TRENDnet 8-Port Switch Black
Score: 63/100
Linksys LGS105
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Linksys LGS105 is a compact 5-port unmanaged Gigabit switch with metal fanless construction, energy-efficient Ethernet and a long 5-year warranty, delivering reliable line-rate performance. Its lack of managed features such as VLANs and PoE, plus occasional hardware-revision quirks, limit its suitability for more advanced networking needs. Ideal for home theater or small-office desk expansions where simplicity and low power draw are priorities.
The TRENDnet TEG-S82G is an 8-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch featuring fanless metal construction and GREENnet technology that cuts power use by up to 70 %. While it delivers reliable 16 Gbps switching capacity, it provides no VLAN, QoS, or PoE capabilities and is limited to eight ports. Best suited for noise-sensitive small offices or home workspaces.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16 Gbpsbest | 10 Gbps | |
11.9 Mppsbest | 1.488 Mpps | |
8best | 5 | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.35 W | 2.22 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0.373 kg | 0.245 kgbest |
— | 5 yearsbest | |
104,375 hoursbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Switching Capacity (Gbps) | 16 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Forwarding Rate (Mpps) | 11.9 Mpps | 1.488 Mpps |
Ports(1) | ||
Number of Ports | 8 | 5 |
Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 3.35 W | 2.22 W |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Wall-mountable | Wall mount |
Weight (kg) | 0.3725 kg | 0.245 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (mm) | Height: 148 mm, Width: 97 mm, Depth: 26 mm mm | 4.72 x 0.98 x 2.95 inches mm |
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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.
Home and small-office users praise the switch for its plug-and-play simplicity, reliable wired performance for media and VOIP devices, 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)”
