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NETGEAR GS305v3 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch vs NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

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all judged against network switches at a similar price

The NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the NETGEAR GS305v3 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch at 6.0/10.

The NETGEAR GS305v3 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch leads on port count and uplinks.

The NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch leads on port speeds, management and poE.

They score the same on noise and efficiency and firmware and support.

The biggest difference is poE, where the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch scores 8/10 to the NETGEAR GS305v3 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch's 5/10.

NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305v3)

NETGEAR GS305v3 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The GS305v3 is for anyone who needs a few extra wired Gigabit ports with no setup. It suits a desk, a media cabinet or a small office where silence matters. It does not suit people who need VLANs, PoE, SFP uplinks or more than five ports.

Typically about £13.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

6.7/10verdict: buy

The MS108EUP is for people who want a silent switch that powers demanding PoE devices and carries 2.5GbE on every port. It suits home offices, small sites and homelabs with PoE++ cameras, access points or similar devices and a need for basic VLANs. It is less suited to anyone who needs a fibre or 10G uplink, or a fully managed feature set.

Typically about £277.97 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightNETGEAR GS305v3 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged SwitchNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
Port speeds30%6/107/10
Management20%5/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/104/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/109/10
PoE10%5/108/10
Firmware and support10%6/106/10
Overall6.0/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR GS305v3 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged SwitchNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
Ports58 copper RJ-45 ports, each 1G/2.5G
Port speedsGigabit (5 x 10/100/1000Mbps ports, Auto Uplink)100M, 1G and 2.5G on each port
ManagementUnmanagedEasy Smart managed, local web GUI, 64 VLANs, port-based and 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 4 LAGs, IGMP snooping
PoE budgetNot applicable (PoE budget N/A)230 W total PoE budget; ports 1-4 up to 60 W (802.3bt), ports 5-8 up to 30 W (802.3at)
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)not listedNone listed (no SFP or SFP+ port in manufacturer specifications)
Switching capacityNon-blocking bandwidth 10 Gbps40 Gbps
CoolingFanlessFanless, 0 fans

Strengths and weaknesses

NETGEAR GS305v3 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch

  • + Fanless and silent, as owners report
  • + Plug-and-play with no software or configuration
  • + Listed maximum draw of 2.34W, with 802.3az support
  • − Unmanaged, so no VLAN or QoS
  • − Only five ports and no SFP uplink
  • − Gigabit only, with no 2.5GbE or 10GbE

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need VLANs, QoS or other management features
  • Buyers who need PoE to power access points or cameras
  • Anyone who needs more than five ports, SFP uplinks or links faster than Gigabit
Read the full NETGEAR GS305v3 5-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch review ›

NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

  • + 2.5GbE on all eight ports
  • + 230 W PoE budget with four 60 W ports
  • + Fanless, with a limited lifetime warranty
  • − No SFP or SFP+ uplink listed
  • − Easy Smart management only
  • − Owners report slow or failing firmware updates

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need an SFP or SFP+ uplink for fibre or 10G links
  • Admins who need controller-managed or layer 3 switching
  • Anyone planning to run all eight ports at full PoE power
Read the full NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch review ›

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