TP-Link TL-SF1016D
Score: 67/100
Linksys LGS105
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-SF1016D is a 16-port unmanaged 10/100Mbps switch with fanless silent operation and energy-efficient Ethernet. Its main trade-offs are the lack of PoE, VLANs and limited port speeds. Best suited for home or small-office users needing simple, quiet expansion of wired ports.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16best | 5 | |
0.1 Gbps | 1 Gbpsbest | |
32 Gbpsbest | 10 Gbps | |
— | 1.488 Mppsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2.22 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 16 W | 0.73 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 227 gbest | 245 g |
2 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(2) | ||
Number of Ports | 16 | 5 |
Port Speed (Gbps) | 0.1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Performance(1) | ||
Switching Capacity (Gbps) | 32 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Power(1) | ||
Idle Power Consumption (W) | 16 W | 0.73 W |
Network(1) | ||
QoS Support | false | true |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Desktop, Wall-Mount, Rack-Mount | Wall mount |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 5.59054 x 1.5748 x 7.874 inches mm | width: 4.72 inches, height: 0.98 inches, length: 2.95 inches mm |
Weight (g) | 227 g | 245 g |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 5 years |
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Professional reviewers consider the TL-SG1016 a solid, budget-friendly choice for home and small-office networking. Its silent, metal design, energy-efficient operation and reliable Gigabit performance earn praise, while the lack of PoE, loop detection and advanced management features are cited as limitations for more demanding environments.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the switch's plug-and-play simplicity, sturdy build and noticeable speed gains, especially in residential setups. The most common complaints revolve around its basic feature set-particularly the absence of PoE and advanced management.
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)”
