Cudy GS1010PE 8-Port PoE+
#12 in 100 to 199 WFull review
A unmanaged 10-port PoE switch with a 120 W budget at $69.99. Suits a plug-and-play camera or access point setup.
Amazon $69.99$69.99
The Cudy GS1010PE 8-Port PoE+ is the better poe switch overall, rated 2.9 to 2.6. The Cudy GS1010PE 8-Port PoE+ leads on value. The Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Pro-8-PoE wins on management and ports & speeds. The Cudy GS1010PE 8-Port PoE+ costs $305.91 less ($69.99 vs $375.90).
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Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Pro-8-PoE
#17 in 100 to 199 WFull review
A fully managed 10-port PoE switch with a 120 W budget at $384. Suits a network that needs VLANs, QoS and central control.
Amazon $375.90$375.90
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cudy GS1010PE 8-Port PoE+ for value ($0.58 per PoE watt ($69.99, 120 W) vs $3.13 per PoE watt ($375.90, 120 W)).
- Choose the Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Pro-8-PoE for management (fully managed vs unmanaged) and ports & speeds (8 PoE ports at GbE, 2 x 10G SFP+ vs 8 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 100 to 199 W poe switch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Cudy GS1010PE 8-Port PoE+ | Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Pro-8-PoE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 28% | 83 $0.58 per PoE watt ($69.99, 120 W) | 5 $3.13 per PoE watt ($375.90, 120 W) |
| PoE budget 20% | 42 120 W total PoE budget | 42 120 W total PoE budget |
| Ports & speeds 17% | 12 8 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port | 27 8 PoE ports at GbE, 2 x 10G SFP+ |
| Management 18% | 0 unmanaged | 80 fully managed |
| Extras 7% | 80 fanless, rack-mountable, PoE auto recovery, 250 m extend mode | 50 extras not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Cudy GS1010PE 8-Port PoE+ | Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Pro-8-PoE | |
|---|---|---|
| Power over Ethernet | ||
| Total PoE budget | 120 W | 120 W |
| PoE ports | 8 of 10 | 8 of 10 |
| PoE standard | 802.3af/at (PoE+) | 802.3bt (PoE++) |
| Max per port | 30 W | - |
| PoE auto recovery | Yes | - |
| 250 m extend mode | Yes | - |
| Ports & performance | ||
| Total ports | 10 | 10 |
| PoE port speed | GbE | GbE |
| SFP uplinks | None | 2 x 10G SFP+ |
| Switching capacity | 20 Gbps | - |
| Management | ||
| Management level | Unmanaged | Fully managed |
| Build | ||
| Fanless | Yes | - |
| Rack-mountable | Yes | - |