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all judged against firewalls at a similar priceThe Firewalla Gold Plus scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the Protectli Vault Pro VP2420 at 6.1/10.
The Firewalla Gold Plus leads on throughput.
They score the same on ports and networking, software and features, security record and running costs.
The biggest difference is throughput, where the Firewalla Gold Plus scores 8/10 to the Protectli Vault Pro VP2420's 5/10.
The Firewalla Gold Plus is for buyers who want a dedicated firewall with four 2.5GbE ports and IDS/IPS. It suits people who are happy to run Firewalla's own Linux-based OS. It is a poor match for anyone who needs built-in Wi-Fi, SFP+ or a low upfront cost.
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The Protectli Vault Pro VP2420 suits homelabbers and small offices who want a four-port 2.5GbE box to run pfSense or OPNsense themselves. It fits people who care more about VPN speed, build quality and low power draw than heavy intrusion prevention. Buyers should check stock first, because the manufacturer says the VP2420e has replaced it.
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| Criterion | Weight | Firewalla Gold Plus | Protectli Vault Pro VP2420 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throughput | 25% | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Ports and networking | 20% | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Software and features | 20% | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Security record | 20% | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Running costs | 15% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 6.8/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Spec | Firewalla Gold Plus | Protectli Vault Pro VP2420 |
|---|---|---|
| Firewall / IPS throughput | 5 Gbit software packet processing | not listed |
| Ports | 4 x 2.5 Gbit RJ45 plus a console port; no SFP+ | 4x Intel I226-V 2.5G Ethernet RJ-45; 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; console port |
| Software | Firewalla's own Linux-based OS | Not a fixed OS; vendor states compatibility with a variety of operating systems including open source firewall projects; AMI or coreboot BIOS |
| VPN throughput | WireGuard 500 Mbps; OpenVPN 120 Mbps | pfSense WireGuard ~2250Mbps (vendor test; conflicts with the ~1200Mbps OPNsense WireGuard figure, test conditions not fully stated) |
| Processor | Quad-core 64-bit Intel CPU | Intel Celeron J6412, 4 cores/4 threads, 2.0 GHz base, up to 2.6 GHz burst, 1.5M cache, AES-NI, VT-x/VT-d |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR RAM, 32 GB storage | 1x SO-DIMM slot, DDR4-3200, max 32GB |
| Subscriptions needed | No subscription needed for core features; optional MSP web interface costs $40 per year | No paid subscription listed; 2-year factory warranty, extendable |
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