Linksys LGS105
Score: 81/100
Netgear GS305
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5best | 5best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
10 Gbpsbest | 10 Gbpsbest | |
1.488 Mppsbest | 1.448 Mpps | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.22 Wbest | 2.34 W |
| ↓ lower better | 0.73 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 245 gbest | 250 g |
5 yearsbest | 3 years |
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Performance(1) | ||
Forwarding Rate (Mpps) | 1.488 Mpps | 1.448 Mpps |
Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 2.22 W | 2.34 W |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Wall mount | Desktop,Wall |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | width: 4.72 inches, height: 0.98 inches, length: 2.95 inches mm | 29x101x94 mm |
Weight (g) | 245 g | 250 g |
General(2) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Certifications | FCC Class B, CE | Class B |
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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.
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.
“Works with Cat6 cables for internet access”
“Confusion mistaking it for a router (it's a switch/splitter)”
