Updated October 2026
Data from the official NETGEAR and Ubiquiti sites.
2026 verdict
In this 2026 Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RS140 comparison, Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra comes out ahead thanks to price, rating, and LAN port count.
Its strongest advantages show up in price, rating, and LAN port count, with WAN & failover helping widen the gap. NETGEAR Nighthawk RS140 is still relevant if you care most about Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and WPA3 encryption, but Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra is the stronger recommendation overall. Overall, Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra makes more sense for most people.
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| Feature | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS140 | Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $170.51 | $140.20 | Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 | Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra |
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | YES | NO | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS140 |
| WPA3 Encryption | YES | NO | NETGEAR Nighthawk RS140 |
| LAN Port Count | 3 | 4 | Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra |
| WAN & Failover | None | Multi-WAN, WAN Failover | Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra |
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | NO | NO | Tie |
| Mesh Wi-Fi | NO | NO | Tie |
| LAN 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ports | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Parental Controls | Wi-Fi Pause Schedules, Instant Wi-Fi Pause, Block Content | Block Content | Tie |
| VPN | VPN Server, DDNS | VPN Client, VPN Server, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN, WireGuard VPN | Tie |
| MLO (Multi-Link Operation) | NO | NO | Tie |
$170.51
- + Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): YES
- + WPA3 Encryption: YES
- - Price: $170.51 vs $140.20
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
Winner
$140.20
- + Price: $140.20
- + Rating: 4.5
- + LAN Port Count: 4
- - Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be): NO vs YES
- - WPA3 Encryption: NO vs YES
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: NETGEAR Nighthawk RS140 or Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra?
Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and LAN port count.
What is the biggest difference between NETGEAR Nighthawk RS140 and Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra?
Price is one of the clearest differences: NETGEAR Nighthawk RS140 lists $170.51, while Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra lists $140.20.
Which one looks better on price?
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS140 is listed at $170.51, while Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra is listed at $140.20. Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (better spec).
Who should buy NETGEAR Nighthawk RS140?
Choose NETGEAR Nighthawk RS140 if your priority is Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and WPA3 encryption and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra?
Choose Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).
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