TP-Link TL-SG1016PE vs Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE: specs comparison
How the TP-Link TL-SG1016PE (switch) and the Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 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 Standard 24 PoE has more network ports: 26 vs 16, counted from each official port list.
- Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE has 2 SFP fibre slots; TP-Link TL-SG1016PE's port list has none.
- TP-Link TL-SG1016PE has the bigger PoE power budget: 110 W vs 95 W.
- Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE has higher switching capacity: 52 Gbps vs 32 Gbps.
Who should pick which
- Pick the TP-Link TL-SG1016PE if you want a 110 W PoE budget.
- Pick the Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE if you want more network ports (26), SFP fibre uplinks and 52 Gbps switching capacity.
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | TP-Link TL-SG1016PE | Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE |
|---|---|---|
| Ports / interfaces | 16 x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports (PoE on ports 1-8, 802.3at up to 30 W) | 24 x 1G/100M/10M RJ45 (16 PoE+), 2 x 1G SFP |
| Layer | Layer 2 (L2 features) | Layer 2 |
| PoE budget | 110 W | 95 W (up to 32 W per PoE+ port) |
| Switching capacity | 32 Gbps | 52 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | Not stated | 39 Mpps |
| Management | Web-based GUI, Easy Smart Configuration Utility, PoE Auto Recovery | Not stated |
| Power | Not stated | Internal AC/DC 120 W, 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz; 25 W excluding PoE, 120 W including PoE |
| Form factor | 13-inch and 19-inch 1U rack mountable | 1U rack mount |
| Dimensions | 294 x 180 x 44 mm (11.6 x 7.1 x 1.7 in) | 442 x 200 x 44 mm (17.4 x 7.9 x 1.7 in) |
| Weight | Not stated | 3 kg without brackets; 3.1 kg with brackets |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between TP-Link TL-SG1016PE and Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE?
Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE has more network ports: 26 vs 16, counted from each official port list. Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE has 2 SFP fibre slots; TP-Link TL-SG1016PE's port list has none. TP-Link TL-SG1016PE has the bigger PoE power budget: 110 W vs 95 W.
Which has more network ports, TP-Link TL-SG1016PE or Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE?
Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE has more network ports: 26 vs 16, counted from each official port list.
Which has the bigger PoE budget, TP-Link TL-SG1016PE or Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE?
TP-Link TL-SG1016PE has the bigger PoE power budget: 110 W vs 95 W.
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.