MikroTik CRS317-1G-16S+RM
Score: 83/100
Netgear GS724TP
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Netgear GS724TP is a 24-port PoE+ smart-managed switch with 52 Gbps switching capacity, 190 W PoE budget, and comprehensive QoS and security features. Its PoE budget is modest and the product is approaching end-of-life, which may affect future support. Suited for SMBs requiring managed PoE connectivity.
The MikroTik CRS317-1G-16S+RM offers sixteen 10 GbE SFP+ ports, redundant power supplies, and extensive Layer 3 features in a 1U rackmount form factor. Its reliance on a single 1 GbE management port and the need for separate SFP+ modules can be drawbacks. Best suited for ISPs and enterprises requiring high-density fiber aggregation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 52 Gbpsbest | |
— | 38.6 Mppsbest | |
17 | 24best | |
10 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
— | 190 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 44 Wbest | 231.07 W |
| ↓ lower better | 0.907 kg | 0.4 kgbest |
200,000 hours | 1,784,610 hoursbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(2) | ||
Number of Ports | 17 | 24 |
Port Speed (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 44 W | 231.07 W |
Design(2) | ||
Mounting Options | Rackmount,Tabletop | Desktop;Rack |
Weight (kg) | 0.907 kg | 0.4 kg |
Reliability(1) | ||
MTBF (hours) | 200000 hours | 1784610 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors praise the CRS317 for delivering wire-speed, non-blocking throughput on all sixteen 10 GbE ports, robust hardware-based STP/LACP protection, and advanced features such as MPLS and a 4 000-VLAN limit, positioning it as a cost-effective solution for ISP, enterprise, and data-center fiber aggregation.
Professional reviewers praise the GS724TP for its low acoustic noise, robust 52 Gbps switching capacity, and Layer-4 aware QoS that suit small-to-medium business networks. They also note the convenience of Insight cloud management and the switch's flexible desktop or rack-mount deployment. However, they caution that the 190 W PoE budget is modest compared to the 380 W offered by the GS724TPP, and the product's end-of-life status may limit future firmware updates and support.
No direct user reviews were found in the research, but the lack of reported complaints suggests users would likely appreciate the PoE convenience and quiet operation, while potential concerns could revolve around the limited PoE budget and the product's end-of-life status.
