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TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE

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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 Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE at 5.9/10.

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

The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE leads on management and noise and efficiency.

They score the same on poE.

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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Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE

Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE is for people already running, or planning, a UniFi setup who want a small, silent managed switch. It suits a desk, small office or home network with a few PoE devices such as access points or cameras. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs faster than gigabit speeds, fibre uplinks or lots of PoE power.

Typically about £111 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 SwitchUbiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE
Port speeds30%6/104/10
Management20%6/108/10
Port count and uplinks15%6/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%8/109/10
PoE10%5/105/10
Firmware and support10%6/105/10
Overall6.2/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit SwitchUbiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE
Ports5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, auto-MDI/MDIX8 RJ45 ports in total, of which 4 are PoE+
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiation10/100/1000 Mbps on all ports
ManagementUnmanaged, plug-and-play, no configuration neededLayer 2 managed, configured through the UniFi Network Controller, in-band Ethernet management
PoE budgetNone52 W total PoE budget; up to 30 W per PoE+ port (802.3at)
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)None; RJ45 only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinksNo SFP or SFP+ port; RJ45 networking ports only
Switching capacity10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.4 Mpps packet forwarding rate16 Gbps switching capacity; 8 Gbps non-blocking line rate
CoolingFanlessFanless; heat dissipation 27.3 BTU/hr excluding PoE output

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 ›

Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE

  • + Fanless and quiet, praised by owners
  • + Layer 2 management with VLANs through UniFi Network Controller
  • + Easy setup and quick provisioning, per owners
  • − Only four of eight ports supply PoE
  • − Gigabit only, with no SFP or SFP+ uplink
  • − 52 W PoE budget may strain demanding devices

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need 2.5GbE, 10GbE or SFP+ uplinks
  • Anyone powering many or high-demand PoE devices
  • People who want L3 routing on the switch itself
Read the full Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE review ›

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