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

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 84 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 62.496 Mpps
  • Ports: 12x 1GbE PoE+ RJ45, 4x 2.5GbE PoE++ RJ45, 2x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 180W
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: No (Managed via UniFi Network Application)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Includes multi-gigabit 2.5G support for high-speed APs; PoE++ (60W) capability; Etherlighting for visual port status; silent fanless operation.
  • ✘ Cons: Large external power brick; limited to only 4 multi-gig ports; rack-mount kit sold separately.
  • Est. Price: $389 - $410

Compare Against

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

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 224 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 167 Mpps
  • Ports: 32 x 1GbE RJ45 (24 PoE+, 8 PoE++), 16 x 2.5GbE RJ45 (8 PoE+, 8 PoE++), 4 x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 720W
  • Layer: Layer 3
  • Stacking support: No (Virtual stacking via UniFi Network)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Includes 16 multi-gigabit (2.5 GbE) ports for modern high-speed devices; Generous 720W PoE budget with PoE++ support on 16 ports; Innovative Etherlighting for visual port management; Layer 3 switching capabilities.
  • ✘ Cons: Higher price point compared to standard Pro models; Etherlighting features require specific cables for optimal effect; Deep 400mm chassis may require full-size racks; Fully dependent on the UniFi ecosystem for management.
  • Est. Price: $1,299 - $1,500

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