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NETGEAR GS108 8-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 GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch at 6.3/10.

The NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch leads on port count and uplinks and firmware and support.

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

They score the same on management and noise and efficiency.

The biggest difference is poE, where the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch scores 8/10 to the NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch's 5/10.

NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108)

NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The NETGEAR GS108 is for anyone who needs eight more wired Gigabit ports with no configuration. It suits a desk, a media cabinet or a small lab where quiet running matters. It does not suit buyers who need VLANs, PoE or ports faster than Gigabit.

Typically about £24.99 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 GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged SwitchNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
Port speeds30%6/107/10
Management20%6/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/104/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/109/10
PoE10%5/108/10
Firmware and support10%7/106/10
Overall6.3/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged SwitchNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
Ports8 Gigabit RJ-45 copper ports8 copper RJ-45 ports, each 1G/2.5G
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps on each port100M, 1G and 2.5G on each port
ManagementUnmanaged, no VLANsEasy Smart managed, local web GUI, 64 VLANs, port-based and 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 4 LAGs, IGMP snooping
PoE budgetNone (PoE ports n/a, 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+)None listed; Gigabit copper only, no SFP or SFP+ portNone listed (no SFP or SFP+ port in manufacturer specifications)
Switching capacity16 Gbps40 Gbps
CoolingFanlessFanless, 0 fans

Strengths and weaknesses

NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch

  • + Fanless, with acoustic noise listed as 0
  • + Plug-and-play setup with nothing to configure
  • + Limited lifetime warranty and 90 days of support
  • − Gigabit only, with no 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP uplink
  • − Unmanaged, so no VLANs
  • − Owners report failures in older revisions after a few years

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need VLANs or any switch management
  • Anyone powering access points or cameras who needs PoE
  • Users with 2.5GbE or 10GbE devices, or who want an SFP uplink
Read the full NETGEAR GS108 8-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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