D-Link DGS-105 Black
Score: 78/100
Linksys LGS105
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Linksys LGS105 is a 5-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch that offers a full 10 Gbps non-blocking bandwidth, fanless metal construction and very low power consumption. Its trade-off is the absence of managed features such as VLANs and limited mounting flexibility. It is ideal for home theater setups, small office desks or any environment needing a quiet, plug-and-play expansion of Ethernet ports.
The D-Link DGS-105 is a 5-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch with fanless metal construction and Smart QoS. It lacks PoE, VLAN and advanced management, and needs an external power adapter. Ideal for home offices or small businesses needing reliable Gigabit connectivity with a lifetime warranty.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5best | 5best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
10 Gbpsbest | 10 Gbpsbest | |
— | 1.488 Mppsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.31 W | 2.22 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.73 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 272 g | 245 gbest |
— | 5 yearsbest |
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Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 4.31 W | 2.22 W |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Desktop, Wall‑mount | Wall mount |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 3.85826 x 1.10236 x 3.937 inches mm | width: 4.72 inches, height: 0.98 inches, length: 2.95 inches mm |
Weight (g) | 272 g | 245 g |
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Professional product pages and editor notes describe the DGS-108GL as a compact, rugged switch that delivers solid Gigabit performance while consuming very little power, positioning it as a reliable, low-maintenance choice for small offices and home networks.
Consumers generally praise the silent operation and easy setup, but repeatedly mention the limited port count and external power brick as drawbacks for growing environments.
Professional reviewers commend the LGS105 for its line-rate, non-blocking 10 Gbps throughput, low idle power draw, silent fanless design, and robust metal construction, noting that its IEEE compliance and 8K MAC table make it a reliable choice for high-bandwidth desktop applications.
Home and small-office users praise the switch for its plug-and-play simplicity, reliable wired performance for media and VOIP devices, and quiet operation, while recurring complaints focus on confusion with routers, occasional LED anomalies, and version-specific power or mounting differences.
“Works with Cat6 cables for internet access”
“Confusion mistaking it for a router (it's a switch/splitter)”
