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TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch vs TP-Link TL-SG108E

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

all judged against network switches at a similar price

The TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch and TP-Link TL-SG108E both score 6.2/10 overall.

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

The TP-Link TL-SG108E leads on noise and efficiency.

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

TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link TL-SG108E

TP-Link TL-SG108E

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The TL-SG108E is for home and homelab users who want a small, silent eight-port gigabit switch with basic VLAN support. It suits setups that need a few separate networks, not strict isolation. It is a poor fit if you need PoE, fibre uplinks, faster-than-gigabit ports or Spanning Tree.

Typically about £45 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightTP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit SwitchTP-Link TL-SG108E
Port speeds30%6/106/10
Management20%6/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%6/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%8/109/10
PoE10%5/105/10
Firmware and support10%6/106/10
Overall6.2/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit SwitchTP-Link TL-SG108E
Ports5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, auto-MDI/MDIX8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiation10/100/1000 Mbps
ManagementUnmanaged, plug-and-play, no configuration neededEasy Smart; web user interface and Windows management utility; port-based, 802.1Q and MTU VLAN (32 VLANs active out of 4K IDs), port mirroring, loop prevention, IGMP snooping, cable diagnostics
PoE budgetNonenot listed
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)None; RJ45 only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinksnot listed
Switching capacity10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.4 Mpps packet forwarding rate16 Gbps switching capacity; 11.9 Mpps forwarding rate; 4K MAC table
CoolingFanlessFanless, metal casing

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-SG108E

  • + Fanless metal casing, so no fan noise
  • + 802.1Q VLANs and port mirroring on a web UI
  • + Owners report VLANs working on current firmware
  • − Gigabit only, with no SFP/SFP+ uplink published
  • − VLAN 1 cannot be removed and no Spanning Tree
  • − Owners describe VLAN setup as fiddly

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need PoE for access points, cameras or phones
  • Anyone who needs strict VLAN isolation, Spanning Tree or a management interface off the user ports
  • Users who want 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP/SFP+ uplinks
Read the full TP-Link TL-SG108E review ›

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