Linksys LGS105
Score: 81/100
TP-Link TL-SG105E Black
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 TP-Link TL-SG105E is a 5-port Easy Smart switch that adds VLAN and QoS management to a fanless metal design. It sacrifices PoE and higher port density, making it best for small offices that need basic traffic control without full management.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5best | 5best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
10 Gbpsbest | — | |
1.488 Mpps | 7.4 Mppsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.22 Wbest | 2.82 W |
| ↓ lower better | 0.73 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 245 gbest | 430 g |
5 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
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Performance(1) | ||
Forwarding Rate (Mpps) | 1.488 Mpps | 7.4 Mpps |
Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 2.22 W | 2.82 W |
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 | 114.3x104.14x170.18 mm |
Weight (g) | 245 g | 430 g |
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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.
“Works with Cat6 cables for internet access”
“Confusion mistaking it for a router (it's a switch/splitter)”
