TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE vs TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

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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 LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch at 6.2/10.

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

The TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch leads on port count and uplinks and firmware and support.

They score the same on port speeds and noise and efficiency.

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

TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE

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

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TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

6.2/10verdict: wait for deal

The TP-Link LS1005G is for anyone who needs a few more wired Ethernet ports without any setup. It suits a desk, media cabinet or small homelab corner where gigabit is enough and VLANs are not needed. Buyers who want management features, PoE or faster links should look at other switches.

Typically about £9.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE	TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Port speeds	30%	6/10	6/10
Management	20%	7/10	6/10
Port count and uplinks	15%	5/10	6/10
Noise and efficiency	15%	8/10	8/10
PoE	10%	6/10	5/10
Firmware and support	10%	5/10	6/10
Overall		6.3/10	6.2/10

Specifications

Spec	TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE	TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Ports	5 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps), of which 4 are PoE+ (ports 1-4)	5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, auto-MDI/MDIX
Port speeds	10/100/1000 Mbps on all ports; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE ports listed	10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiation
Management	Web-based UI and Easy Smart Configuration Utility; VLANs (port-based, tag-based, MTU), QoS, IGMP snooping, PoE Auto Recovery	Unmanaged, plug-and-play, no configuration needed
PoE budget	65 W total PoE budget, up to 30 W per port under 802.3af/at	None
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)	not listed	None; RJ45 only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks
Switching capacity	10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.44 Mpps packet forwarding rate, 2K MAC table	10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.4 Mpps packet forwarding rate
Cooling	Fanless design with metal casing	Fanless

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 LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

+ Plug-and-play with no configuration
+ Fanless and reported as quiet
+ Two-year warranty from the UK seller
− Unmanaged: no VLANs or QoS
− Gigabit only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks
− No PoE on any port

Skip it if:

Homelabbers who need VLANs, QoS or other management features
Buyers who want PoE for cameras or access points
Anyone who needs 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP/SFP+ uplinks

Read the full TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch review ›

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