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TP-Link LS108GP vs MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN

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all judged against network switches at a similar price

The MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link LS108GP at 6.0/10.

The TP-Link LS108GP leads on noise and efficiency and poE.

The MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN leads on port speeds, management and port count and uplinks.

They score the same on firmware and support.

The biggest difference is noise and efficiency, where the TP-Link LS108GP scores 9/10 to the MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN's 3/10.

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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MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN

MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN

7.2/10verdict: buy

The MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN is for homelabbers and small-office admins who want 2.5GbE access ports with 10G SFP+ uplinks. It suits people who are happy to configure VLANs, link aggregation and ACLs in RouterOS. It is a poorer fit for anyone who needs PoE or wants a low-power, set-and-forget switch.

Typically about £185.57 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 LS108GPMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN
Port speeds30%6/109/10
Management20%5/109/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/108/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/103/10
PoE10%6/105/10
Firmware and support10%5/105/10
Overall6.0/107.2/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link LS108GPMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN
Ports8x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports (ports 1-8 support 802.3af/at PoE+)8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 plus 2 x SFP+, and one USB type-A port
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation, auto MDI/MDIXRJ45 ports 2.5G; SFP+ cages support 1G, 2.5G and 10G
ManagementUnmanaged, plug-and-play; no VLAN support listedRouterOS v7 or SwitchOS; VLANs, link aggregation and ACL rules on RouterOS
PoE budget62 W total PoE budget, up to 30 W per port, 802.3af/atnot listed
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)not listed2 x SFP+
Switching capacity16 Gbps switching capacity, 11.9 Mpps forwarding rate, 4K MAC table, 16 KB jumbo framesNon-blocking Layer 1 capacity 80000 Mbps; Layer 2 about 78,959.7 Mbps at 1518-byte frames
CoolingFanless, metal casing1 fan

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN

  • + Eight 2.5GbE ports plus two 10G-capable SFP+ cages
  • + RouterOS offers VLANs, link aggregation and ACL rules
  • + Wide 18–57 V DC input and -40°C to +60°C range
  • − One fan, and owners report higher power draw than expected
  • − Owners report 2.5G link negotiation problems
  • − No PoE listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need PoE for access points, cameras or phones
  • Anyone who wants a quiet, low-power switch for a living space
  • Buyers who want a simple unmanaged switch with no configuration
Read the full MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN review ›

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