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MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN vs NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch

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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 NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch at 6.3/10.

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

The NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch leads on noise and efficiency and firmware and support.

They score the same on poE.

The biggest difference is noise and efficiency, where the NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch scores 9/10 to the MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN's 3/10.

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.

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NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108)

NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The NETGEAR GS108 is for anyone who needs eight more wired Gigabit ports with no configuration. It suits a desk, a media cabinet or a small lab where quiet running matters. It does not suit buyers who need VLANs, PoE or ports faster than Gigabit.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+INNETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch
Port speeds30%9/106/10
Management20%9/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%8/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%3/109/10
PoE10%5/105/10
Firmware and support10%5/107/10
Overall7.2/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+INNETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch
Ports8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 plus 2 x SFP+, and one USB type-A port8 Gigabit RJ-45 copper ports
Port speedsRJ45 ports 2.5G; SFP+ cages support 1G, 2.5G and 10G10/100/1000 Mbps on each port
ManagementRouterOS v7 or SwitchOS; VLANs, link aggregation and ACL rules on RouterOSUnmanaged, no VLANs
PoE budgetnot listedNone (PoE ports n/a, PoE budget n/a)
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)2 x SFP+None listed; Gigabit copper only, no SFP or SFP+ port
Switching capacityNon-blocking Layer 1 capacity 80000 Mbps; Layer 2 about 78,959.7 Mbps at 1518-byte frames16 Gbps
Cooling1 fanFanless

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
Read the full MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN review ›

NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch

  • + Fanless, with acoustic noise listed as 0
  • + Plug-and-play setup with nothing to configure
  • + Limited lifetime warranty and 90 days of support
  • − Gigabit only, with no 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP uplink
  • − Unmanaged, so no VLANs
  • − Owners report failures in older revisions after a few years

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need VLANs or any switch management
  • Anyone powering access points or cameras who needs PoE
  • Users with 2.5GbE or 10GbE devices, or who want an SFP uplink
Read the full NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch review ›

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