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MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN vs QNAP QSW-1105-5T

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

all judged against network switches at a similar price

The MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the QNAP QSW-1105-5T at 5.8/10.

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

The QNAP QSW-1105-5T leads on noise and efficiency.

They score the same on poE and firmware and support.

The biggest difference is management, where the MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN scores 9/10 to the QNAP QSW-1105-5T'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.

Typically about £185.57 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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QNAP QSW-1105-5T

QNAP QSW-1105-5T

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

This switch is for people who want to move a small wired network from gigabit to 2.5GbE without any setup. It suits a desk, a home office or a homelab corner where noise matters and VLANs are not needed. Buyers who want management features, PoE or extra uplinks need a different model.

Typically about £93.14 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+INQNAP QSW-1105-5T
Port speeds30%9/107/10
Management20%9/103/10
Port count and uplinks15%8/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%3/109/10
PoE10%5/105/10
Firmware and support10%5/105/10
Overall7.2/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+INQNAP QSW-1105-5T
Ports8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 plus 2 x SFP+, and one USB type-A port5 ports
Port speedsRJ45 ports 2.5G; SFP+ cages support 1G, 2.5G and 10G2.5GbE on all five ports; standards include 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T and 2.5GBase-T
ManagementRouterOS v7 or SwitchOS; VLANs, link aggregation and ACL rules on RouterOSUnmanaged
PoE budgetnot listedNone; not a PoE switch
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)2 x SFP+not listed
Switching capacityNon-blocking Layer 1 capacity 80000 Mbps; Layer 2 about 78,959.7 Mbps at 1518-byte framesSwitching capacity 25Gbps; non-blocking throughput 12.5Gbps
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 ›

QNAP QSW-1105-5T

  • + 2.5GbE on all five ports
  • + Fanless, and owners praise how quiet it is
  • + Plug-and-play, with no configuration needed
  • − Unmanaged, so no VLANs or traffic control
  • − No PoE and no separate uplink ports listed
  • − Owners complain about cost per 2.5GbE port

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need VLANs or other management features
  • Anyone who needs PoE for access points or cameras
  • Homelabbers who want more than five ports or faster uplinks
Read the full QNAP QSW-1105-5T review ›

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