Linksys LGS105
Score: 81/100
Netgear GS308
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Netgear GS308 is an 8-port gigabit unmanaged switch with fanless silent operation and strong non-blocking performance. It lacks PoE and VLAN/management features, limiting its use in advanced deployments. Ideal for home or small-office users needing reliable gigabit expansion.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 | 8best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
10 Gbps | 16 Gbpsbest | |
1.488 Mppsbest | 1.448 Mpps | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.22 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 0.73 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 245 gbest | 420 g |
5 yearsbest | 3 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(1) | ||
Number of Ports | 5 | 8 |
Performance(2) | ||
Switching Capacity (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 16 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate (Mpps) | 1.488 Mpps | 1.448 Mpps |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Wall mount | Desktop, Wall-mount |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | width: 4.72 inches, height: 0.98 inches, length: 2.95 inches mm | 158 x 101 x 29 mm mm |
Weight (g) | 245 g | 420 g |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
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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 reviewers commend the GS308 for its solid metal construction, fanless silent operation, and reliable 16 Gbps non-blocking performance. They also value its energy-saving IEEE 802.3az support and QoS features, while noting the absence of PoE and any management capabilities as limiting factors for more advanced deployments.
Everyday users consistently praise the GS308 for its plug-and-play simplicity, silent operation, and dependable performance in gaming and home office scenarios.
“Works with Cat6 cables for internet access”
“Confusion mistaking it for a router (it's a switch/splitter)”
“Works amazing”
