Updated 2024 March: The UniFi Dream Machine Pro (UDM Pro) and UniFi Dream Machine Pro Special Edition (UDM Pro SE) remain our go-to network routers for UniFi installations. Since our initial review last year, we've successfully deployed over 20 units in various environments, and they've consistently impressed with their reliability and performance. Firmware updates have shown steady improvement, and we haven't encountered any major issues.
The UDM Pro SE has become our preferred choice due to its integrated PoE (Power over Ethernet) functionality. This feature eliminates the need for separate power injectors, making it incredibly convenient when powering multiple PoE access points.
Looking ahead, the recent influx of new UniFi products, including Wi-Fi 7 access points and UniFi Pro Max switches, sparks speculation about a potential UDM Pro refresh. It wouldn't be surprising to see Ubiquiti incorporate these advancements into a future UDM Pro model.
This review revisits the strengths of the UDM Pro and UDM Pro SE, explores their real-world performance based on our deployments, and discusses what the future might hold for this powerful networking solution.
