PACKETPERF

Primary Device

Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
★ 4.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 360 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 268 Mpps
  • Ports: 16x Gigabit Ethernet PoE + 2x 10G SFP+ uplink
  • PoE Budget: 240W total
  • Layer: L3 (Managed/Routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, stackable via stacking ports
  • Max Power Consumption: 400W
  • Dimensions: 17.3 x 8.9 x 1.7 inches
  • Management: UniFi Controller / Web UI

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 240W PoE budget for high device density; Dual 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-bandwidth core connectivity; Layer 3 routing capabilities for VLAN and inter-subnet management; Centralized UniFi controller integration with intuitive dashboard; Stackable design for scalable network growth; Fanless or near-silent operation; Enterprise-grade build quality in compact form factor
  • ✘ Cons: Requires UniFi Controller for advanced management features (standalone mode is limited); Higher initial cost compared to unmanaged switches; Limited to 10G uplinks rather than 40G or higher bandwidth options; Learning curve for users unfamiliar with UniFi ecosystem; No console port for legacy terminal-based management; PoE budget may be insufficient for very high-density deployments with power-hungry APs
  • Est. Price: $899 - $1,399

Compare Against

Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 48 PoE
Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 48 PoE
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 168 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 250 Mpps
  • Ports: 48x 2.5G PoE+ + 4x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 1,440W (total)
  • PoE per Port (Max): 95W
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Managed)
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 6 units)
  • Max Throughput Per Port: 2.5 Gbps
  • Uplink Speed: 10 Gbps (SFP+)
  • MAC Table Size: 32,000 entries
  • VLAN Support: 4094 VLANs
  • Jumbo Frame Support: Yes (9,216 bytes)
  • Redundancy: LACP, Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), STP
  • Management: UniFi Controller, SSH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3
  • Power Consumption: ~500W typical
  • Form Factor: 1U rack-mount (19-inch)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade PoE budget (1,440W) powers 48 devices simultaneously; 168 Gbps switching capacity with 2.5G per-port throughput for modern bandwidth requirements; Four 10G SFP+ uplinks enable flexible high-speed interconnect options; Native UniFi Controller integration for centralized management without licensing; L2/L3 features (VLAN, LACP, RSTP) included for advanced networking; Stacking support (up to 6 units) scales to 288+ ports without complexity; Excellent reliability and enterprise SLA backing; Compact 1U form factor fits standard rack deployments
  • ✘ Cons: Higher cost ($3,200–$4,500) compared to SMB alternatives; Requires UniFi Controller (on-premises or cloud-based) for full functionality; Limited to 10G uplinks—no 25G/40G for hyperscale data center requirements; Single management port lacks redundancy and out-of-band access options; High power consumption (~500W under load) increases operational costs; Proprietary UniFi ecosystem restricts third-party integrations and firmware customization; Dense PoE deployments require careful power planning and airflow management to prevent thermal issues
  • Est. Price: $3,200 - $4,500

Popular Comparisons

Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE vs Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE vs Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation) Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE vs Ubiquiti USW-Pro-24-PoE Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE vs Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE vs Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE (USW-24-POE)