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NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305v3) vs TL-SG1005LP

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

both judged against network switches at a similar price

The TL-SG1005LP scores 6.1/10 overall, ahead of the NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305v3) at 6.0/10.

The NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305v3) leads on firmware and support.

The TL-SG1005LP leads on poE.

They score the same on port speeds, management, port count and uplinks and noise and efficiency.

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

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

6.0/10verdict: wait for deal

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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TL-SG1005LP

TL-SG1005LP

6.1/10verdict: wait for deal

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

CriterionWeightNETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305v3)TL-SG1005LP
Port speeds30%6/106/10
Management20%5/105/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/109/10
PoE10%5/107/10
Firmware and support10%6/105/10
Overall6.0/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305v3)TL-SG1005LP
Ports55x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45; ports 1-4 are PoE+
Port speedsGigabit (5 x 10/100/1000Mbps ports, Auto Uplink)10/100/1000 Mbps on all five ports; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE port listed
ManagementUnmanagedUnmanaged, plug-and-play; no web UI, VLAN or SNMP listed
PoE budgetNot applicable (PoE budget N/A)802.3af/at on ports 1-4, up to 30 W per port, 40 W total budget
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)not listedNone listed; all five ports are RJ45
Switching capacityNon-blocking bandwidth 10 GbpsSwitch capacity 10 Gbps; MAC table 2K; packet buffer 1 Mbit; jumbo frame 9 KB (V4) or 16 KB (V3)
CoolingFanlessFanless; max heat dissipation 159.46 BTU/h

Strengths and weaknesses

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

  • + 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 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305v3) review ›

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 TL-SG1005LP review ›

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