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Fireface UFX II vs Fireface UFX III

The Fireface UFX III costs about $400 more than the Fireface UFX II and buys you 1 more I/O, plus Duplex SC.

Fireface UFX II and Fireface UFX III compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecFireface UFX IIFireface UFX III
Rack space1U1U
Weight6.2 lbs6.2 lbs
Power drawPassivePassive
Depth240 mm240 mm
I/O count3839
Price~$2,799~$3,199

Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.

Connectors only one of them has

Fireface UFX II

Nothing the Fireface UFX III doesn't also have.

Fireface UFX III

  • Duplex SC

Settle it in your own rack

Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.

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