TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ vs Zyxel GS1100-16EPS 16-Port PoE+

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ is the better poe switch overall, rated 2.8 to 2.6. The TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ leads on extras. The TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+ costs $10 less ($119.99 vs $129.99).

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TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-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 weightTP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+Zyxel GS1100-16EPS 16-Port PoE+
Overall rating2.8/52.6/5
Value 28%59 $0.98 per PoE watt ($119.99, 123 W)59 $0.96 per PoE watt ($129.99, 135 W)
PoE budget 20%43 123 W total PoE budget48 135 W total PoE budget
Ports & speeds 17%22 8 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port, 1 x 1G SFP26 16 PoE ports at GbE, up to 30 W per port
Management 18%0 unmanaged0 unmanaged
Extras 7%40 PoE auto recovery, 250 m extend mode25 fanless
Warranty 10%50 3-year warranty0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

TP-Link TL-SG1210MP 8-Port PoE+Zyxel GS1100-16EPS 16-Port PoE+
Power over Ethernet
Total PoE budget123 W135 W
PoE ports8 of 1016 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 ports1016
PoE port speedGbEGbE
SFP uplinks1 x 1G SFPNone
Management
Management levelUnmanagedUnmanaged
Build
Fanless-Yes
Warranty3 years-

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