Ubiquiti Switch Pro Max 24 PoE vs Ubiquiti USW Pro Max 24 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 USW Pro Max 24 PoE

★ 3.6 Value Score

Switching Capacity: 112 Gbps
Total Non-Blocking Throughput: 56 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 83 Mpps
Ports (breakdown): 16x 1GbE RJ45 (8 PoE+, 8 PoE++); 8x 2.5GbE RJ45 (all PoE++); 2x 10G SFP+
PoE Budget: 400 W total (PoE 15.4 W, PoE+ 32 W, PoE++ 60 W per port; 16 PoE++ and 8 PoE+ ports)
Layer: L3 (inter-VLAN routing, static routing, DHCP server and relay); LACP, STP/RSTP
Stacking support: Not listed in Ubiquiti's specifications
Packet Buffer: 1.5 MB
MAC Address Table: 16,000
Supported VLANs: 1,000
IPv4 Static Routes: 256
Access Lists: 128 IPv4, 128 MAC
Form Factor: 1U rack mount, 442 x 325 x 44 mm, 5.1 kg
Power Supply: Internal 550 W AC/DC, 100-240 V; DC input for USP RPS backup
Max Power Consumption: 50 W excluding PoE; 450 W including PoE output

✔ Pros: 16 PoE++/PoE+ ports and 8 2.5GbE PoE++ ports provide a mix of multi-gig and PoE for access points and cameras; 400 W PoE budget covers typical AP and camera loads; Layer 3 features (inter-VLAN routing, static routes, DHCP server) let it handle routing without a separate router; 112 Gbps switching capacity and 83 Mpps forwarding rate; 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks; LACP, jumbo frames and 1,000 VLANs; 1.3-inch touchscreen LCD for on-device status
✘ Cons: 400 W PoE budget is less than the 960 W that all 16 PoE++ ports could draw at full 60 W, so simultaneous full-power loads are limited; only 2 SFP+ uplink ports and no documented stacking; 1.5 MB packet buffer is small for heavy multi-gig traffic; price is high compared with unmanaged or lower-PoE switches; 1U rack-mount chassis needs a rack; no published fan noise or stacking data, and no independent long-term reviews were found
Est. Price: $799 - $1,022

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