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TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE vs TP-Link LS108GP

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all judged against network switches at a similar price

The TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link LS108GP at 6.0/10.

The TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE leads on management.

The TP-Link LS108GP leads on noise and efficiency.

They score the same on port speeds, port count and uplinks, poE and firmware and support.

5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 4-Port PoE+

TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This 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.

Typically about £39.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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LS108GP

TP-Link LS108GP

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The 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.

Typically about £39.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightTP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PETP-Link LS108GP
Port speeds30%6/106/10
Management20%7/105/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%8/109/10
PoE10%6/106/10
Firmware and support10%5/105/10
Overall6.3/106.0/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PETP-Link LS108GP
Ports5 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps), of which 4 are PoE+ (ports 1-4)8x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports (ports 1-8 support 802.3af/at PoE+)
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps on all ports; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE ports listed10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation, auto MDI/MDIX
ManagementWeb-based UI and Easy Smart Configuration Utility; VLANs (port-based, tag-based, MTU), QoS, IGMP snooping, PoE Auto RecoveryUnmanaged, plug-and-play; no VLAN support listed
PoE budget65 W total PoE budget, up to 30 W per port under 802.3af/at62 W total PoE budget, up to 30 W per port, 802.3af/at
Switching capacity10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.44 Mpps packet forwarding rate, 2K MAC table16 Gbps switching capacity, 11.9 Mpps forwarding rate, 4K MAC table, 16 KB jumbo frames
CoolingFanless design with metal casingFanless, metal casing

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE

  • + Fanless metal casing, so no fan noise
  • + VLANs, QoS and IGMP snooping in a web UI
  • + Four PoE+ ports at up to 30 W each
  • − Gigabit only; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE ports listed
  • − No SFP/SFP+ uplink confirmed
  • − 65 W total PoE budget is shared across four ports

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP+ uplinks
  • People powering several high-draw PoE devices near 65 W
  • Anyone wanting controller-managed or full L3 switching
Read the full TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE review ›

TP-Link LS108GP

  • + Fanless metal case; owners praise silent operation
  • + All eight gigabit ports support 802.3af/at PoE
  • + Plug-and-play setup with IGMP snooping and QoS
  • − Shared 62 W PoE budget limits high-draw devices
  • − Unmanaged, with no VLAN support listed
  • − No SFP uplink or faster-than-gigabit ports listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need VLANs or other managed-switch features
  • Anyone powering several high-draw PoE devices from one switch
  • Users who want 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP uplinks
Read the full TP-Link LS108GP review ›

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