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MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN vs TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

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 TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch at 6.2/10.

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

The TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit 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 TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch scores 8/10 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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TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The TP-Link LS1005G is for anyone who needs a few more wired Ethernet ports without any setup. It suits a desk, media cabinet or small homelab corner where gigabit is enough and VLANs are not needed. Buyers who want management features, PoE or faster links should look at other switches.

Typically about £9.99 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 LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Port speeds30%9/106/10
Management20%9/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%8/106/10
Noise and efficiency15%3/108/10
PoE10%5/105/10
Firmware and support10%5/106/10
Overall7.2/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+INTP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Ports8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 plus 2 x SFP+, and one USB type-A port5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, auto-MDI/MDIX
Port speedsRJ45 ports 2.5G; SFP+ cages support 1G, 2.5G and 10G10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiation
ManagementRouterOS v7 or SwitchOS; VLANs, link aggregation and ACL rules on RouterOSUnmanaged, plug-and-play, no configuration needed
PoE budgetnot listedNone
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)2 x SFP+None; RJ45 only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks
Switching capacityNon-blocking Layer 1 capacity 80000 Mbps; Layer 2 about 78,959.7 Mbps at 1518-byte frames10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.4 Mpps packet forwarding rate
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 ›

TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

  • + Plug-and-play with no configuration
  • + Fanless and reported as quiet
  • + Two-year warranty from the UK seller
  • − Unmanaged: no VLANs or QoS
  • − Gigabit only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks
  • − No PoE on any port

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need VLANs, QoS or other management features
  • Buyers who want PoE for cameras or access points
  • Anyone who needs 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP/SFP+ uplinks
Read the full TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch review ›

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