TP-Link Archer AX23 vs Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra: specs comparison
How the TP-Link Archer AX23 (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 TP-Link Archer AX23.
- Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra has more CPU cores: 4 vs 2.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra if you want more network ports (6), 2.5 Gbps networking and a 4-core CPU.
None of the computed differences favour the TP-Link Archer AX23; it may still differ in price, design or features the official pages do not list.
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | TP-Link Archer AX23 | Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports / interfaces | 1 x Gigabit WAN port, 4 x Gigabit LAN ports | 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 WAN, 4 x 1 GbE RJ45, 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 |
| Wi-Fi standard | IEEE 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n and 802.11a on 5 GHz; 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g on 2.4 GHz (AX1800) | Not stated |
| Wi-Fi bands and speeds | Dual-band: 5 GHz 1201 Mbps (802.11ax), 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax) | Not stated |
| Throughput | Not stated | IDS/IPS: 1 Gbps |
| Processor | Dual-Core CPU | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz |
| Memory | Not stated | 3 GB |
| Management | Not stated | Ethernet, Bluetooth |
| Power | 12 V / 1.5 A | USB Type-C 5V DC/3A (adapter included), 100-240V AC input; 6.2 W max |
| Form factor | Not stated | Compact desktop |
| Dimensions | 260.2 x 135.0 x 38.6 mm | 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 TP-Link Archer AX23 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 TP-Link Archer AX23. Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra has more CPU cores: 4 vs 2.
Which has more network ports, TP-Link Archer AX23 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 TP-Link’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.