MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE: specs comparison
How the MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN (switch) and the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE (switch) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE has more network ports: 8 vs 5, counted from each official port list.
- MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN's fastest wired port runs at 10 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE.
- MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN has 4 SFP fibre slots; Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE's port list has none.
Who should pick which
- Pick the MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN if you want 10 Gbps networking and SFP fibre uplinks.
- Pick the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE if you want more network ports (8).
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN | Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE |
|---|---|---|
| Ports / interfaces | 1 x 1 Gbps copper Ethernet, 4 x SFP+ (10 Gbps) | 8 x 1G/100M/10M RJ45 (4 PoE+) |
| Layer | Not stated | Layer 2 |
| PoE budget | Not stated | 52 W (up to 30 W per PoE+ port) |
| Switching capacity | Not stated | 16 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | Not stated | 12 Mpps |
| Management | Dual boot: RouterOS (Level 5 license) or SwitchOS | Not stated |
| Power | Two DC jacks or PoE-in (802.3af/at), 12-57 V; max 18 W, 10 W without attachments | External 60 W AC/DC adapter, 50-57V DC; 8 W excluding PoE, 60 W including PoE |
| Form factor | Not stated | Compact desktop or wall mount |
| Dimensions | 141 x 115 x 28 mm | 99.6 x 163.7 x 31.7 mm (4 x 6.4 x 1.3 in) |
| Weight | Not stated | 295 g (10.4 oz) |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN and Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE?
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE has more network ports: 8 vs 5, counted from each official port list. MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN's fastest wired port runs at 10 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE. MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN has 4 SFP fibre slots; Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE's port list has none.
Which has more network ports, MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN or Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE?
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE has more network ports: 8 vs 5, counted from each official port list.
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from MikroTik’s and Ubiquiti’s official pages. A spec that only one page states is not compared. Variants and options differ by region, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Spotted a difference? Report a correction.