Ubiquiti USW-PRO-24-POE
Score: 84/100
QNAP QSW-M5216-1T
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Ubiquiti USW-PRO-24-POE is a 24-port Gigabit PoE++ rack-mount switch with Layer 3 routing, 400 W PoE budget, and dual 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks. It delivers high power and routing capabilities but is fan-cooled and limited to 1 GbE copper ports. Targeted at SMBs and AV installers requiring extensive PoE and routing in a 1U form factor.
The QNAP QSW-M5216-1T-US delivers ultra-high-speed 25 GbE connectivity with a 820 Gbps backbone in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor. It lacks advanced Layer-3 and high-availability features, making it less suitable for large enterprises. Best for SMBs or departmental deployments needing fast storage and video traffic without complex routing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24best | 17 | |
10 Gbps | 25 Gbpsbest | |
88 Gbps | 820 Gbpsbest | |
65 Mppsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 450 W | 35 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 50 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 3,799 g | 3,000 gbest |
1 years | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(2) | ||
Number of Ports | 24 | 17 |
Port Speed (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 25 Gbps |
Performance(1) | ||
Switching Capacity (Gbps) | 88 Gbps | 820 Gbps |
Power(2) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 450 W | 35 W |
PoE Support | true | false |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | rack-mount | Rack-mount |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 45x300x500 mm | 11.0236×3.1496×15.3543 inches mm |
Weight (g) | 3799 g | 3000 g |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and Ubiquiti's own documentation position the USW-Pro-24-POE as a solid, enterprise-class PoE switch that balances power delivery, Layer 3 features, and a compact 1U design.
Consumer sentiment is inferred from product availability and demand signals; users appreciate the high PoE capacity and easy local management, though they note concerns about fan noise and limited throughput.
Professional sources position the QSW-M5216-1T-US as an entry-level core switch ideal for SMBs and departmental deployments that need ultra-high-speed 25 GbE connectivity without the complexity of enterprise-grade gear.
