TP-Link TL-SG108S vs TP-Link TL-SG105-M2

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all judged against network switches at a similar price

The TP-Link TL-SG105-M2 scores 6.0/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link TL-SG108S at 5.9/10.

The TP-Link TL-SG108S leads on management.

The TP-Link TL-SG105-M2 leads on port speeds.

They score the same on port count and uplinks, noise and efficiency, poE and firmware and support.

TP-Link TL-SG108S

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

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.

Typically about £17.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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TP-Link TL-SG105-M2

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The TL-SG105-M2 is for people who want a simple five-port switch with 2.5GbE on every port. It suits a desk, a small home network or a homelab that needs faster links but no VLANs or PoE. It is a plug-in switch with no management interface listed.

Typically about £43 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	TP-Link TL-SG108S	TP-Link TL-SG105-M2
Port speeds	30%	6/10	7/10
Management	20%	5/10	4/10
Port count and uplinks	15%	5/10	5/10
Noise and efficiency	15%	9/10	9/10
PoE	10%	5/10	5/10
Firmware and support	10%	5/10	5/10
Overall		5.9/10	6.0/10

Specifications

Spec	TP-Link TL-SG108S	TP-Link TL-SG105-M2
Ports	8 RJ45 ports (8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, Auto-MDI/MDIX)	5 RJ45 ports
Port speeds	10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiated	100Mbps / 1Gbps / 2.5Gbps, auto-negotiated, auto MDI/MDIX
Management	Unmanaged, plug and play	Unmanaged
PoE budget	not listed	No
Switching capacity	Packet forwarding rate 11.9Mpps	25 Gbps switching capacity; 18.6 Mpps forwarding rate; 16K MAC table; 1.5 Mb packet buffer
Cooling	Fanless	Fanless

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link TL-SG108S

+ Fanless and quiet in owner reports
+ Metal build and plug-and-play setup
+ Eight Gigabit ports with auto-negotiation
− No VLANs or web management listed
− No SFP uplink or PoE listed
− Gigabit only on every port

Skip it if:

Buyers who need VLANs or a web management interface
Anyone who wants to power cameras or access points over PoE
Users with 2.5GbE or 10GbE devices or who need SFP uplinks

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TP-Link TL-SG105-M2

+ 2.5GbE on all five RJ45 ports
+ Fanless, so no fan noise
+ Auto-negotiates down to 100Mbps and 1Gbps
− Unmanaged, with no VLAN support listed
− No PoE and no SFP uplink
− Manufacturer page didn't state the warranty term

Skip it if:

Anyone who needs VLANs or a web management interface
Buyers who need PoE for access points or cameras
Anyone who wants 10GbE or an SFP uplink

Read the full TP-Link TL-SG105-M2 review ›

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