TP-Link TL-SF1016D
Score: 67/100
TP-Link TL-SG1024S
Score: 80/100Rankings
The TP-Link TL-SG1024S is a 24-port unmanaged Gigabit switch delivering high throughput and silent fanless operation. Its main limitation is the absence of VLAN, QoS and PoE, which may deter users needing advanced traffic control. Ideal for small-to-medium businesses that need many ports without management complexity.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
16 | 24best | |
0.1 Gbps | 1 Gbpsbest | |
32 Gbps | 48 Gbpsbest | |
— | 35.7 Mppsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 16 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 227 gbest | 1,560 g |
2 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(2) | ||
Number of Ports | 16 | 24 |
Port Speed (Gbps) | 0.1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Performance(1) | ||
Switching Capacity (Gbps) | 32 Gbps | 48 Gbps |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Desktop, Wall-Mount, Rack-Mount | Desktop, Rackmount |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 5.59054 x 1.5748 x 7.874 inches mm | 44x180x294 mm |
Weight (g) | 227 g | 1560 g |
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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 and editors praise the TL-SG1024D for its high throughput, non-blocking design, and energy-saving fanless operation.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward installation, silent operation, and consistent Gigabit speeds for home or small office networks, while some express disappointment over the absence of advanced configuration options and occasional concerns about power draw under heavy load.
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