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TL-SG1005LP vs TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

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

both judged against network switches at a similar price

The TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the TL-SG1005LP at 6.1/10.

The TL-SG1005LP leads on noise and efficiency and poE.

The TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch leads on management, port count and uplinks and firmware and support.

They score the same on port speeds.

TL-SG1005LP

TL-SG1005LP

6.1/10verdict: wait for deal

The TL-SG1005LP is for anyone who wants a small, unmanaged Gigabit switch that also powers a few PoE devices. It suits a desk, shelf or cupboard setup where silence matters and VLANs are not needed. It is less suited to anyone who needs management features, faster ports or fibre uplinks.

Typically about £29.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

6.2/10verdict: wait for deal

The TP-Link LS1005G is for anyone who needs a few more wired Ethernet ports without any setup. It suits a desk, media cabinet or small homelab corner where gigabit is enough and VLANs are not needed. Buyers who want management features, PoE or faster links should look at other switches.

Typically about £9.99 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

CriterionWeightTL-SG1005LPTP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Port speeds30%6/106/10
Management20%5/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/106/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/108/10
PoE10%7/105/10
Firmware and support10%5/106/10
Overall6.1/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecTL-SG1005LPTP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Ports5x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45; ports 1-4 are PoE+5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, auto-MDI/MDIX
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps on all five ports; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE port listed10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiation
ManagementUnmanaged, plug-and-play; no web UI, VLAN or SNMP listedUnmanaged, plug-and-play, no configuration needed
PoE budget802.3af/at on ports 1-4, up to 30 W per port, 40 W total budgetNone
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)None listed; all five ports are RJ45None; RJ45 only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks
Switching capacitySwitch capacity 10 Gbps; MAC table 2K; packet buffer 1 Mbit; jumbo frame 9 KB (V4) or 16 KB (V3)10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.4 Mpps packet forwarding rate
CoolingFanless; max heat dissipation 159.46 BTU/hFanless

Strengths and weaknesses

TL-SG1005LP

  • + Four PoE+ ports at up to 30 W each
  • + Fanless design
  • + Plug-and-play with no setup
  • − Gigabit only; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE
  • − 40 W total PoE budget is shared
  • − No web UI, VLAN or SNMP

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need VLANs, a web UI or SNMP monitoring
  • Anyone who needs 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP uplinks
  • Buyers whose PoE devices draw more than 40 W combined
Read the full TL-SG1005LP review ›

TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

  • + Plug-and-play with no configuration
  • + Fanless and reported as quiet
  • + Two-year warranty from the UK seller
  • − Unmanaged: no VLANs or QoS
  • − Gigabit only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks
  • − No PoE on any port

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need VLANs, QoS or other management features
  • Buyers who want PoE for cameras or access points
  • Anyone who needs 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP/SFP+ uplinks
Read the full TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch review ›

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