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MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN vs TP-Link TL-SG1005LP

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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 TP-Link TL-SG1005LP at 6.1/10.

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

The TP-Link TL-SG1005LP leads on noise and efficiency and poE.

They score the same on firmware and support.

The biggest difference is noise and efficiency, where the TP-Link TL-SG1005LP 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.

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

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TL-SG1005LP

TP-Link TL-SG1005LP

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The TL-SG1005LP is for anyone who wants a small, unmanaged Gigabit switch that also powers a few PoE devices. It suits a desk, shelf or cupboard setup where silence matters and VLANs are not needed. It is less suited to anyone who needs management features, faster ports or fibre uplinks.

Typically about £29.99 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

CriterionWeightMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+INTP-Link TL-SG1005LP
Port speeds30%9/106/10
Management20%9/105/10
Port count and uplinks15%8/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%3/109/10
PoE10%5/107/10
Firmware and support10%5/105/10
Overall7.2/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+INTP-Link TL-SG1005LP
Ports8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 plus 2 x SFP+, and one USB type-A port5x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45; ports 1-4 are PoE+
Port speedsRJ45 ports 2.5G; SFP+ cages support 1G, 2.5G and 10G10/100/1000 Mbps on all five ports; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE port listed
ManagementRouterOS v7 or SwitchOS; VLANs, link aggregation and ACL rules on RouterOSUnmanaged, plug-and-play; no web UI, VLAN or SNMP listed
PoE budgetnot listed802.3af/at on ports 1-4, up to 30 W per port, 40 W total budget
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)2 x SFP+None listed; all five ports are RJ45
Switching capacityNon-blocking Layer 1 capacity 80000 Mbps; Layer 2 about 78,959.7 Mbps at 1518-byte framesSwitch capacity 10 Gbps; MAC table 2K; packet buffer 1 Mbit; jumbo frame 9 KB (V4) or 16 KB (V3)
Cooling1 fanFanless; max heat dissipation 159.46 BTU/h

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 ›

TP-Link TL-SG1005LP

  • + Four PoE+ ports at up to 30 W each
  • + Fanless design
  • + Plug-and-play with no setup
  • − Gigabit only; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE
  • − 40 W total PoE budget is shared
  • − No web UI, VLAN or SNMP

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need VLANs, a web UI or SNMP monitoring
  • Anyone who needs 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP uplinks
  • Buyers whose PoE devices draw more than 40 W combined
Read the full TP-Link TL-SG1005LP review ›

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