Linksys LGS105
Score: 81/100
Tenda SG108
Score: 72/100Rankings
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 Tenda SG108 is an 8-port unmanaged gigabit switch with fanless silent operation and easy plug-and-play setup. It sacrifices advanced features like PoE, VLAN and detailed specs for a lower price. Best suited for home users, dorms and small offices needing basic connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 | 8best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
10 Gbpsbest | — | |
1.488 Mppsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.22 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 0.73 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 245 g | 133.8 gbest |
5 yearsbest | 3 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(1) | ||
Number of Ports | 5 | 8 |
Network(1) | ||
QoS Support | true | false |
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 | 0.9 in × 2.32 in × 4.88 in mm |
Weight (g) | 245 g | 133.8 g |
General(2) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Certifications | FCC Class B, CE | IP55 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 consider the SG108 the top budget unmanaged Gigabit switch, highlighting its plug-and-play simplicity, zero packet loss and 7 × 24 stability for HD streaming, gaming and surveillance.
Everyday customers consistently praise the SG108 for its reliability, fast Gigabit speeds and effortless setup, noting it works flawlessly for months in home or small-office environments.
“Works with Cat6 cables for internet access”
“Confusion mistaking it for a router (it's a switch/splitter)”
“Great product... very reliable... easy to set up and works great”
