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TP-Link · Gigabit

TP-Link TL-SG105

Good budget option

The five-port gigabit switch everyone owns: metal, silent, 2.3 W and cheap.

Ports
5 × 1 GbE
Management
Unmanaged
PoE
No

Great fit for: Silent

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Researched from manufacturer data and public reviews; not tested by us.· Last reviewed Oct 29, 2026

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What it is good for

Derived from the specs

Our rules applied to its specs. The reasons come from the data in the specification table. How the verdicts are decided

  • 2.5 GbE networkNot suitable
    • Gigabit ports only
  • 10 GbENot suitable
    • No 10 GbE port
  • VLANsNot suitable
    • Unmanaged: it passes tagged traffic but cannot assign VLANs to ports
  • PoENot suitable
    • No PoE ports
  • Homelab coreLimited
    • No VLANs: fine to add ports, not to be the centre of the network
  • 10-inch rackGood
    • 100 mm wide: fits on a 10-inch shelf
    • 25 mm high: 1U
  • SilentGreat fit
    • No fan
    • 2.3 W at most without PoE

Where to buy

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Overview

Editorial opinion

Best for: Adding ports behind the TV or on a desk when nothing is faster than 1 GbE.

Editorial opinionWould we buy it today?

Yes, if you only need more gigabit ports. For a 2.5 GbE mini PC or NAS, look at the TL-SG105-M2.

Pros and cons

Editorial opinion

Pros

  • Metal case, no fan, tiny
  • 2.3 W at most
  • Plug and play

Cons

  • Gigabit only
  • No VLANs

Specifications

Factual data
General
Manufacturer
TP-Link
Management
Unmanaged (plug and play)
Form factor
Palm-sized (under 12 cm)
Availability
On sale
Ports
1 GbE RJ45
5
Jumbo frames
16 KB
Power over Ethernet
PoE output ports
None
Can be powered by PoE
No
Management
How it is managed
None: plug and play (fixed 802.1p/DSCP priority, IGMP snooping)
Power, cooling and size
Power input
5 V DC adapter
Power supply
External adapter
Max power (without PoE output)
2.3 W
Cooling
Fanless (silent)
Case
Metal
10-inch rack
No rack kit
Wall mounting
Yes
Size (W × D × H)
100 × 98 × 25 mm

Source: Manufacturer specifications

Measured

Factual data

Measured values with their source. We never invent figures.

No measured values yet.

Alternatives

2.5 GbE

TP-Link TL-SG105-M2

Ports
5 × 2.5 GbE
PoE
No
Max power
5.6 W

Great fit for: 2.5 GbE network · Silent

Five 2.5 GbE ports, metal and fanless: the simple way to use the 2.5 GbE ports you already have.

No reference price: check the storeHighly recommended

Same size class with 2.5 GbE ports

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