Linksys LGS105
Score: 81/100
TP-Link TL-SG1024S
Score: 80/100Rankings
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 TL-SG1024S is a 24-port unmanaged Gigabit switch delivering high throughput and silent fanless operation. Its main limitation is the absence of VLAN, QoS and PoE, which may deter users needing advanced traffic control. Ideal for small-to-medium businesses that need many ports without management complexity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 | 24best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
10 Gbps | 48 Gbpsbest | |
1.488 Mpps | 35.7 Mppsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.22 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 0.73 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 245 gbest | 1,560 g |
5 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(1) | ||
Number of Ports | 5 | 24 |
Performance(2) | ||
Switching Capacity (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 48 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate (Mpps) | 1.488 Mpps | 35.7 Mpps |
Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 2.22 W | 13.1-20.2 W |
Network(1) | ||
QoS Support | true | false |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Wall mount | Desktop, Rackmount |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | width: 4.72 inches, height: 0.98 inches, length: 2.95 inches mm | 44x180x294 mm |
Weight (g) | 245 g | 1560 g |
General(1) | ||
Certifications | FCC Class B, CE | FCC, CE, RoHS |
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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 and editors praise the TL-SG1024D for its high throughput, non-blocking design, and energy-saving fanless operation.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward installation, silent operation, and consistent Gigabit speeds for home or small office networks, while some express disappointment over the absence of advanced configuration options and occasional concerns about power draw under heavy load.
“Works with Cat6 cables for internet access”
“Confusion mistaking it for a router (it's a switch/splitter)”
“ultra fast data transfer speeds”
