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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 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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