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NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch vs TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2

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all judged against network switches at a similar price

The TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch at 6.7/10.

The NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch leads on noise and efficiency and firmware and support.

The TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 leads on port speeds, management and port count and uplinks.

They score the same on poE.

The biggest difference is noise and efficiency, where the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch scores 9/10 to the TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2's 3/10.

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.

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TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2

TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2

6.8/10verdict: buy

The TL-SG3210XHP-M2 is for people building a small rack-based network who need PoE+ and real managed-switch features. It suits setups with 2.5GbE access points or cameras and 10G SFP+ uplinks. It is a poor fit for quiet rooms because it has two fans.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus SwitchTP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2
Port speeds30%7/108/10
Management20%6/108/10
Port count and uplinks15%4/107/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/103/10
PoE10%8/108/10
Firmware and support10%6/105/10
Overall6.7/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus SwitchTP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2
Ports8 copper RJ-45 ports, each 1G/2.5G8x 2.5GbE RJ45 PoE+ ports, 2x 10G SFP+ slots, plus one RJ45 and one Micro-USB console port (not data ports)
Port speeds100M, 1G and 2.5G on each portRJ45 ports 100/1000/2500 Mbps; SFP+ slots 10 Gbps
ManagementEasy Smart managed, local web GUI, 64 VLANs, port-based and 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 4 LAGs, IGMP snoopingL2+ managed; web management, Omada app, cloud or hardware/software controllers; 802.1Q VLAN, static routing, ACLs, 802.1X
PoE budget230 W total PoE budget; ports 1-4 up to 60 W (802.3bt), ports 5-8 up to 30 W (802.3at)240 W total PoE budget; 8 PoE+ ports (802.3af/at); 30 W per port
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)None listed (no SFP or SFP+ port in manufacturer specifications)2x 10 Gbps SFP+
Switching capacity40 Gbps80 Gbps switching capacity; 59.52 Mpps forwarding rate; 16K MAC table
CoolingFanless, 0 fansTwo fans (Fan Quantity: 2), not fanless

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-SG3210XHP-M2

  • + Eight 2.5GbE PoE+ ports with a 240 W total budget
  • + L2+ management with VLANs, static routing, ACLs and 802.1X
  • + Two 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks
  • − Two fans; one owner report calls it too loud for offices
  • − Cloud management needs a hardware controller or dedicated computer
  • − Update history and warranty terms aren't stated

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a silent or fanless switch for an office or desk
  • Anyone needing more than ten data ports on one switch
  • Buyers wanting cloud management without a hardware controller or dedicated computer
Read the full TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 review ›

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