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all judged against network switches at a similar priceThe TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini at 6.1/10.
The TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 leads on port speeds, port count and uplinks and poE.
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini leads on noise and efficiency.
They score the same on management and firmware and support.
The biggest difference is noise and efficiency, where the Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini scores 8/10 to the TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2's 3/10.
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.
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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.
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| Criterion | Weight | TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 | Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port speeds | 30% | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Management | 20% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Port count and uplinks | 15% | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Noise and efficiency | 15% | 3/10 | 8/10 |
| PoE | 10% | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Firmware and support | 10% | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Overall | 6.8/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Spec | TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 | Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 8x 2.5GbE RJ45 PoE+ ports, 2x 10G SFP+ slots, plus one RJ45 and one Micro-USB console port (not data ports) | 5 RJ45 ports, 1GbE |
| Port speeds | RJ45 ports 100/1000/2500 Mbps; SFP+ slots 10 Gbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps per port |
| Management | L2+ managed; web management, Omada app, cloud or hardware/software controllers; 802.1Q VLAN, static routing, ACLs, 802.1X | UniFi Network Controller management with VLAN support (1,000 VLANs), port isolation, mirroring and rate limiting; requires UniFi Network 5.12.5 or later |
| PoE budget | 240 W total PoE budget; 8 PoE+ ports (802.3af/at); 30 W per port | No PoE output; one port accepts 802.3af/at PoE input only |
| Uplinks (SFP/SFP+) | 2x 10 Gbps SFP+ | None; RJ45 ports only, no SFP/SFP+ |
| Switching capacity | 80 Gbps switching capacity; 59.52 Mpps forwarding rate; 16K MAC table | Switching capacity 10 Gbps; 5 Gbps non-blocking throughput; 7 Mpps forwarding rate |
| Cooling | Two fans (Fan Quantity: 2), not fanless | Heat dissipation 6.824 BTU/hr (excluding PoE output); no fan listed on manufacturer page |
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