
TP-Link
Get notified when the price drops. Track this product on BigBangPrice, our price tracking partner.
The TP‑Link TL‑SG1016 is an unmanaged 16‑port Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for home and small‑office environments. It offers plug‑and‑play connectivity, a fanless metal chassis and energy‑efficient features at an affordable price.
Pros
Current
$39.99
Average
$33.22
Lowest
$29.99
Highest
$39.99
Lower = better sales rank
Please sign in to leave a review
No reviews yet. Be the first to review!
Cons
From Expert Reviews
Praised by Experts
Criticized by Experts
From User Reviews
Users Love
Users Complain About
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers consider the TL‑SG1016 a solid, budget‑friendly choice for home and small‑office networking. Its silent, metal design, energy‑efficient operation and reliable Gigabit performance earn praise, while the lack of PoE, loop detection and advanced management features are cited as limitations for more demanding environments.
What Users Say
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the switch’s plug‑and‑play simplicity, sturdy build and noticeable speed gains, especially in residential setups. The most common complaints revolve around its basic feature set—particularly the absence of PoE and advanced management—though these are generally accepted given its price point.
Common Complaints
Lack of PoE, no loop detection, basic unmanaged functionality and a relatively short warranty period are the most frequently mentioned issues.
How It Compares
vs. Netgear GS116
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choose the Netgear GS116 if you need a straightforward Gigabit switch with a well‑known brand, but the TL‑SG1016 adds extra QoS/IGMP features for media‑heavy homes.
vs. TP‑Link TL‑SG108 (8‑port sibling)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Opt for the TL‑SG108 for compact, low‑port needs; upgrade to the TL‑SG1016 when you require 16 ports without adding another switch.
vs. TP‑Link 16‑port 10/100 PoE (variant with 2 Gigabit uplinks)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Select the PoE variant if powering devices is essential; otherwise the TL‑SG1016 delivers faster, uniform Gigabit performance.