TP-Link TL-SG105E Black
Score: 81/100
Netgear GS305
Score: 81/100Rankings
The TP-Link TL-SG105E is a 5-port Easy Smart switch that adds VLAN and QoS management to a fanless metal design. It sacrifices PoE and higher port density, making it best for small offices that need basic traffic control without full management.
The Netgear GS305 is a compact 5-port Gigabit Ethernet unmanaged switch offering fanless silent operation and energy-efficient performance. It lacks PoE and advanced management features such as VLANs, limiting its use to basic networking needs. Ideal for small home offices or noise-sensitive environments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5best | 5best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
— | 10 Gbpsbest | |
7.4 Mppsbest | 1.448 Mpps | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.82 W | 2.34 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 430 g | 250 gbest |
— | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Forwarding Rate (Mpps) | 7.4 Mpps | 1.448 Mpps |
Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 2.82 W | 2.34 W |
Network(1) | ||
VLAN Support | true | false |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Desktop, Wall-Mount | Desktop,Wall |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 114.3x104.14x170.18 mm | 29x101x94 mm |
Weight (g) | 430 g | 250 g |
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Professional sources and Netgear's own marketing stress the GS305's reliability, silent fanless operation, and energy-saving features. Reviewers point out its solid metal construction and wire-speed performance as key strengths for small-office and home use, while noting the lack of PoE and advanced management as expected for an unmanaged device.
Everyday users appear to value the plug-and-play ease, silent operation, and compact metal build, with no major complaints surfacing in the available data. The consensus is that the switch works reliably out of the box for basic networking needs.
