TP-Link TL-SG108E
Score: 86/100
Netgear GS308EP
Score: 82/100Rankings
The TP-Link TL-SG108E is an 8-port Easy Smart switch delivering non-blocking 16 Gbps performance and a solid set of management features in a fanless metal chassis. It lacks PoE and has a modest VLAN limit, making it best suited for small-to-medium offices that need basic smart functionality without the cost of full-managed gear.
The Netgear GS308EP is an 8-port PoE+ Easy Smart switch offering PoE power budgeting, VLAN and advanced QoS in a silent fanless metal housing. While it provides robust PoE features, it omits detailed switching capacity specs and is limited to eight ports. Suitable for small offices needing PoE for a few devices with basic management.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8best | 8best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
16 Gbpsbest | — | |
11.9 Mppsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 508 gbest | 1,100 g |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power(1) | ||
PoE Support | false | true |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Desktop, Wall-Mount | Desktop,Wall |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 25x101x158 mm | 27.94x101.6x157.48 mm |
Weight (g) | 508 g | 1100 g |
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Professional reviewers and editors view the TL-SG108E as a solid, affordable step up from unmanaged switches, emphasizing its 16 Gbps non-blocking throughput, effective QoS with multiple queues, and useful L2 tools such as IGMP snooping, port mirroring and cable diagnostics.
Everyday users generally praise the switch for its plug-and-play simplicity, silent operation, fast Gigabit performance and compact metal design. Recurring positive themes include easy setup, quiet operation and noticeable energy savings, while the most common complaints revolve around the external power adapter, missing PoE and the basic level of management features.
