May Unify routers compared

Detailed comparison between the Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra and the Cloud Gateway Max.

🔍 UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra vs. Cloud Gateway Max

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————– | | IDS/IPS Throughput | 1 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | | Max Routing Throughput | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |

Starlink rarely exceeds 1 Gbps — so the Ultra is already well-matched to the bottleneck imposed by your satellite connection.

🧠 Verdict for Starlink Use • Go with Cloud Gateway Ultra if: • You’re using Starlink Residential or Roaming • You want UniFi Network management only • You don’t need camera recording or access control • You’re not running high-throughput site-to-site VPNs

•   Go with Cloud Gateway Max if:
•   You’re planning to host UniFi Protect, UID, Talk, or Access NOT INTENDED
•   You want extra headroom for internal routing or future ISP upgrades UNLIKELY 
•   You’ll be terminating VPN tunnels on the gateway with high traffic volumes LOW TRAFFIC ONLY

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