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TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch vs TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2

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

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 TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch at 6.1/10.

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

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

They score the same on firmware and support.

The biggest difference is noise and efficiency, where the TP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch scores 9/10 to the TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2's 3/10.

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

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightTP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop SwitchTP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2
Port speeds30%6/108/10
Management20%6/108/10
Port count and uplinks15%5/107/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/103/10
PoE10%5/108/10
Firmware and support10%5/105/10
Overall6.1/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link TL-SG105S 5-Port Gigabit Desktop SwitchTP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2
Ports5× 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports supporting Auto-MDI/MDIX8x 2.5GbE RJ45 PoE+ ports, 2x 10G SFP+ slots, plus one RJ45 and one Micro-USB console port (not data ports)
Port speeds10/100/1000 Mbps, auto-negotiation, auto-MDI/MDIXRJ45 ports 100/1000/2500 Mbps; SFP+ slots 10 Gbps
ManagementUnmanagedL2+ managed; web management, Omada app, cloud or hardware/software controllers; 802.1Q VLAN, static routing, ACLs, 802.1X
PoE budgetNo240 W total PoE budget; 8 PoE+ ports (802.3af/at); 30 W per port
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)not listed2x 10 Gbps SFP+
Switching capacity10 Gbit/s switching capacity80 Gbps switching capacity; 59.52 Mpps forwarding rate; 16K MAC table
CoolingDurable metal casing, desktop/wall-mounting options, and a fanless designTwo fans (Fan Quantity: 2), not fanless

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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