This is a comparison of the new small form-factor router/gateway units only. Rack-mounted units are not included here.

Note: All can route IDS/IPS traffic at full Gigabit speeds

Unifi Express - $149 -https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-unifi-cloud-gateways/products/ux

Positives:

• Built-in WiFi 6 access point
• UniFi Network built-in (must be managed by this Network instance if configured as a gateway)
• Can operate as an access point only
• Status display

Negatives:

• Can manage only four additional UniFi devices (APs, switches, etc.)
• Supports "only" 50 connected clients (likely not an issue in a home network)
• Single LAN port

 

Gateway Lite - $129 - https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-cloud-keys-gateways/products/uxg-lite

Positives:

• Can be managed by self-hosted Network, Cloud Key or UniFi hosting

Negatives:

• No built-in AP (not a negative for me)
• No status display
• Single LAN port

 

Cloud Gateway Ultra -$129 - https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-unifi-cloud-gateways/products/ucg-ultra

Positives:

• Built-in Network App (must be managed by this Network instance)
• Built-in GbE 4-port LAN switch
• Status display
• Manages 30+ UniFi devices and 300+ clients

Negatives:

• No built-in AP (not a negative for me)
• Cannot be managed by self-hosted Network app or Cloud Key

 

Gateway Max - $199 - https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-cloud-keys-gateways/products/uxg-max

Positives:

• 1.5 Gbps IDS/IPS routing
• 2.5 GbE WAN and LAN ports
• Built-in 4-port switch

Negatives:

• No built-in AP (not a negative for me)
• No status display

 

All-in-One Alternative, Dream Router (not new gear) - $199 - https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-unifi-cloud-gateways/products/udr

Positives:

• Router, AP and Switch in a single unit (if you like that)
• Built-in Network app
• Can run two more apps like Protect (for cameras)
• Card slot for NVR (camera video) storage

Negatives:

• Max IDS/IPS speed of 700 Mbps
• Can feel sluggish running multiple apps and with multiple connected clients

 

Pesonally, I use the Cloud Gateway Ultra (replaced my older USG) which, for me, is the best of the bunch.