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NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108) vs TL-SG108S

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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-SG108S at 5.9/10.

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

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

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-SG108S

TL-SG108S

5.9/10verdict: skip

The TL-SG108S is for anyone who needs eight more wired Gigabit ports with no setup. It suits desks, living-room cabinets and small home networks where quiet running matters. It is not for anyone who needs VLANs or a web interface.

Typically about £17.99 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-SG108S
Port speeds30%6/106/10
Management20%6/105/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/109/10
PoE10%5/105/10
Firmware and support10%7/105/10
Overall6.3/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108)TL-SG108S
Ports8 Gigabit RJ-45 copper ports8 RJ45 ports (8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, Auto-MDI/MDIX)
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps on each port10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiated
ManagementUnmanaged, no VLANsUnmanaged, plug and play
PoE budgetNone (PoE ports n/a, PoE budget n/a)not listed
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)None listed; Gigabit copper only, no SFP or SFP+ portnot listed
Switching capacity16 GbpsPacket forwarding rate 11.9Mpps
CoolingFanlessFanless

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-SG108S

  • + Fanless and quiet in owner reports
  • + Metal build and plug-and-play setup
  • + Eight Gigabit ports with auto-negotiation
  • − No VLANs or web management listed
  • − No SFP uplink or PoE listed
  • − Gigabit only on every port

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need VLANs or a web management interface
  • Anyone who wants to power cameras or access points over PoE
  • Users with 2.5GbE or 10GbE devices or who need SFP uplinks
Read the full TL-SG108S review ›

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