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TP-Link LS108GP vs TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

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all judged against network switches at a similar price

The TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link LS108GP at 6.0/10.

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

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

They score the same on port speeds.

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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TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightTP-Link LS108GPTP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Port speeds30%6/106/10
Management20%5/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/106/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/108/10
PoE10%6/105/10
Firmware and support10%5/106/10
Overall6.0/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link LS108GPTP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Ports8x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports (ports 1-8 support 802.3af/at PoE+)5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, auto-MDI/MDIX
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation, auto MDI/MDIX10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiation
ManagementUnmanaged, plug-and-play; no VLAN support listedUnmanaged, plug-and-play, no configuration needed
PoE budget62 W total PoE budget, up to 30 W per port, 802.3af/atNone
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)not listedNone; RJ45 only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks
Switching capacity16 Gbps switching capacity, 11.9 Mpps forwarding rate, 4K MAC table, 16 KB jumbo frames10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.4 Mpps packet forwarding rate
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 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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