Fireface UFX III vs Apollo x8p Gen 2
The Apollo x8p Gen 2 costs about $200 more than the Fireface UFX III and buys you TS 1/4" and 4-pin XLR male. Budget 30W more on the circuit.
Universal Audio
Apollo x8p Gen 2| Spec | Fireface UFX III | Apollo x8p Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs | 8.9 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 30W |
| Depth | 240 mm | 343.1 mm |
| I/O count | 39 | 25 |
| Price | ~$3,199 | ~$3,399 |
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
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
- USB-A
- IEC C14
- USB-B
- Duplex SC
- XLR Male
- XLR Female
Apollo x8p Gen 2
- TS 1/4"
- 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.