Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite vs Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro: specs comparison
How the Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite (access point) and the Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro (access point) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro has the faster 5 GHz radio: up to 4.8 Gbps vs 1.2 Gbps.
- Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro has the faster 2.4 GHz radio: up to 573.5 Mbps vs 300 Mbps.
- Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite is rated for more clients: 300+ vs 250+.
- Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite is lighter: 300 g to 315 g vs 580 g to 720 g for Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro, at least 265 g less.
In common: both list Wi-Fi 6 and 1 network port.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite if you want more clients (300+) and the lighter build (300 g to 315 g).
- Pick the Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro if you want a faster 5 GHz radio (4.8 Gbps) and a faster 2.4 GHz radio (573.5 Mbps).
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite | Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Radios and bands | 5 GHz 2 x 2 MU-MIMO, 2.4 GHz 2 x 2 SU-MIMO | 5 GHz 4 x 4 MIMO, 2.4 GHz 2 x 2 MIMO |
| Maximum data rate | 5 GHz: 1.2 Gbps (80 MHz); 2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (40 MHz) | 5 GHz: 4.8 Gbps (160 MHz); 2.4 GHz: 573.5 Mbps (40 MHz) |
| Maximum clients | 300+ | 250+ |
| Ports / interfaces | (1) GbE RJ45 port | (1) GbE RJ45 port |
| Power / PoE | PoE, 44-57V DC, 12 W max | PoE, 44-57V DC, 13 W max |
| Management | Not stated | Ethernet, Bluetooth |
| Mounting | Ceiling, wall (mounts included) | Ceiling, wall (mount included) |
| Dimensions | 160 mm diameter x 33 mm | 197 mm diameter x 35 mm |
| Weight | 300 g; 315 g with mount | 580 g without mount; 720 g with mount |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite and Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro?
Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro has the faster 5 GHz radio: up to 4.8 Gbps vs 1.2 Gbps. Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro has the faster 2.4 GHz radio: up to 573.5 Mbps vs 300 Mbps. Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite is rated for more clients: 300+ vs 250+.
Which is lighter, Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite or Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro?
Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Lite is lighter: 300 g to 315 g vs 580 g to 720 g for Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro, at least 265 g less.
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.