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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 Enterprise 24 PoE (USW-Enterprise-24-PoE)
Ubiquiti Enterprise 24 PoE (USW-Enterprise-24-PoE)
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 124 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 92.25 Mpps
  • Ports (breakdown): (12) 2.5GbE RJ45 PoE+, (12) 1GbE RJ45 PoE+, (2) 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 400W
  • Layer: Layer 3
  • Stacking support: No

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-performance 2.5GbE ports ideal for WiFi 6/6E access points; Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-speed core connectivity; Substantial 400W total PoE budget; Includes Layer 3 routing features; 1.3-inch touchscreen for real-time monitoring and AR management.
  • ✘ Cons: Significant price premium over standard 24-port models; Only half of the RJ45 ports support 2.5GbE speeds; Lacks 802.3bt (PoE++) support for high-power devices; Can be louder than fanless alternatives under heavy PoE loads.
  • Est. Price: $799 - $899

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