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both judged against network switches at a similar priceThe TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch scores 6.1/10 overall, ahead of the TL-SG108S at 5.9/10.
The TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch leads on management.
They score the same on port speeds, port count and uplinks, noise and efficiency, poE and firmware and support.
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 TL-SG105S is for anyone who needs four or five extra wired gigabit ports without any setup. It suits desks, benches and small home networks where traffic does not need segmenting on the switch. It does not suit buyers who need VLANs, PoE or faster-than-gigabit links.
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| Criterion | Weight | TL-SG108S | TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port speeds | 30% | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Management | 20% | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| 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 | 6.1/10 |
| Spec | TL-SG108S | TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 8 RJ45 ports (8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, Auto-MDI/MDIX) | 5× 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/MDIX |
| Port speeds | 10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiated | 10/100/1000 Mbps, auto-negotiation, auto-MDI/MDIX |
| Management | Unmanaged, plug and play | Unmanaged |
| PoE budget | not listed | No |
| Switching capacity | Packet forwarding rate 11.9Mpps | 10 Gbit/s switching capacity |
| Cooling | Fanless | Durable metal casing, desktop/wall-mounting options, and a fanless design |
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