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TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini

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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 Flex Mini at 6.1/10.

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

The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini leads on management.

They score the same on noise and efficiency and poE.

TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

TP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit Switch

6.2/10verdict: wait for deal

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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UniFi Switch Flex Mini

Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini

6.1/10verdict: wait for deal

The UniFi Switch Flex Mini is for people who run, or plan to run, a UniFi network and want a small managed switch. It offers five Gigabit ports, VLAN support and controller management in a 150 g fanless-listed box. It does not suit buyers who need PoE output, SFP uplinks or faster-than-Gigabit links.

Typically about £33 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at 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 Flex Mini
Port speeds30%6/105/10
Management20%6/108/10
Port count and uplinks15%6/105/10
Noise and efficiency15%8/108/10
PoE10%5/105/10
Firmware and support10%6/105/10
Overall6.2/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link LS1005G 5-Port Gigabit SwitchUbiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini
Ports5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports, auto-MDI/MDIX5 RJ45 ports, 1GbE
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps per port, auto-negotiation10/100/1000 Mbps per port
ManagementUnmanaged, plug-and-play, no configuration neededUniFi Network Controller management with VLAN support (1,000 VLANs), port isolation, mirroring and rate limiting; requires UniFi Network 5.12.5 or later
PoE budgetNoneNo PoE output; one port accepts 802.3af/at PoE input only
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)None; RJ45 only, no SFP/SFP+ uplinksNone; RJ45 ports only, no SFP/SFP+
Switching capacity10 Gbps switching capacity, 7.4 Mpps packet forwarding rateSwitching capacity 10 Gbps; 5 Gbps non-blocking throughput; 7 Mpps forwarding rate
CoolingFanlessHeat dissipation 6.824 BTU/hr (excluding PoE output); no fan listed on manufacturer page

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 Flex Mini

  • + Controller management with up to 1,000 VLANs
  • + No fan listed; 2.5 W maximum power draw
  • + Small and light: 107 x 70 x 21 mm, 150 g
  • − Gigabit only, with no SFP or SFP+ uplink
  • − No PoE output to power other devices
  • − Needs UniFi Network 5.12.5 or later for management

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need PoE output to power access points or cameras
  • Anyone who wants SFP/SFP+ uplinks or faster-than-Gigabit ports
  • People who do not want to run a UniFi controller
Read the full Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini review ›

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