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TP-Link LS108GP vs TP-Link TL-SG108S

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

all judged against network switches at a similar price

The TP-Link LS108GP scores 6.0/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link TL-SG108S at 5.9/10.

The TP-Link LS108GP leads on poE.

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

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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TL-SG108S

TP-Link TL-SG108S

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

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

CriterionWeightTP-Link LS108GPTP-Link TL-SG108S
Port speeds30%6/106/10
Management20%5/105/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/109/10
PoE10%6/105/10
Firmware and support10%5/105/10
Overall6.0/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link LS108GPTP-Link TL-SG108S
Ports8x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports (ports 1-8 support 802.3af/at PoE+)8 RJ45 ports (8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, Auto-MDI/MDIX)
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation, auto MDI/MDIX10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiated
ManagementUnmanaged, plug-and-play; no VLAN support listedUnmanaged, plug and play
PoE budget62 W total PoE budget, up to 30 W per port, 802.3af/atnot listed
Switching capacity16 Gbps switching capacity, 11.9 Mpps forwarding rate, 4K MAC table, 16 KB jumbo framesPacket forwarding rate 11.9Mpps
CoolingFanless, metal casingFanless

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 ›

TP-Link 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 TP-Link TL-SG108S review ›

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