Netgear GS305EP 5-Port PoE+
#3 in Under 100 WFull review
A smart managed 5-port PoE switch with a 63 W budget at $54.99. Suits a small network that wants VLANs without a full managed switch.
Amazon $74.99$74.99
The Netgear GS305EP 5-Port PoE+ is the better poe switch overall, rated 2.8 to 2.3. The Netgear GS305EP 5-Port PoE+ leads on value. The Netgear GS310TPv2 10-Port Smart PoE+ wins on ports & speeds. The Netgear GS305EP 5-Port PoE+ costs $35 less ($74.99 vs $109.99).
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Netgear GS310TPv2 10-Port Smart PoE+
#10 in Under 100 WFull review
A smart managed 10-port PoE switch with a 55 W budget at $109.99. Suits a small network that wants VLANs without a full managed switch.
Amazon $109.99$109.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Netgear GS305EP 5-Port PoE+ for value ($1.19 per PoE watt ($74.99, 63 W) vs $2 per PoE watt ($109.99, 55 W)).
- Choose the Netgear GS310TPv2 10-Port Smart PoE+ for ports & speeds (8 PoE ports at GbE, 2 x 1G SFP vs 4 PoE ports at GbE).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 100 W poe switch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Netgear GS305EP 5-Port PoE+ | Netgear GS310TPv2 10-Port Smart PoE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 28% | 50 $1.19 per PoE watt ($74.99, 63 W) | 26 $2 per PoE watt ($109.99, 55 W) |
| PoE budget 20% | 11 63 W total PoE budget | 5 55 W total PoE budget |
| Ports & speeds 17% | 0 4 PoE ports at GbE | 21 8 PoE ports at GbE, 2 x 1G SFP |
| Management 18% | 50 smart managed | 50 smart managed |
| Extras 7% | 45 fanless, per-port PoE control | 50 extras not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Netgear GS305EP 5-Port PoE+ | Netgear GS310TPv2 10-Port Smart PoE+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Power over Ethernet | ||
| Total PoE budget | 63 W | 55 W |
| PoE ports | 4 of 5 | 8 of 10 |
| PoE standard | 802.3af/at (PoE+) | 802.3af/at (PoE+) |
| Per-port PoE control | Yes | - |
| Ports & performance | ||
| Total ports | 5 | 10 |
| PoE port speed | GbE | GbE |
| SFP uplinks | None | 2 x 1G SFP |
| Management | ||
| Management level | Smart managed | Smart managed |
| VLAN | Yes | - |
| QoS | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Fanless | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |