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NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108) vs TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

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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 TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch at 6.2/10.

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

The TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch leads on port count and uplinks.

They score the same on port speeds, management 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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TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

6.2/10verdict: wait for deal

The TP-Link LS1005G is for anyone who needs a few more wired Ethernet ports without any setup. It suits a desk, media cabinet or small homelab corner where gigabit is enough and VLANs are not needed. Buyers who want management features, PoE or faster links should look at other switches.

Typically about £9.99 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)TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Port speeds30%6/106/10
Management20%6/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/106/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/108/10
PoE10%5/105/10
Firmware and support10%7/106/10
Overall6.3/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108)TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Ports8 Gigabit RJ-45 copper ports5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, auto-MDI/MDIX
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps on each port10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiation
ManagementUnmanaged, no VLANsUnmanaged, plug-and-play, no configuration needed
PoE budgetNone (PoE ports n/a, PoE budget n/a)None
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)None listed; Gigabit copper only, no SFP or SFP+ portNone; RJ45 only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks
Switching capacity16 Gbps10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.4 Mpps packet forwarding rate
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 ›

TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

  • + Plug-and-play with no configuration
  • + Fanless and reported as quiet
  • + Two-year warranty from the UK seller
  • − Unmanaged: no VLANs or QoS
  • − Gigabit only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks
  • − No PoE on any port

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need VLANs, QoS or other management features
  • Buyers who want PoE for cameras or access points
  • Anyone who needs 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP/SFP+ uplinks
Read the full TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch review ›

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