TP-Link TL-SG108E vs NETGEAR GS308E
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Our verdict
Editorial opinionOur verdict
Two eight-port gigabit smart switches that do the same job: VLANs, static link aggregation, IGMP snooping, mirroring. The TL-SG108E draws less (2.7 W) and is usually cheaper; the GS308E supports more VLANs (64). Buy the cheaper one.
| Factual data | TP-Link TL-SG108E | NETGEAR GS308E |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 8 × 1 GbE | 8 × 1 GbE |
| Total ports | 8 | 8 |
| Management | Managed | Managed |
| VLANs | Yes | Yes |
| PoE output | No | No |
| Max power (without PoE) | 2.7 WAdvantage | 3.7 W |
| Cooling | Fanless (silent) | Fanless (silent) |
| Size | 158 × 101 × 25 mm | 158 × 101 × 29 mm |
| Price from | — | — |
What each one is good forDerived from the specs
| Uses | TP-Link TL-SG108E | NETGEAR GS308E |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 GbE network | Not suitableGigabit ports only | Not suitableGigabit ports only |
| 10 GbE | Not suitableNo 10 GbE port | Not suitableNo 10 GbE port |
| VLANs | Good802.1Q tagged VLANs | Good802.1Q tagged VLANs |
| PoE | Not suitableNo PoE ports | Not suitableNo PoE ports |
| Homelab core | Limited8 ports, VLANs | Limited8 ports, VLANs |
| 10-inch rack | Good158 mm wide: fits on a 10-inch shelf | Good158 mm wide: fits on a 10-inch shelf |
| Silent | Great fitNo fan | Great fitNo fan |