TP-Link Omada ER605 vs Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra: specs comparison
How the TP-Link Omada ER605 (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 Omada ER605.
- Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra has more memory: 3 GB vs 256 MB.
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 TP-Link Omada ER605; it may still differ in price, design or features the official pages do not list.
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | TP-Link Omada ER605 | Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports / interfaces | 5 x Gigabit ports (1 WAN, 2 LAN, 2 WAN/LAN), 1 x USB 2.0 for LTE dongles | 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 WAN, 4 x 1 GbE RJ45, 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 |
| Throughput | NAT (static IP): 941 Mbps upload, 944 Mbps download | IDS/IPS: 1 Gbps |
| VPN throughput | IPsec: 31 to 251 Mbps depending on encryption and hash; OpenVPN: 15.9 Mbps; WireGuard: 82.62 Mbps | Not stated |
| Processor | Not stated | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz |
| Memory | 256 MB DDR DRAM, 128 MB NAND flash | 3 GB |
| Management | Web interface, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, syslog, CLI (standalone mode); Omada app and cloud, hardware or software controllers | Ethernet, Bluetooth |
| Power | External 12V/1A DC adapter; max 7.94 W | USB Type-C 5V DC/3A (adapter included), 100-240V AC input; 6.2 W max |
| Form factor | Desktop or wall mount | Compact desktop |
| Dimensions | 158 x 101 x 25 mm (6.2 x 4.0 x 1.0 in) | 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 Omada ER605 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 Omada ER605. Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra has more memory: 3 GB vs 256 MB.
Which has more network ports, TP-Link Omada ER605 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.