Omada ES220GP 16-Port PoE+ vs Zyxel GS1100-16EPS 16-Port PoE+

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Omada ES220GP 16-Port PoE+ is the better poe switch overall, rated 3.4 to 2.6. The Omada ES220GP 16-Port PoE+ leads on management and extras. The Zyxel GS1100-16EPS 16-Port PoE+ costs $25.98 less ($129.99 vs $155.97).

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Omada ES220GP 16-Port PoE+ vs Zyxel GS1100-16EPS 16-Port PoE+

Which should you buy?

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 weightOmada ES220GP 16-Port PoE+Zyxel GS1100-16EPS 16-Port PoE+
Overall rating3.4/52.6/5
Value 28%56 $1.04 per PoE watt ($155.97, 150 W)59 $0.96 per PoE watt ($129.99, 135 W)
PoE budget 20%53 150 W total PoE budget48 135 W total PoE budget
Ports & speeds 17%26 16 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port26 16 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port
Management 18%50 smart managed0 unmanaged
Extras 7%65 fanless, PoE auto recovery, 250 m extend mode25 fanless
Warranty 10%100 5-year warranty0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

Omada ES220GP 16-Port PoE+Zyxel GS1100-16EPS 16-Port PoE+
Power over Ethernet
Total PoE budget150 W135 W
PoE ports16 of 1616 of 16
PoE standard802.3af/at (PoE+)802.3af/at (PoE+)
Max per port30 W30 W
PoE auto recoveryYes-
250 m extend modeYes-
Ports & performance
Total ports1616
PoE port speedGbEGbE
SFP uplinksNoneNone
Management
Management levelSmart managedUnmanaged
VLANYes-
Build
FanlessYesYes
Warranty5 years-

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