Netgear GS108EPP 8-Port Smart PoE+
#10 in 100 to 199 WFull review
A smart managed 8-port PoE switch with a 123 W budget at $169.99. Suits a small network that wants VLANs without a full managed switch.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
The Netgear GS108EPP 8-Port Smart PoE+ is the better poe switch overall, rated 3.0 to 2.8. The Netgear GS108EPP 8-Port Smart PoE+ leads on management and warranty. The TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ wins on value, ports & speeds and extras. The TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ costs $50 less ($119.99 vs $169.99).
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TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+
#14 in 100 to 199 WFull review
A unmanaged 10-port PoE switch with a 123 W budget at $119.99. Suits a plug-and-play camera or access point setup.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Netgear GS108EPP 8-Port Smart PoE+ for management (smart managed vs unmanaged) and warranty (lifetime warranty vs 3-year warranty).
- Choose the TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ for value ($0.98 per PoE watt ($119.99, 123 W) vs $1.38 per PoE watt ($169.99, 123 W)), ports & speeds (8 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port, 1 x 1G SFP vs 8 PoE ports at GbE) and extras (PoE auto recovery, 250 m extend mode vs fanless).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 100 to 199 W poe switch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Netgear GS108EPP 8-Port Smart PoE+ | TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 28% | 43 $1.38 per PoE watt ($169.99, 123 W) | 59 $0.98 per PoE watt ($119.99, 123 W) |
| PoE budget 20% | 43 123 W total PoE budget | 43 123 W total PoE budget |
| Ports & speeds 17% | 7 8 PoE ports at GbE | 22 8 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port, 1 x 1G SFP |
| Management 18% | 50 smart managed | 0 unmanaged |
| Extras 7% | 25 fanless | 40 PoE auto recovery, 250 m extend mode |
| Warranty 10% | 100 lifetime warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Netgear GS108EPP 8-Port Smart PoE+ | TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Power over Ethernet | ||
| Total PoE budget | 123 W | 123 W |
| PoE ports | 8 of 8 | 8 of 10 |
| PoE standard | 802.3af/at (PoE+) | 802.3af/at (PoE+) |
| Max per port | - | 30 W |
| PoE auto recovery | - | Yes |
| 250 m extend mode | - | Yes |
| Ports & performance | ||
| Total ports | 8 | 10 |
| PoE port speed | GbE | GbE |
| SFP uplinks | None | 1 x 1G SFP |
| Management | ||
| Management level | Smart managed | Unmanaged |
| VLAN | Yes | - |
| QoS | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Fanless | Yes | - |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 3 years |