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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 UniFi Switch Ultra
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Ultra
★ 3.5 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 400 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 297.6 Mpps
  • Ports: 8x 10GbE SFP+ uplink + 8x GbE management
  • PoE Budget: 90W per port (PoE++)
  • Layer: L2/L3 managed
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 32 units)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade L2/L3 managed switch with 10G uplink capacity; Native UniFi controller integration for centralized network management; High forwarding rate (297.6 Mpps) with low latency for demanding deployments; PoE++ support (90W per port) for powering APs, cameras, and IoT devices; Stacking support for scalable network growth; Redundant power supply options available
  • ✘ Cons: High acquisition cost ($2.8k–$4.2k) limits deployment in small/medium networks; Requires UniFi Network Application for optimal management and monitoring; Steep learning curve for advanced L3 features; High power consumption (~250W typical) increases operational costs; SFP+ uplink ports require separate optical transceiver modules (additional cost); Overkill for networks with fewer than 24 endpoints
  • Est. Price: $2,800 - $4,200

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