The ULTRA Lineup: Which is Best for You?

Ubiquiti has released 2 new products in their Ultra lineup of devices. In this video, I discuss the new Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra) and Switch Ultra (USW-Ultra) and then I also dig into all of these new UniFi gateway devices to decipher which one is right for you.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro to Ubiquiti Ultra Products
0:34 - NEW UI Product Selector
1:09 - UK-Ultra Accessories Overview
1:43 - UCG-Ultra
5:54 - USW-Ultra
8:26 - Ubiquiti Products Explained
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[belaircomputerguyllc]

This video gave me anxiety. As someone who switched to Unifi Talk and then ported back out of it 2 weeks later, I've got to say that UB needs to slow down and focus more on each project. They have so many devices now that even watching Chris (who is always a wonderful explainer) break down the differences of the ULTRA line, it felt like "here's this one, oh and this one... now I knew you'd ask, so here's these three but don't confuse them with the two before the last two" lol. Great video Chris, and thanks for making it through this video without needing a drink - although now I do.

[TechnoTim]

Great video and shirt 😅. I used the UniFi Express for my Dad's condo. It's perfect as both an AP and Gateway in 1.

[rfh]

I'd love to see a video just on IDS/IPS. What is it? What does it do? How important is it in either home or business setups? etc.

[robypnn]

I live in Italy but to see news and reviews of Ubiquiti products you are the only channel I rely on. Thank you

[IamNickBell]

I have been running the Cloud Gateway Ultra for 3 months (Replaced Cloud Key Gen 1 and USG) at home - Love it!

[goliteyourworld]

This is the video I've been waiting for. I'm not a pro in IT at all and haven't had much time to understand the difference between these devices. I appreciated the concise, but thorough, overview of these devices. Thanks!

[GerhardCombrink]

What I need: A WIFI 6e/7 UDR with 2.5G WAN and a quad core processor (like the UDM used to have). It will also be nice to have a setting on the configuration app that auto applies the firewall and configuration settings that exist in Amplifi with the ability to configure manually from there on (but you can easily default back to if an amateur messes something up).

[bbrixon]

It's good to know that when I upgrade my home network from a edgerouter + Chinese 2.5gbe switches + Unifi AP Pro. There will be a lot of good options.
Thank you for educating us!

[swissfreek]

I’m glad you came back from the future to talk about the UDR, because the whole video I was thinking to myself “Wait, the UCG-Ultra is basically a UDR without the access point?” It kind of sounds like unless you have gigabit internet service, the UDR still would be the easier option, since your AP is built in, and the downsides (lower throughput) shouldn’t be a bottleneck with “typical” 300-600Mbps cable internet that most people here in the US have. I have gigabit fiber and bought a UDM Pro because of the limitations of the UDM/UDR, but now I could get the UCG Ultra for significantly less and still meet all of my requirements.

Side note, I just about spat my water out with your “mother-in-law” comment. That’s exactly where my UDR is 😂

[grahamkatzer]

Don't forget that the Unifi Express can be used as a Meshed AP and bridge over to Ethernet! Nice to hop over to another building wirelessly on your property and also have hardwired options in that remote building. Enjoy all your videos and keeping us up to date on Ubiquiti tech!

[_TbT_]

Thanks for this rundown! Now I „kinda“ understand what they might have thought when creating so many similar devices. 😂 I am a DMPro user and have been for years now. The Ultra is indeed the new base Unifi router. And a quite good one at that.

[mcd]

Man I love Ubiquiti and how well their stuff works together

[thhznt]

Thankyou, You have explained perfectly what each gateway offers and has helped me decide which one to go with. Stock is limited in the UK but hopefully I will get one soon. thanks again

[chrism]

I wish the UCG ultra included 1 2.5Gb LAN port for connecting a home server that multiple clients will be pulling from simultaneously

[edgecrushr]

Thanks for sharing insights on this, I was so confused with the new line-up. was on the fence about the Dream SE and the first the UX showed up with the Lite, which didnt had either of what i wanted and made me really confused, even before Ultra showed up. I already have a couple of Unifi switches and accesspoint and since i am not using protect, my guess is the Ultra will do fine for my needs. Now waiting for getting back in-stock as these are the hot-cakes at the moment,

[kentcurrie]

I am extremely happy with my UDR that now can run three applications simultaneously.

[DerekSavage-mz]

I am setting up a small network on a mountain property. I chose the Unifi Express as I will not need many devices, 2 Unifi Mesh and a Unifi Flex. The plan is to run 4-6 cameras on the property and get Wifi on most areas with the Mesh. I have been able to see multiple animals on the property now with a camera I connected to the neighbor's network, with their permission of course, with a Unifi Mesh. This I have been able to build and design due in no small part to your videos. Thank you.

[RobertsAdventure]

Nice rundown, I'm finally going to go with the UCG-Ultra this week as a controller for the bomb-proof UAP-AC-MESH access points I've been running at the "mother in law" internet - giving them the the brain they've always needed. Looking forward to remote support and diagnosis of the dreaded "My internet is acting funny can you take a look?"

[tomstechnews]

Thanks Chris. Great comparison. You are still an expert! Where I can buy the "darkmode" T-Shirt? I try to buy the UCG-Ultra ... when its available in Switzerland..

[-tsvk-]

Do you have to use the controller (network app) on the UCG-Ultra? I have a Cloud Key Gen2 Plus and a USG, is the UCG-Ultra a drop-in replacement for the USG as a router/firewall only, or would I have to begin hosting the network app on the UCG-Ultra, instead of the Cloud Key Gen2 Plus?