TP-Link TL-SG1016PE 16-Port Smart PoE+ vs TP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed PoE+

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The TP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed PoE+ is the better poe switch overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The TP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed PoE+ leads on management, warranty and ports & speeds. The TP-Link TL-SG1016PE 16-Port Smart PoE+ wins on value. The TP-Link TL-SG1016PE 16-Port Smart PoE+ costs $29.01 less ($144.99 vs $174).

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TP-Link TL-SG1016PE 16-Port Smart PoE+ vs TP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed 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 weightTP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed PoE+TP-Link TL-SG1016PE 16-Port Smart PoE+
Overall rating3.6/53.1/5
Value 28%51 $1.16 per PoE watt ($174, 150 W)59 $0.97 per PoE watt ($144.99, 150 W)
PoE budget 20%53 150 W total PoE budget53 150 W total PoE budget
Ports & speeds 17%26 8 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port, 2 x 1G SFP12 8 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port
Management 18%100 fully managed, cloud management50 smart managed
Extras 7%50 extras not published (neutral score used)45 PoE auto recovery, per-port PoE control
Warranty 10%100 5-year warranty50 3-year warranty

Specifications

TP-Link TL-SG2210MP 8-Port Managed PoE+TP-Link TL-SG1016PE 16-Port Smart PoE+
Power over Ethernet
Total PoE budget150 W150 W
PoE ports8 of 108 of 16
PoE standard802.3af/at (PoE+)802.3af/at (PoE+)
Max per port30 W30 W
PoE auto recovery-Yes
Per-port PoE control-Yes
Ports & performance
Total ports1016
PoE port speedGbEGbE
SFP uplinks2 x 1G SFPNone
Management
Management levelFully managedSmart managed
Cloud managementYes-
VLANYesYes
QoSYesYes
Build
Warranty5 years3 years

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