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MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN vs NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

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all judged against network switches at a similar price

The MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN scores 7.8/10 overall, ahead of the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch at 6.7/10.

The MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN leads on port speeds, management, port count and uplinks and firmware and support.

The NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch leads on noise and efficiency and poE.

The biggest difference is management, where the MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN scores 9/10 to the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch's 6/10.

MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN

MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN

7.8/10verdict: buy

The MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN is for homelabbers and sysadmins who need a few 10G SFP+ links on a small, silent switch. It suits anyone who wants to link a server, NAS or workstation at 10G and is happy to configure RouterOS or SwitchOS. It is not aimed at buyers who need many ports, PoE output or fast routing for a gigabit internet connection.

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NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

6.7/10verdict: buy

The MS108EUP is for people who want a silent switch that powers demanding PoE devices and carries 2.5GbE on every port. It suits home offices, small sites and homelabs with PoE++ cameras, access points or similar devices and a need for basic VLANs. It is less suited to anyone who needs a fibre or 10G uplink, or a fully managed feature set.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+INNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
Port speeds30%9/107/10
Management20%9/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%6/104/10
Noise and efficiency15%8/109/10
PoE10%5/108/10
Firmware and support10%7/106/10
Overall7.8/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecMikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+INNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
PortsFour SFP+ ports plus one 10/100/1000 Ethernet port8 copper RJ-45 ports, each 1G/2.5G
Port speedsGigabit copper port; SFP+ cages support up to 10 Gbit per port; 1.25 Gbit SFP modules also supported100M, 1G and 2.5G on each port
ManagementRouterOS or SwitchOS selectable via dual boot; configurable through WebFig or WinBoxEasy Smart managed, local web GUI, 64 VLANs, port-based and 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 4 LAGs, IGMP snooping
PoE budgetNo published PoE output budget; accepts PoE (802.3af/at) input on its Gigabit port with 12–57 V input; maximum consumption 18 W, or 10 W without attachments230 W total PoE budget; ports 1-4 up to 60 W (802.3bt), ports 5-8 up to 30 W (802.3at)
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)Four SFP+ cages; modules not includedNone listed (no SFP or SFP+ port in manufacturer specifications)
Switching capacity82 Gbps switching capacity; 41 Gbps non-blocking throughput40 Gbps
CoolingPassive, fanless, metal caseFanless, 0 fans

Strengths and weaknesses

MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN

  • + Four SFP+ cages with up to 10 Gbit per port
  • + Fanless metal case; owners praise silent, low-power running
  • + Choice of RouterOS or SwitchOS via dual boot
  • − Only five ports, and SFP+ modules are not included
  • − Owners report weak routing for gigabit internet
  • − Copper SFP+ modules reportedly run hot in the fanless case

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need PoE output to power cameras or access points
  • Anyone who wants to route a gigabit internet connection
  • Buyers who need many ports or copper multi-gig without SFP+ modules
Read the full MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN review ›

NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

  • + 2.5GbE on all eight ports
  • + 230 W PoE budget with four 60 W ports
  • + Fanless, with a limited lifetime warranty
  • − No SFP or SFP+ uplink listed
  • − Easy Smart management only
  • − Owners report slow or failing firmware updates

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need an SFP or SFP+ uplink for fibre or 10G links
  • Admins who need controller-managed or layer 3 switching
  • Anyone planning to run all eight ports at full PoE power
Read the full NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch review ›

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