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NETGEAR GS308E vs TP-Link TL-SG108S

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

all judged against network switches at a similar price

The NETGEAR GS308E scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link TL-SG108S at 5.9/10.

The NETGEAR GS308E leads on management.

The TP-Link TL-SG108S leads on firmware and support.

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

NETGEAR GS308E

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.

Typically about £24.97 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TL-SG108S

TP-Link TL-SG108S

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

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 GS308ETP-Link TL-SG108S
Port speeds30%6/106/10
Management20%7/105/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/109/10
PoE10%5/105/10
Firmware and support10%4/105/10
Overall6.2/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR GS308ETP-Link TL-SG108S
Ports8 x Gigabit RJ45, no 10G port8 RJ45 ports (8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, Auto-MDI/MDIX)
Port speeds8 x 1G ports, auto-negotiating; no 2.5G or 10G ports10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiated
ManagementWeb-managed Easy Smart interface; VLAN, QoS, cable health check and loop preventionUnmanaged, plug and play
PoE budgetNone (PoE ports and PoE budget N/A)not listed
Switching capacity16Gbps bandwidthPacket forwarding rate 11.9Mpps
CoolingFanless (0 fans, 0 dBA at 25°C)Fanless

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 ›

TP-Link 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 TP-Link TL-SG108S review ›

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