TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch vs TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2

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all judged against network switches at a similar price

The TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch at 6.2/10.

The TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch leads on noise and efficiency and firmware and support.

The TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 leads on port speeds, management, port count and uplinks and poE.

The biggest difference is noise and efficiency, where the TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch scores 8/10 to the TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2's 3/10.

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-SG3210XHP-M2

6.8/10verdict: buy

The TL-SG3210XHP-M2 is for people building a small rack-based network who need PoE+ and real managed-switch features. It suits setups with 2.5GbE access points or cameras and 10G SFP+ uplinks. It is a poor fit for quiet rooms because it has two fans.

Typically about £340 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch	TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2
Port speeds	30%	6/10	8/10
Management	20%	6/10	8/10
Port count and uplinks	15%	6/10	7/10
Noise and efficiency	15%	8/10	3/10
PoE	10%	5/10	8/10
Firmware and support	10%	6/10	5/10
Overall		6.2/10	6.8/10

Specifications

Spec	TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch	TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2
Ports	5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, auto-MDI/MDIX	8x 2.5GbE RJ45 PoE+ ports, 2x 10G SFP+ slots, plus one RJ45 and one Micro-USB console port (not data ports)
Port speeds	10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiation	RJ45 ports 100/1000/2500 Mbps; SFP+ slots 10 Gbps
Management	Unmanaged, plug-and-play, no configuration needed	L2+ managed; web management, Omada app, cloud or hardware/software controllers; 802.1Q VLAN, static routing, ACLs, 802.1X
PoE budget	None	240 W total PoE budget; 8 PoE+ ports (802.3af/at); 30 W per port
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)	None; RJ45 only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinks	2x 10 Gbps SFP+
Switching capacity	10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.4 Mpps packet forwarding rate	80 Gbps switching capacity; 59.52 Mpps forwarding rate; 16K MAC table
Cooling	Fanless	Two fans (Fan Quantity: 2), not fanless

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-SG3210XHP-M2

+ Eight 2.5GbE PoE+ ports with a 240 W total budget
+ L2+ management with VLANs, static routing, ACLs and 802.1X
+ Two 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks
− Two fans; one owner report calls it too loud for offices
− Cloud management needs a hardware controller or dedicated computer
− Update history and warranty terms aren't stated

Skip it if:

Buyers who need a silent or fanless switch for an office or desk
Anyone needing more than ten data ports on one switch
Buyers wanting cloud management without a hardware controller or dedicated computer

Read the full TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 review ›

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