Firewalla Gold Pro SE
Layer-7 firewall · 10 GbE · No subscription
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
Wi-Fi 6 · —
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Firewalla Gold Pro SE lands at 90 and Ubiquiti UDM-Pro at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Firewalla Gold Pro SE if…
- ✓10 GbE WAN + LAN
- ✓Best layer-7 protection without subscription
- ✓On-device Family Mode + DNS filtering
Pick Ubiquiti UDM-Pro if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
Firewalla Gold Pro SECompared on the features sub-score
Firewalla Gold Pro SE leads on features (100 vs 88).
Throughput
Firewalla Gold Pro SECompared on the throughput sub-score
Firewalla Gold Pro SE leads on throughput (96 vs 90).
Range
Ubiquiti UDM-ProCompared on the range sub-score
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro leads on range (86 vs 70).
Value for money
Ubiquiti UDM-ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro more score per dollar ($379 vs $729).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Firewalla Gold Pro SE | Ubiquiti UDM-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | — |
| Ports | 10 GbE × 2 + 2.5 GbE × 4 | — |
| Concurrent connections | 500K+ | — |
| Standard | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Throughput | — | — |
Firewalla Gold Pro SE
- +10 GbE WAN + LAN
- +Best layer-7 protection without subscription
- +On-device Family Mode + DNS filtering
- −Steeper learning curve vs eero
- −No built-in Wi-Fi (need separate APs)
- −Mobile-app-centric setup
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
FAQ: Firewalla Gold Pro SE vs Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
Which is better, Firewalla Gold Pro SE or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Firewalla Gold Pro SE worth the price? +
At $729, Firewalla Gold Pro SE delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in features.
Is Ubiquiti UDM-Pro worth the price? +
At $379, Ubiquiti UDM-Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in throughput.
Does Firewalla Gold Pro SE or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for features, Firewalla Gold Pro SE or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro? +
Firewalla Gold Pro SE — leads on features (100 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for throughput, Firewalla Gold Pro SE or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro? +
Firewalla Gold Pro SE — leads on throughput (96 vs 90). Compared on the throughput sub-score.