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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 Pro Max 24 PoE
Ubiquiti Pro Max 24 PoE
★ 3.5 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 112 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 83.328 Mpps
  • Ports: 8 x 2.5 GbE PoE++, 16 x 1 GbE (8 PoE+, 8 PoE++), 2 x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 400W
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: No

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Includes 8 multi-gigabit (2.5 GbE) ports ideal for WiFi 7 APs; High 400W PoE budget with extensive PoE++ support; Features Etherlighting™ for visual port management; Advanced Layer 3 switching features; Silent cooling design.
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing compared to standard Gigabit models; Multi-gigabit support limited to 8 of 24 ports; Full Etherlighting benefits require specialized cables; 12.8-inch depth may be too deep for shallow wall-mount racks.
  • Est. Price: $799 - $899

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