Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE vs Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE: specs comparison
How the Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE (switch) and the Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 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 Pro 24 PoE's fastest wired port runs at 10 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE.
- Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE has the bigger PoE power budget: 400 W vs 95 W.
- Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE has higher switching capacity: 88 Gbps vs 52 Gbps.
- Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE has a higher forwarding rate: 65 Mpps vs 39 Mpps.
- Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE is listed as Layer 3; Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE as Layer 2.
- Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE is lighter: 3 kg to 3.1 kg vs 4.3 kg to 4.4 kg for Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE, at least 1.2 kg less.
In common: both list 26 network ports.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE if you want the lighter build (3 kg to 3.1 kg).
- Pick the Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE if you want 10 Gbps networking, a 400 W PoE budget, 88 Gbps switching capacity and a 65 Mpps forwarding rate.
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE | Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE |
|---|---|---|
| Ports / interfaces | 24 x 1G/100M/10M RJ45 (16 PoE+), 2 x 1G SFP | 24 x 1GbE RJ45 (16 PoE+, 8 PoE++), 2 x 10G SFP+ |
| Layer | Layer 2 | Layer 3 |
| PoE budget | 95 W (up to 32 W per PoE+ port) | 400 W (15.4 W PoE, 30 W PoE+, 60 W PoE++ per port) |
| Switching capacity | 52 Gbps | 88 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 39 Mpps | 65 Mpps |
| Power | Internal AC/DC 120 W, 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz; 25 W excluding PoE, 120 W including PoE | Internal 450 W AC/DC, 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, plus DC input for redundant backup; 50 W excluding PoE, 450 W including PoE |
| Form factor | 1U rack mount | 1U rack mount |
| Dimensions | 442 x 200 x 44 mm (17.4 x 7.9 x 1.7 in) | 442 x 285 x 44 mm (17.4 x 11.2 x 1.7 in) |
| Weight | 3 kg without brackets; 3.1 kg with brackets | 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) without brackets; 4.4 kg (9.7 lb) with brackets |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE and Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE?
Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE's fastest wired port runs at 10 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE. Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE has the bigger PoE power budget: 400 W vs 95 W. Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE has higher switching capacity: 88 Gbps vs 52 Gbps.
Which is lighter, Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE or Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE?
Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE is lighter: 3 kg to 3.1 kg vs 4.3 kg to 4.4 kg for Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE, at least 1.2 kg less.
Which has the bigger PoE budget, Ubiquiti UniFi Standard 24 PoE or Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE?
Ubiquiti UniFi Pro 24 PoE has the bigger PoE power budget: 400 W vs 95 W.
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from 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.