TP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed PoE+
#2 in 100 to 199 WFull review
A fully managed 10-port PoE switch with a 150 W budget at $174. Suits a network that needs VLANs, QoS and central control.
Amazon $174$174
The TP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed PoE+ is the better poe switch overall, rated 3.6 to 3.4. The TP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed PoE+ leads on management. The Netgear GS316EP 16-Port Smart PoE+ wins on value and poE budget. The Netgear GS316EP 16-Port Smart PoE+ costs $4.01 less ($169.99 vs $174).
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Netgear GS316EP 16-Port Smart PoE+
#4 in 100 to 199 WFull review
A smart managed 16-port PoE switch with a 180 W budget at $169.99. Suits a small network that wants VLANs without a full managed switch.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the TP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed PoE+ for management (fully managed, cloud management vs smart managed).
- Choose the Netgear GS316EP 16-Port Smart PoE+ for value ($0.94 per PoE watt ($169.99, 180 W) vs $1.16 per PoE watt ($174, 150 W)) and poE budget (180 W total PoE budget vs 150 W total PoE budget).
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 | TP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed PoE+ | Netgear GS316EP 16-Port Smart PoE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 28% | 51 $1.16 per PoE watt ($174, 150 W) | 60 $0.94 per PoE watt ($169.99, 180 W) |
| PoE budget 20% | 53 150 W total PoE budget | 62 180 W total PoE budget |
| Ports & speeds 17% | 26 8 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port, 2 x 1G SFP | 29 15 PoE ports at GbE, 1 x 1G SFP |
| Management 18% | 100 fully managed, cloud management | 50 smart managed |
| Extras 7% | 50 extras not published (neutral score used) | 20 per-port PoE control |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| TP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed PoE+ | Netgear GS316EP 16-Port Smart PoE+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Power over Ethernet | ||
| Total PoE budget | 150 W | 180 W |
| PoE ports | 8 of 10 | 15 of 16 |
| PoE standard | 802.3af/at (PoE+) | 802.3af/at (PoE+) |
| Max per port | 30 W | - |
| Per-port PoE control | - | Yes |
| Ports & performance | ||
| Total ports | 10 | 16 |
| PoE port speed | GbE | GbE |
| SFP uplinks | 2 x 1G SFP | 1 x 1G SFP |
| Management | ||
| Management level | Fully managed | Smart managed |
| Cloud management | Yes | - |
| VLAN | Yes | Yes |
| QoS | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |