UniFi USW Pro XG 8 PoE Review: Compact 10 GbE Switching with PoE
Eight 10 GbE PoE ports plus two 10G SFP+ uplinks and Layer 3 in a short-depth switch — the USW-Pro-XG-8-PoE is built for high-bandwidth edges, AV-over-IP and demanding workstations.
Not every site needs a 48-port monster — sometimes you need a handful of ports that are genuinely fast. The USW-Pro-XG-8-PoE delivers eight 10 GbE PoE ports and two 10G SFP+ uplinks with Layer 3 routing, in a compact chassis that suits a media rack, a workstation cluster or an AV-over-IP edge.
USW Pro XG 8 PoE — explore the ports
Spin the model to see the 10 GbE ports and SFP+ uplinks.
- (8) 10 GbE PoE++ Ports Provides 10 GbE connectivity across all RJ45 ports for high-speed device connections.
- (2) 10G SFP+ Uplink Ports Enable high-speed uplinks with link aggregation for greater throughput and redundancy.
- 155W Total PoE++ Output Delivers up to 60W per port for high-power devices such as WiFi 7 access points and PTZ cameras.
- Layer 3 Switching Enables inter-VLAN routing, DHCP services, and static routing for flexible network design.
- Silent Operation Fanless design enables quiet operation in desktop and wall-mounted environments.
Where it earns its place
- 10 GbE PoE for high-bandwidth APs (U7 Pro XG/XGS), NAS and workstations
- AV-over-IP edges where you need fast, PoE-powered ports near sources/displays
- A compact distribution switch feeding slower access switches over 10G
Pros
- 8x 10 GbE with PoE — rare and useful
- 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks
- Layer 3 routing
- Short-depth, fits shallow racks
- Has a 3D model so you can plan the layout
Cons
- Only 8 ports — it's an edge/aggregation switch, not a core
- 10 GbE PoE devices are still relatively niche
- Premium price per port (you're paying for 10G)
Not for the fastest ones. The U7 Pro XG and XGS have 10 GbE uplinks — this switch feeds them at full speed and powers them over PoE in one cable.
Yes — high-bandwidth, PoE-powered 10G ports are exactly what AV-over-IP edges want. For broadcast-grade timing, watch Ubiquiti's upcoming EAV line (see our EAV write-up).
Related reading
- UniFi switch buying guide — choose the right switch tier
- USW Pro Max 24 PoE review — 2.5 GbE for the wider office
- UniFi EAV switching — where 10G AV-over-IP is heading
- WiFi 7 AP buying guide — the APs this switch feeds
