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TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE vs TP-Link TL-SG105-M2

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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 TL-SG105-M2 at 6.0/10.

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

The TP-Link TL-SG105-M2 leads on port speeds and noise and efficiency.

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

The biggest difference is management, where the TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE scores 7/10 to the TP-Link TL-SG105-M2's 4/10.

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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TP-Link TL-SG105-M2

TP-Link TL-SG105-M2

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The TL-SG105-M2 is for people who want a simple five-port switch with 2.5GbE on every port. It suits a desk, a small home network or a homelab that needs faster links but no VLANs or PoE. It is a plug-in switch with no management interface listed.

Typically about £43 in the UK when we researched itSearch 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 TL-SG105-M2
Port speeds30%6/107/10
Management20%7/104/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%8/109/10
PoE10%6/105/10
Firmware and support10%5/105/10
Overall6.3/106.0/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PETP-Link TL-SG105-M2
Ports5 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps), of which 4 are PoE+ (ports 1-4)5 RJ45 ports
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps on all ports; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE ports listed100Mbps / 1Gbps / 2.5Gbps, auto-negotiated, auto MDI/MDIX
ManagementWeb-based UI and Easy Smart Configuration Utility; VLANs (port-based, tag-based, MTU), QoS, IGMP snooping, PoE Auto RecoveryUnmanaged
PoE budget65 W total PoE budget, up to 30 W per port under 802.3af/atNo
Switching capacity10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.44 Mpps packet forwarding rate, 2K MAC table25 Gbps switching capacity; 18.6 Mpps forwarding rate; 16K MAC table; 1.5 Mb packet buffer
CoolingFanless design with metal casingFanless

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 TL-SG105-M2

  • + 2.5GbE on all five RJ45 ports
  • + Fanless, so no fan noise
  • + Auto-negotiates down to 100Mbps and 1Gbps
  • − Unmanaged, with no VLAN support listed
  • − No PoE and no SFP uplink
  • − Manufacturer page didn't state the warranty term

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who needs VLANs or a web management interface
  • Buyers who need PoE for access points or cameras
  • Anyone who wants 10GbE or an SFP uplink
Read the full TP-Link TL-SG105-M2 review ›

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