Linksys LGS105
Score: 81/100
TP-Link Litewave LS1005G
Score: 67/100Rankings
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 TP-Link LS1005G LiteWave is a tiny 5-port unmanaged Gigabit switch that excels in silent, low-power operation. Its trade-off is the lack of advanced features such as VLAN, QoS, and PoE, making it best for simple home or small-office setups.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5best | 5best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
10 Gbpsbest | 10 Gbpsbest | |
1.488 Mpps | 7.4 Mppsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.22 Wbest | 3.7 W |
| ↓ lower better | 0.73 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 245 g | 80 gbest |
5 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Forwarding Rate (Mpps) | 1.488 Mpps | 7.4 Mpps |
Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 2.22 W | 3.7 W |
Network(1) | ||
QoS Support | true | false |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Wall mount | Desktop |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | width: 4.72 inches, height: 0.98 inches, length: 2.95 inches mm | 23x72x90 mm |
Weight (g) | 245 g | 80 g |
General(2) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 2 years |
Certifications | FCC Class B, CE | FCC, RoHS, CE |
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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 descriptions from TP-Link, CDW, and Staples emphasize the LS1005G's dependable Gigabit throughput, silent fanless design, and energy-saving features.
“Works with Cat6 cables for internet access”
“Confusion mistaking it for a router (it's a switch/splitter)”
