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NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch vs TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop 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 TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch at 6.1/10.

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

The TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch leads on port count and uplinks.

They score the same on management and noise and efficiency.

The biggest difference is poE, where the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch scores 8/10 to the TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch's 5/10.

NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

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.

Typically about £277.97 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The TL-SG105S is for anyone who needs four or five extra wired gigabit ports without any setup. It suits desks, benches and small home networks where traffic does not need segmenting on the switch. It does not suit buyers who need VLANs, PoE or faster-than-gigabit links.

Typically about £13.99 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 MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus SwitchTP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Port speeds30%7/106/10
Management20%6/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%4/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/109/10
PoE10%8/105/10
Firmware and support10%6/105/10
Overall6.7/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus SwitchTP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Ports8 copper RJ-45 ports, each 1G/2.5G5× 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/MDIX
Port speeds100M, 1G and 2.5G on each port10/100/1000 Mbps, auto-negotiation, auto-MDI/MDIX
ManagementEasy Smart managed, local web GUI, 64 VLANs, port-based and 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 4 LAGs, IGMP snoopingUnmanaged
PoE budget230 W total PoE budget; ports 1-4 up to 60 W (802.3bt), ports 5-8 up to 30 W (802.3at)No
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)None listed (no SFP or SFP+ port in manufacturer specifications)not listed
Switching capacity40 Gbps10 Gbit/s switching capacity
CoolingFanless, 0 fansDurable metal casing, desktop/wall-mounting options, and a fanless design

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

  • + Fanless design with a 3.1 W maximum power draw
  • + Plug-and-play with no configuration needed
  • + Metal casing with desktop or wall-mount options
  • − Gigabit only, with no SFP or SFP+ uplink listed
  • − Manufacturer page does not list VLAN support
  • − No PoE on any port

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need VLANs to segment traffic on the switch
  • Anyone powering access points or cameras over Ethernet
  • Buyers who want 2.5GbE ports or an SFP uplink
Read the full TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch review ›

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