MikroTik hAP ax² vs Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra: specs comparison
How the MikroTik hAP ax² (router) and the Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra (router) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra has more network ports: 6 vs 5, counted from each official port list.
- Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra's fastest wired port runs at 2.5 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on MikroTik hAP ax².
- Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra has more memory: 3 GB vs 1 GB.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra if you want more network ports (6), 2.5 Gbps networking and more memory (3 GB).
None of the computed differences favour the MikroTik hAP ax²; it may still differ in price, design or features the official pages do not list.
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | MikroTik hAP ax² | Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports / interfaces | 5 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet (1 with PoE-out) | 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 WAN, 4 x 1 GbE RJ45, 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Not stated |
| Wi-Fi bands and speeds | 2.4 GHz: up to 574 Mbit/s, 2 chains; 5 GHz: up to 1200 Mbit/s, 2 chains | Not stated |
| Throughput | Not stated | IDS/IPS: 1 Gbps |
| PoE | PoE-out: passive, 600 mA limit, 16.8 W total output | Not stated |
| Processor | IPQ-6010, ARM 64-bit, quad-core 864 MHz | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB | 3 GB |
| Management | RouterOS v7 (Level 4 license) | Ethernet, Bluetooth |
| Power | DC jack 12-28 V or PoE-in 18-28 V (passive); max 27 W, 12 W without attachments | USB Type-C 5V DC/3A (adapter included), 100-240V AC input; 6.2 W max |
| Form factor | Not stated | Compact desktop |
| Dimensions | Not stated | 141.8 x 127.6 x 30 mm (5.6 x 5 x 1.2 in) |
| Weight | Not stated | 520 g (1.1 lb) |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between MikroTik hAP ax² and Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra?
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra has more network ports: 6 vs 5, counted from each official port list. Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra's fastest wired port runs at 2.5 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on MikroTik hAP ax². Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra has more memory: 3 GB vs 1 GB.
Which has more network ports, MikroTik hAP ax² or Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra?
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra has more network ports: 6 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.