NETGEAR GS308E 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 GS308E at 6.2/10.

The NETGEAR GS308E leads on management and port count and uplinks.

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

They score the same on noise and efficiency.

The biggest difference is poE, where the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch scores 8/10 to the NETGEAR GS308E's 5/10.

NETGEAR GS308E

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The NETGEAR GS308E is for people who want a small, silent eight-port Gigabit switch with basic VLAN support. It suits homes, bedrooms and desks where a fan would be a nuisance and plug-and-play setup matters. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs PoE, faster than Gigabit ports or deep Layer 3 management.

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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.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	NETGEAR GS308E	NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
Port speeds	30%	6/10	7/10
Management	20%	7/10	6/10
Port count and uplinks	15%	5/10	4/10
Noise and efficiency	15%	9/10	9/10
PoE	10%	5/10	8/10
Firmware and support	10%	4/10	6/10
Overall		6.2/10	6.7/10

Specifications

Spec	NETGEAR GS308E	NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
Ports	8 x Gigabit RJ45, no 10G port	8 copper RJ-45 ports, each 1G/2.5G
Port speeds	8 x 1G ports, auto-negotiating; no 2.5G or 10G ports	100M, 1G and 2.5G on each port
Management	Web-managed Easy Smart interface; VLAN, QoS, cable health check and loop prevention	Easy Smart managed, local web GUI, 64 VLANs, port-based and 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 4 LAGs, IGMP snooping
PoE budget	None (PoE ports and 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+)	not listed	None listed (no SFP or SFP+ port in manufacturer specifications)
Switching capacity	16Gbps bandwidth	40 Gbps
Cooling	Fanless (0 fans, 0 dBA at 25°C)	Fanless, 0 fans

Strengths and weaknesses

NETGEAR GS308E

+ Fanless, with 0 dBA listed
+ Web-managed with VLAN, QoS and loop prevention
+ Plug-and-play setup; maximum draw of 3.7W
− Gigabit only, with no 2.5G or 10G ports
− Owners criticise firmware update frequency and process
− Layer 2 only, modest web UI and no mobile app

Skip it if:

Buyers who need PoE for access points, cameras or phones
Anyone with 2.5GbE or 10GbE devices or who wants SFP uplinks
People who need advanced Layer 3 features or a polished management UI

Read the full NETGEAR GS308E 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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