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all judged against network switches at a similar priceThe TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link TL-SG108S at 5.9/10.
The TP-Link TL-SG108S leads on noise and efficiency.
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 and poE.
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.
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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.
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| Criterion | Weight | TP-Link TL-SG108S | TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port speeds | 30% | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Management | 20% | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Port count and uplinks | 15% | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Noise and efficiency | 15% | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| PoE | 10% | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Firmware and support | 10% | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall | 5.9/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Spec | TP-Link TL-SG108S | TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 8 RJ45 ports (8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, Auto-MDI/MDIX) | 5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, auto-MDI/MDIX |
| Port speeds | 10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiated | 10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiation |
| Management | Unmanaged, plug and play | Unmanaged, plug-and-play, no configuration needed |
| PoE budget | not listed | None |
| Uplinks (SFP/SFP+) | not listed | None; RJ45 only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks |
| Switching capacity | Packet forwarding rate 11.9Mpps | 10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.4 Mpps packet forwarding rate |
| Cooling | Fanless | Fanless |
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