✔ Pros:Integrated WiFi 6 (802.11ax) access point for all-in-one branch connectivity; generous 90W PoE budget with PoE++ support for external devices; silent, fanless industrial design; application-defined SD-WAN with centralized cloud management.
✘ Cons:Significant recurring cost for Prisma SD-WAN subscription; limited to 1Gbps interfaces with no multi-gigabit options; lower session capacity compared to dedicated mid-range firewalls.
✔ Pros:High 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput; Dual 3.5" HDD bays with RAID 1 support for surveillance; Supports 2,000+ clients and 200+ UniFi devices; No subscription fees for security updates or software; Integrated 128GB SSD for enhanced application performance.
✘ Cons:Internal 8-port switch lacks PoE support; Only two SFP+ ports (one often used for WAN); Lacks native 10G RJ45 ports; Requires Ubiquiti SSO account for initial setup.