Best network switches with PoE (2026)
These power access points, cameras and Raspberry Pis over the network cable. Best first, by our score. Running costs assume 24/7 at idle, at 26.32p/kWh. Where we don't have today's price, we use the typical UK price we found when researching it.
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- #1
TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE
6.3/10verdict: wait for dealThis TP-Link switch suits a small home or office network that needs a few PoE devices such as access points or cameras. It adds VLANs, QoS and IGMP snooping to a five-port gigabit layout without a fan. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs faster-than-gigabit ports, fibre uplinks or a large PoE budget.
5 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps), of which 4 are PoE+ (ports 1-4)10/100/1000 Mbps on all ports; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE ports listedWeb-based UI and Easy Smart Configuration Utility; VLANs (port-based, tag-based, MTU), QoS, IGMP snooping, PoE Auto RecoveryPoE4.52W idle · £10.42/year to run · £71.25 over three years, all in
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- #2
TP-Link TL-SG1005LP
6.1/10verdict: wait for dealThe TL-SG1005LP is for anyone who wants a small, unmanaged Gigabit switch that also powers a few PoE devices. It suits a desk, shelf or cupboard setup where silence matters and VLANs are not needed. It is less suited to anyone who needs management features, faster ports or fibre uplinks.
5x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45; ports 1-4 are PoE+10/100/1000 Mbps on all five ports; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE port listedUnmanaged, plug-and-play; no web UI, VLAN or SNMP listedPoERead the full review ݣ29.99typical UK price when researchedCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)
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- #3
TP-Link LS108GP
6.0/10verdict: wait for dealThe LS108GP is for anyone who wants a small, silent, plug-and-play switch that also powers a few PoE devices such as access points or cameras. It suits desks, shelves and quiet rooms where a fan would be a nuisance. It doesn't suit buyers who need VLANs, faster-than-gigabit ports or a large PoE budget.
8x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports (ports 1-8 support 802.3af/at PoE+)10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation, auto MDI/MDIXUnmanaged, plug-and-play; no VLAN support listedPoE5.53W idle · £12.75/year to run · £78.24 over three years, all in
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