D-Link DGS-105 Black
Score: 78/100
TP-Link TL-SF1016D
Score: 67/100Rankings
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.
The TP-Link TL-SF1016D is a 16-port unmanaged 10/100Mbps switch with fanless silent operation and energy-efficient Ethernet. Its main trade-offs are the lack of PoE, VLANs and limited port speeds. Best suited for home or small-office users needing simple, quiet expansion of wired ports.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 | 16best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 0.1 Gbps | |
10 Gbps | 32 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.31 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | — | 16 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 272 g | 227 gbest |
— | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(2) | ||
Number of Ports | 5 | 16 |
Port Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 0.1 Gbps |
Performance(1) | ||
Switching Capacity (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 32 Gbps |
Network(1) | ||
QoS Support | true | false |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Desktop, Wall‑mount | Desktop, Wall-Mount, Rack-Mount |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 3.85826 x 1.10236 x 3.937 inches mm | 5.59054 x 1.5748 x 7.874 inches mm |
Weight (g) | 272 g | 227 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 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.
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.
