MikroTik hEX S 2025 (E60iUGS) – Gigabit Router with 2.5G SFP & PoE

Need a wired router that won’t slow you down or drain your budget? The new hEX S is a compact, truly budget-friendly device that does a little bit of everything – and does it fast. Whether you’re building a smart home, running a local lab, or just want a clean, powerful wired setup, this is your new Ethernet essential.

With 5x Gigabit Ethernet ports (including PoE-in on port #1 and PoE-out on port #5), plus a 2.5 Gigabit SFP cage, this compact router can adapt to many roles. And unlike most ISP boxes, you can assign any port as WAN, LAN, or bridge – full flexibility right out of the box. That’s just the beginning. RouterOS v7 gives you advanced routing, VLANs, bonding, traffic shaping, and more – so you can build the wired network you’ve always wanted.

Specifications
– Ports: 5 x Gigabit Ethernet + 1 x 2.5G SFP cage
– PoE-in: Yes (on one port)
– PoE-out: Ether5 (passive PoE output)
– CPU: EN7562CT dual-core ARM 32-bit @ 950 MHz
– RAM: 512 MB
– Storage: 128 MB NAND
– USB: 1 x full-size USB 3.0 Type-A
– OS: RouterOS v7, Level 4 license
– Cooling: Passive (fanless)
– Tested ambient temperature: -40 to +70 degC
– Max power consumption: 23W
– Switch chip: EN7523

Key Features
A 2.5G SFP cage makes the hEX S 2025 an excellent fit for modern fibre packages that already exceed 1 Gbps. The upgraded ARM CPU and 512 MB RAM comfortably handle gigabit-class NAT, firewall and VPN workloads. Full RouterOS v7 Level 4 provides BGP, OSPF, WireGuard/IPsec VPN, QoS, VLAN and container support. USB 3.0 allows storage, 4G modem or USB-serial expansion. Silent, fanless operation suits home offices and wall-mounted deployments.

Ideal For
Fibre-connected homes and small offices upgrading to 2.5G SFP, tech enthusiasts wanting full RouterOS features, and cost-effective VPN gateways on multi-gigabit links.