Netgear GS308
Score: 84/100
TP-Link Litewave LS1005G
Score: 67/100Rankings
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 TP-Link LS1005G LiteWave is a tiny 5-port unmanaged Gigabit switch that excels in silent, low-power operation. Its trade-off is the lack of advanced features such as VLAN, QoS, and PoE, making it best for simple home or small-office setups.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8best | 5 | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
16 Gbpsbest | 10 Gbps | |
1.448 Mpps | 7.4 Mppsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 3.7 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 420 g | 80 gbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(1) | ||
Number of Ports | 8 | 5 |
Performance(2) | ||
Switching Capacity (Gbps) | 16 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate (Mpps) | 1.448 Mpps | 7.4 Mpps |
Network(1) | ||
QoS Support | true | false |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Desktop, Wall-mount | Desktop |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 158 x 101 x 29 mm mm | 23x72x90 mm |
Weight (g) | 420 g | 80 g |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
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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 descriptions from TP-Link, CDW, and Staples emphasize the LS1005G's dependable Gigabit throughput, silent fanless design, and energy-saving features.
“Works amazing”
“works great... especially with teenagers gaming laptops/desktops and running a business”
“hook it up to the modem and it works perfectly”
