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TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE vs TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2

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

all judged against network switches at a similar price

The TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE at 6.3/10.

The TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE leads on noise and efficiency.

The TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 leads on port speeds, management, port count and uplinks and poE.

They score the same on firmware and support.

The biggest difference is noise and efficiency, where the TP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PE scores 8/10 to the TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2's 3/10.

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.

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TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2

TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2

6.8/10verdict: buy

The TL-SG3210XHP-M2 is for people building a small rack-based network who need PoE+ and real managed-switch features. It suits setups with 2.5GbE access points or cameras and 10G SFP+ uplinks. It is a poor fit for quiet rooms because it has two fans.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightTP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PETP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2
Port speeds30%6/108/10
Management20%7/108/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/107/10
Noise and efficiency15%8/103/10
PoE10%6/108/10
Firmware and support10%5/105/10
Overall6.3/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Easy Smart Switch TL-SG105PETP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2
Ports5 RJ45 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps), of which 4 are PoE+ (ports 1-4)8x 2.5GbE RJ45 PoE+ ports, 2x 10G SFP+ slots, plus one RJ45 and one Micro-USB console port (not data ports)
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps on all ports; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE ports listedRJ45 ports 100/1000/2500 Mbps; SFP+ slots 10 Gbps
ManagementWeb-based UI and Easy Smart Configuration Utility; VLANs (port-based, tag-based, MTU), QoS, IGMP snooping, PoE Auto RecoveryL2+ managed; web management, Omada app, cloud or hardware/software controllers; 802.1Q VLAN, static routing, ACLs, 802.1X
PoE budget65 W total PoE budget, up to 30 W per port under 802.3af/at240 W total PoE budget; 8 PoE+ ports (802.3af/at); 30 W per port
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)not listed2x 10 Gbps SFP+
Switching capacity10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.44 Mpps packet forwarding rate, 2K MAC table80 Gbps switching capacity; 59.52 Mpps forwarding rate; 16K MAC table
CoolingFanless design with metal casingTwo fans (Fan Quantity: 2), not 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 TL-SG3210XHP-M2

  • + Eight 2.5GbE PoE+ ports with a 240 W total budget
  • + L2+ management with VLANs, static routing, ACLs and 802.1X
  • + Two 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks
  • − Two fans; one owner report calls it too loud for offices
  • − Cloud management needs a hardware controller or dedicated computer
  • − Update history and warranty terms aren't stated

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a silent or fanless switch for an office or desk
  • Anyone needing more than ten data ports on one switch
  • Buyers wanting cloud management without a hardware controller or dedicated computer
Read the full TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 review ›

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