MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN vs MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM

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The MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN at 7.2/10.

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

The MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM leads on noise and efficiency and firmware and support.

They score the same on port count and uplinks and poE.

The biggest difference is noise and efficiency, where the MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM scores 9/10 to the MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN's 3/10.

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

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MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM

7.4/10verdict: buy

This is for sysadmins and homelabbers who want a managed 24-port gigabit switch with two 10Gb SFP+ uplinks for a rack. It suits anyone who wants VLANs and a silent, passively cooled switch. It is a poor fit for buyers who need PoE or who plan to use it as a busy router.

Typically about £175.32 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN	MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM
Port speeds	30%	9/10	7/10
Management	20%	9/10	8/10
Port count and uplinks	15%	8/10	8/10
Noise and efficiency	15%	3/10	9/10
PoE	10%	5/10	5/10
Firmware and support	10%	5/10	6/10
Overall		7.2/10	7.4/10

Specifications

Spec	MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN	MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM
Ports	8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 plus 2 x SFP+, and one USB type-A port	24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 2 x SFP+ ports, serial console RJ45
Port speeds	RJ45 ports 2.5G; SFP+ cages support 1G, 2.5G and 10G	Copper ports 1 GbE; SFP cages support 1.25 Gb SFP and 10 Gb SFP+ modules
Management	RouterOS v7 or SwitchOS; VLANs, link aggregation and ACL rules on RouterOS	Dual-boot SwOS/RouterOS; configurable VLANs, port mirroring, MAC filter, bandwidth limitation
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)	2 x SFP+	2 x SFP+
Switching capacity	Non-blocking Layer 1 capacity 80000 Mbps; Layer 2 about 78,959.7 Mbps at 1518-byte frames	Non-blocking Layer 2 capacity 86,855.7 Mbps at 1518-byte packets; 88,000 Mbps at Layer 1
Cooling	1 fan	Passive

Strengths and weaknesses

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

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MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM

+ Passive cooling, praised by owners as quiet and fanless
+ Two SFP+ cages for 1.25Gb and 10Gb modules
+ Dual-boot SwOS/RouterOS with VLANs and port mirroring
− Routing is slow, according to owners
− No PoE listed in the specifications
− Warranty is only 1 year

Skip it if:

Buyers who need PoE ports to power access points or cameras
Anyone wanting 2.5GbE or 10GbE copper ports on every port
People planning to use the switch as their main router

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