TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch vs TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

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all judged against network switches at a similar price

The TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch at 6.1/10.

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

The TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch leads on noise and efficiency.

They score the same on port speeds, management and poE.

TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

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

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TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

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.

Typically about £13.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch	TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Port speeds	30%	6/10	6/10
Management	20%	6/10	6/10
Port count and uplinks	15%	6/10	5/10
Noise and efficiency	15%	8/10	9/10
PoE	10%	5/10	5/10
Firmware and support	10%	6/10	5/10
Overall		6.2/10	6.1/10

Specifications

Spec	TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch	TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Ports	5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 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-negotiation	10/100/1000 Mbps, auto-negotiation, auto-MDI/MDIX
Management	Unmanaged, plug-and-play, no configuration needed	Unmanaged
PoE budget	None	No
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)	None; RJ45 only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks	not listed
Switching capacity	10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.4 Mpps packet forwarding rate	10 Gbit/s switching capacity
Cooling	Fanless	Durable metal casing, desktop/wall-mounting options, and a fanless design

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch

+ Fanless design with a 3.1 W maximum power draw
+ Plug-and-play with no configuration needed
+ Metal casing with desktop or wall-mount options
− Gigabit only, with no SFP or SFP+ uplink listed
− Manufacturer page does not list VLAN support
− No PoE on any port

Skip it if:

Buyers who need VLANs to segment traffic on the switch
Anyone powering access points or cameras over Ethernet
Buyers who want 2.5GbE ports or an SFP uplink

Read the full TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch review ›

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