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Fireface UFX III vs Apollo x16 Gen 2

The Apollo x16 Gen 2 costs about $600 more than the Fireface UFX III and buys you 4-pin XLR male and USB-C. Budget 30W more on the circuit.

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Fireface UFX III
Universal Audio
Apollo x16 Gen 2
Fireface UFX III and Apollo x16 Gen 2 compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecFireface UFX IIIApollo x16 Gen 2
Rack space1U1U
Weight6.2 lbs8.6 lbs
Power drawPassive30W
Depth240 mm343.1 mm
I/O count3913
Price~$3,199~$3,799

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 III

  • Combo XLR/TRS
  • TRS 1/4"
  • MIDI 5-pin DIN
  • USB-A
  • IEC C14
  • USB-B
  • TOSLINK (Optical)
  • Duplex SC

Apollo x16 Gen 2

  • 4-pin XLR male
  • USB-C
  • DB25

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.

Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.

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