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Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Wi-Fi version:N/AWi-Fi speed:?LAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

7.3

Technical score

25%

8.7

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.4

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 77% of routers
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 81%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

26%

4.9

Wireless

20%

6.3

Ports

18%

9.9

Networking

14%

8.4

Security

12%

8.6

Hardware

10%

7.8

Management

â–²Better than 57%
8.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models

80%

8.7

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 92%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra

Based on 2 · 7

Reviewers love the dashboard, value and VPN, but criticise missing Wi-Fi, limited ports and weak threat detection.
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Ranked #98 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

26%

4.9

Wireless

20%

6.3

Ports

18%

9.9

Networking

14%

8.4

Security

12%

8.6

Hardware

10%

7.8

Management

7.3
Reviews score
8.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

8.5
Brand name
Ubiquiti
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Wi-Fi bands
N/A
Wi-Fi speed
?
Channel widths supported
N/A
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
N/A
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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What reviewers say
IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
This router supports dynamic routing. 54% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 75.8% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
This router supports VLAN tagging. 33.6% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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What reviewers say
N. of LAN ports
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 4 LAN ports, which is more than 34.2% of routers and the same as 59.3% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 25.7% of routers and on par with 56.1% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
?
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
?
Firmware upgrade method
?
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
no
This router does not offer a guest Wi‑Fi network. 92.9% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
This router offers captive portal features. 77.8% of routers offer captive portal features.
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What reviewers say
CPU clock speed
4x 1.5 GHz
This router runs at 4x1.5 GHz, which is faster than 73.4% of routers and on par with 7% of routers.
RAM capacity
3,072 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 3,072 MB of RAM, which is more than 99.5% of routers.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 16 GB of internal storage, which is more than 99.5% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
?
N. of external antennas
?
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Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra vs the average router

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  • 12x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (3,072 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    3,072 MB vs 256 MB
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • 128x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (16 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Supports captive portal
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 22.3% of routers support captive portal.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 24.4% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 236 more connected devices
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (300 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    300 vs 64
  • 13.0% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    ★ Better than 92% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.7 vs 7.7
  • 20.5% higher sentiment score
    9.4 vs 7.8
  • 5.4% better value for money
    Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra has better value for money than the average router (8.51 vs 8.1).
    8.51 vs 8.08
  • 236 more connected devices
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (300 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    300 vs 64
  • Supports automatic failover
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 31.2% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 24.4% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • Supports captive portal
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 22.3% of routers support captive portal.
  • 12x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (3,072 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    3,072 MB vs 256 MB
  • 128x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (16 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x1.5 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 5 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2024 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2024 vs 2019
  • 1.9 W lower power consumption
    This router uses less power than the average router (6.2 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    6.2 W vs 8.1 W
  • No MU-MIMO
    This router does not support MU-MIMO, while the average router does. 54% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • No guest Wi-Fi network
    This router does not offer a guest Wi-Fi network, while the average router does. 92.7% of routers offer a guest Wi-Fi network.
  • No band steering
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 57.6% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 62.1% of routers support beamforming.
  • Fewer power options
    This router uses USB-C power input, while the average router uses DC barrel.
    USB-C vs DC barrel
  • No WPS support
    This router does not support WPS, while the average router does. 89.8% of routers support WPS.
  • No MU-MIMO
    This router does not support MU-MIMO, while the average router does. 54% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • No band steering
    This router does not support band steering, while the average router does. 57.6% of routers support band steering.
  • No beamforming
    This router does not support beamforming, while the average router does. 62.1% of routers support beamforming.
  • No WPS support
    This router does not support WPS, while the average router does. 89.8% of routers support WPS.
  • No guest Wi-Fi network
    This router does not offer a guest Wi-Fi network, while the average router does. 92.7% of routers offer a guest Wi-Fi network.
  • Fewer power options
    This router uses USB-C power input, while the average router uses DC barrel.
    USB-C vs DC barrel

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Alex Hitt
≈ estimated
17/10/2026
Review · performance limits and buying tradeoffs
Verdict
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra is stable and capable for its niche, if you accept its 1-gigabit backplane and buy from authorized sellers.
9.0
Home Network Solutions Berkshire
≈ estimated
06/06/2024
Setup walkthrough · hardware and feature review
Verdict
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra is affordable, has a built-in controller, and is strongly recommended despite having no Wi-Fi.
9.0
Willie Howe
≈ estimated
04/03/2024
Hands-on review · unboxing and speed tests
Verdict
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra is priced right and a good entry point into UniFi, though IDS/IPS noticeably cuts throughput.
9.5
Mactelecom Networks
≈ estimated
23/02/2024
Hands-on review · routing, IDS/IPS, VPN and site-to-site tests
Verdict
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra is strongly recommended for remote offices running the UniFi Network controller, especially at this price.
9.0
Rowell Dionicio
≈ estimated
30/08/2024
Unboxing · first impressions and setup
Verdict
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra is a solid unified device for small businesses and restaurants, with a compact, easy-to-manage design.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
ifeeltech.com
✓ explicit
17/02/2026
Buying guide · Managed gigabit gateway
Verdict
The Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra suits small offices that want managed gigabit routing with a separate access point, but its 1 Gbps ceiling limits faster connections.
9.0
schroederdennis.de
≈ estimated
10/04/2024
Hands-on test · Gigabit gateway
Verdict
The Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra replaces the older USG for homes, small offices and homelabs and routes traffic with little strain, though Wi-Fi needs a separate access point.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra

  • 1 Gbps routing with IDS/IPS enabled
  • Multi-WAN load balancing and automatic failover
  • Runs UniFi Network for 30+ devices and 300+ clients
  • 3 GB RAM and four gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Compact body powered over USB-C, 6.2 W maximum

What customers don't like about Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra

  • No Wi-Fi, so separate access points are required
  • All four ports limited to 1 Gbps, no multi-gig
  • No PoE to power access points directly
  • No SFP port for fibre uplinks

Verdict

This is a gateway, not a Wi-Fi router, and the Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra only makes sense with that in mind. It routes at up to 1 Gbps with IDS/IPS enabled, balances load between multiple WAN connections and runs the full UniFi Network application on 3 GB of RAM. One unit can manage more than 30 UniFi devices and over 300 clients. Four gigabit Ethernet ports sit in a small body that runs from USB-C power at a maximum of 6.2 W, and a 0.96 inch status display shows what is going on. VLANs and a captive portal suit small offices and demanding homes. You must add your own access points, because it has no Wi-Fi, no PoE and no SFP port. It is a mid-range base for a UniFi network.

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