Netgear GS308
Score: 84/100
Tenda SG108
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Netgear GS308 is an 8-port gigabit unmanaged switch with fanless silent operation and strong non-blocking performance. It lacks PoE and VLAN/management features, limiting its use in advanced deployments. Ideal for home or small-office users needing reliable gigabit expansion.
The Tenda SG108 is an 8-port unmanaged gigabit switch with fanless silent operation and easy plug-and-play setup. It sacrifices advanced features like PoE, VLAN and detailed specs for a lower price. Best suited for home users, dorms and small offices needing basic connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8best | 8best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
16 Gbpsbest | — | |
1.448 Mppsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 420 g | 133.8 gbest |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest |
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Network(1) | ||
QoS Support | true | false |
Design(2) | ||
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 158 x 101 x 29 mm mm | 0.9 in × 2.32 in × 4.88 in mm |
Weight (g) | 420 g | 133.8 g |
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Professional reviewers commend the GS308 for its solid metal construction, fanless silent operation, and reliable 16 Gbps non-blocking performance. They also value its energy-saving IEEE 802.3az support and QoS features, while noting the absence of PoE and any management capabilities as limiting factors for more advanced deployments.
Everyday users consistently praise the GS308 for its plug-and-play simplicity, silent operation, and dependable performance in gaming and home office scenarios.
Professional reviewers consider the SG108 the top budget unmanaged Gigabit switch, highlighting its plug-and-play simplicity, zero packet loss and 7 × 24 stability for HD streaming, gaming and surveillance.
Everyday customers consistently praise the SG108 for its reliability, fast Gigabit speeds and effortless setup, noting it works flawlessly for months in home or small-office environments.
“Works amazing”
“works great... especially with teenagers gaming laptops/desktops and running a business”
“hook it up to the modem and it works perfectly”
