D-Link DGS-105 Black
Score: 78/100
Netgear GS305
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Netgear GS305 is a compact 5-port Gigabit Ethernet unmanaged switch offering fanless silent operation and energy-efficient performance. It lacks PoE and advanced management features such as VLANs, limiting its use to basic networking needs. Ideal for small home offices or noise-sensitive environments.
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 | |
— | 1.448 Mppsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.31 W | 2.34 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 272 g | 250 gbest |
— | 3 yearsbest |
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Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 4.31 W | 2.34 W |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Desktop, Wall‑mount | Desktop,Wall |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 3.85826 x 1.10236 x 3.937 inches mm | 29x101x94 mm |
Weight (g) | 272 g | 250 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 sources and Netgear's own marketing stress the GS305's reliability, silent fanless operation, and energy-saving features. Reviewers point out its solid metal construction and wire-speed performance as key strengths for small-office and home use, while noting the lack of PoE and advanced management as expected for an unmanaged device.
Everyday users appear to value the plug-and-play ease, silent operation, and compact metal build, with no major complaints surfacing in the available data. The consensus is that the switch works reliably out of the box for basic networking needs.
