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5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 4-Port PoE+ vs TL-SG108S

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

both judged against network switches at a similar price

The 5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 4-Port PoE+ scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the TL-SG108S at 5.9/10.

The 5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 4-Port PoE+ leads on management and poE.

The TL-SG108S leads on noise and efficiency.

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

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

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

6.3/10verdict: wait for deal

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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TL-SG108S

TL-SG108S

5.9/10verdict: skip

The TL-SG108S is for anyone who needs eight more wired Gigabit ports with no setup. It suits desks, living-room cabinets and small home networks where quiet running matters. It is not for anyone who needs VLANs or a web interface.

Typically about £17.99 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

CriterionWeight5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 4-Port PoE+TL-SG108S
Port speeds30%6/106/10
Management20%7/105/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%8/109/10
PoE10%6/105/10
Firmware and support10%5/105/10
Overall6.3/105.9/10

Specifications

Spec5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 4-Port PoE+TL-SG108S
Ports5 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps), of which 4 are PoE+ (ports 1-4)8 RJ45 ports (8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, Auto-MDI/MDIX)
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps on all ports; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE ports listed10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiated
ManagementWeb-based UI and Easy Smart Configuration Utility; VLANs (port-based, tag-based, MTU), QoS, IGMP snooping, PoE Auto RecoveryUnmanaged, plug and play
PoE budget65 W total PoE budget, up to 30 W per port under 802.3af/atnot listed
Switching capacity10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.44 Mpps packet forwarding rate, 2K MAC tablePacket forwarding rate 11.9Mpps
CoolingFanless design with metal casingFanless

Strengths and weaknesses

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

  • + 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 5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 4-Port PoE+ review ›

TL-SG108S

  • + Fanless and quiet in owner reports
  • + Metal build and plug-and-play setup
  • + Eight Gigabit ports with auto-negotiation
  • − No VLANs or web management listed
  • − No SFP uplink or PoE listed
  • − Gigabit only on every port

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need VLANs or a web management interface
  • Anyone who wants to power cameras or access points over PoE
  • Users with 2.5GbE or 10GbE devices or who need SFP uplinks
Read the full TL-SG108S review ›

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