges widely across retailers (about $1,299 to $1,599), and some listings show stock delays of 5 to 14 days
Est. Price: $1,299 - $1,599

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