Netgear GS105NA
Score: 81/100
TRENDnet 8-Port Switch Black
Score: 63/100Rankings
The Netgear GS105NA is a compact 5-port Gigabit unmanaged switch offering fanless silent operation and a lifetime hardware warranty. Its limitations include a small port count and the absence of any managed features. Best suited for home offices and small workgroups that need simple, reliable connectivity.
The TRENDnet TEG-S82G is an 8-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch featuring fanless metal construction and GREENnet technology that cuts power use by up to 70 %. While it delivers reliable 16 Gbps switching capacity, it provides no VLAN, QoS, or PoE capabilities and is limited to eight ports. Best suited for noise-sensitive small offices or home workspaces.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10 Gbps | 16 Gbpsbest | |
— | 11.9 Mppsbest | |
5 | 8best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.7 Wbest | 3.35 W |
| ↓ lower better | 0.49 kg | 0.373 kgbest |
3,197,945 hoursbest | 104,375 hours |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Switching Capacity (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 16 Gbps |
Ports(1) | ||
Number of Ports | 5 | 8 |
Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 2.7 W | 3.35 W |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Desktop, Wall | Wall-mountable |
Weight (kg) | 0.49 kg | 0.3725 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (mm) | 27x94x100 mm | Height: 148 mm, Width: 97 mm, Depth: 26 mm mm |
Reliability(1) | ||
MTBF (hours) | 3197945 hours | 104375 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors position the GS105NA as a no-frills, highly reliable workgroup switch, praising its silent operation, energy efficiency, and lifetime warranty while noting its limited port count and lack of management features.
Because user reviews are not present in the source data, consumer sentiment cannot be directly quoted, but the product's emphasis on ease-of-use, silence, and durability suggests typical praise for plug-and-play simplicity and criticism for limited scalability.
