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NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini

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

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 Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini at 6.1/10.

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

The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini leads on management and port count and uplinks.

The biggest difference is poE, where the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch scores 8/10 to the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini'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.

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UniFi Switch Flex Mini

Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The UniFi Switch Flex Mini is for people who run, or plan to run, a UniFi network and want a small managed switch. It offers five Gigabit ports, VLAN support and controller management in a 150 g fanless-listed box. It does not suit buyers who need PoE output, SFP uplinks or faster-than-Gigabit links.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus SwitchUbiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini
Port speeds30%7/105/10
Management20%6/108/10
Port count and uplinks15%4/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/108/10
PoE10%8/105/10
Firmware and support10%6/105/10
Overall6.7/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus SwitchUbiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini
Ports8 copper RJ-45 ports, each 1G/2.5G5 RJ45 ports, 1GbE
Port speeds100M, 1G and 2.5G on each port10/100/1000 Mbps per port
ManagementEasy Smart managed, local web GUI, 64 VLANs, port-based and 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 4 LAGs, IGMP snoopingUniFi Network Controller management with VLAN support (1,000 VLANs), port isolation, mirroring and rate limiting; requires UniFi Network 5.12.5 or later
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 PoE output; one port accepts 802.3af/at PoE input only
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)None listed (no SFP or SFP+ port in manufacturer specifications)None; RJ45 ports only, no SFP/SFP+
Switching capacity40 GbpsSwitching capacity 10 Gbps; 5 Gbps non-blocking throughput; 7 Mpps forwarding rate
CoolingFanless, 0 fansHeat dissipation 6.824 BTU/hr (excluding PoE output); no fan listed on manufacturer page

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 ›

Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini

  • + Controller management with up to 1,000 VLANs
  • + No fan listed; 2.5 W maximum power draw
  • + Small and light: 107 x 70 x 21 mm, 150 g
  • − Gigabit only, with no SFP or SFP+ uplink
  • − No PoE output to power other devices
  • − Needs UniFi Network 5.12.5 or later for management

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need PoE output to power access points or cameras
  • Anyone who wants SFP/SFP+ uplinks or faster-than-Gigabit ports
  • People who do not want to run a UniFi controller
Read the full Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini review ›

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