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NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108) vs TL-SG1005LP

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

both judged against network switches at a similar price

The NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108) scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the TL-SG1005LP at 6.1/10.

The NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108) leads on management and firmware and support.

The TL-SG1005LP leads on poE.

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

NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108)

NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108)

6.3/10verdict: wait for deal

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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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 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108)TL-SG1005LP
Port speeds30%6/106/10
Management20%6/105/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/109/10
PoE10%5/107/10
Firmware and support10%7/105/10
Overall6.3/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108)TL-SG1005LP
Ports8 Gigabit RJ-45 copper ports5x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45; ports 1-4 are PoE+
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps on each port10/100/1000 Mbps on all five ports; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE port listed
ManagementUnmanaged, no VLANsUnmanaged, plug-and-play; no web UI, VLAN or SNMP listed
PoE budgetNone (PoE ports n/a, PoE budget n/a)802.3af/at on ports 1-4, up to 30 W per port, 40 W total budget
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)None listed; Gigabit copper only, no SFP or SFP+ portNone listed; all five ports are RJ45
Switching capacity16 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 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108)

  • + 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 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108) 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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