Zyxel XGS1010-12 5Gb
Score: 86/100
MikroTik CRS304-4XG-IN
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Zyxel XGS1210-12 is a 12-port web-managed multi-gigabit switch featuring 8 × 1 GbE, 2 × 2.5 GbE and 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ ports, fanless metal design, and full QoS/VLAN/IGMP support. It lacks PoE and rack-mount options, limiting power-over-Ethernet and data-center use. Best for prosumers and small offices needing high-speed hybrid connectivity with management features.
The CRS304-4XG-IN is a compact fanless switch delivering a massive 325 Gbps non-blocking layer-2 capacity and native 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports. Its trade-offs are the limited port count, lack of SFP+ and PoE-out, and a steeper configuration curve. Ideal for small-scale labs or edge deployments needing high-speed copper uplinks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 325 Gbpsbest | |
12best | 5 | |
— | 10 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 21 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 1.2 kg | 0.7 kgbest |
5 yearsbest | 1 years | |
— | 200,000 hoursbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(1) | ||
Number of Ports | 12 | 5 |
Design(3) | ||
Mounting Options | Desktop, Wall-mount | Desk, DIN rail, side mount |
Weight (kg) | 1.2 kg | 0.7 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (mm) | 300x300x300 mm | 150 x 150 x 200 mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 1 years |
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Professional reviewers, such as a tech-focused YouTube channel, highlight the XGS1210-12 as a flexible hybrid switch that delivers high-speed links for NAS, servers, and Wi-Fi 6 access points while offering useful management features like QoS and VLAN without the complexity of a full-blown controller.
Everyday users appreciate the plug-and-play simplicity combined with the ability to fine-tune traffic via the web interface. Common praise centers on the quiet operation, the mix of 1 GbE, 2.5 GbE and 10 GbE ports, and the perceived reliability backed by a long warranty.
Professional reviewers highlight the CRS304-4XG-IN as a standout compact 10G solution, lauding its native RJ45 10G ports, fanless silent operation, and powerful RouterOS features that bring enterprise-grade VLAN and storm-control capabilities to a small form factor. They note its flexible power inputs and DIN-rail mounting make it ideal for small-scale deployments, while criticizing the lack of SFP+ fiber options and limited port count for larger networks.
Everyday users consistently praise the switch's plug-and-play 10G performance, silent fanless design, and versatile mounting and power options, describing it as perfect for home labs and quiet office setups. The main frustrations revolve around the steep learning curve of RouterOS and the limited number of ports, which some users find restrictive for expanding setups.
“Versatile for home/small office with high-speed connections to NAS/servers”
“must-have 10Gbase-T Marvell switch”
