TRENDnet 8-Port Switch Black
Score: 63/100
TP-Link TL-SG108E
Score: 76/100Rankings
The TP-Link TL-SG108E is an 8-port Easy Smart Switch delivering 16 Gbps non-blocking throughput, fanless metal design, and basic smart features like QoS, VLAN, and IGMP snooping. It lacks PoE, SFP, and advanced Layer-3 routing, and VLAN support is limited to 32 active VLANs. Ideal for small offices seeking affordable managed functionality.
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 | 16 Gbpsbest | |
11.9 Mppsbest | 11.9 Mppsbest | |
8best | 8best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.35 Wbest | 3.68 W |
| ↓ lower better | 0.373 kgbest | 0.508 kg |
— | 5 yearsbest | |
104,375 hoursbest | — |
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Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Consumption (W) | 3.35 W | 3.68 W |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Wall-mountable | Desktop;Wall |
Weight (kg) | 0.3725 kg | 0.508 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (mm) | Height: 148 mm, Width: 97 mm, Depth: 26 mm mm | 25 mm × 101 mm × 158 mm mm |
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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. They also commend its silent, fanless, energy-efficient design and the value it provides for small-office environments, while noting the trade-offs of limited VLAN count, lack of PoE/SFP and absence of advanced Layer 3 features.
Everyday users generally praise the TL-SG108E for its plug-and-play simplicity, silent operation, fast Gigabit performance and compact metal design. The most common complaints revolve around the external power adapter, missing PoE and the basic level of management features.
