
Top rated Network switches
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1. Netgear GS105GE
The Netgear Gigabit Unmanaged Switch product line allows organizations to upgrade their networks to Gigabit speed and higher port counts. They are energy efficient, durable, and rigorously tested to ensure the reliability demanded by enterprises. Netgear Unmanaged Switches also support the Energy Efficient Ethernet standard, which reduces power consumption when there is little traffic or no links or activity detected on an active port. Energy can also be saved by using short cables.
Pro
- Small and compact
- Absolutely reliable
- Manoeuvrability, compact
Contra
- Lights up and flashes brightly
- LED lights up quite brightly

2. Netgear 2x GS105GE 5-port Gigabit switch 1000 MBit/s
This switch is a high-performance gigabit copper switch. It allows for easy upgrading of an existing network to transmission speeds of 1000 MBit/s over CAT 5e. It is particularly suitable as a desktop device, as it is fanless and therefore silent.

3. D-Link Dgs-105
With the 5/8-Port Gigabit Switch DGS-105/DGS-108, small and home offices as well as small and medium-sized enterprises can economically benefit from the higher bandwidth that Gigabit Ethernet offers. The switch features five or eight Gigabit ports, allowing for easy network expansion and providing a quick solution for upgrading the network to Gigabit standards.
Pro
- Small, favourable, good
- Size Small and compact
- It's just a switch and it works
Contra
- Predecessor had to be replaced after approx. 8 years
- Power supply unit whistles
- nothing negative

4. Netgear Gs108ge
The product line of Netgear Gigabit Unmanaged Switches allows businesses to expand their networks to Gigabit speeds and higher port counts. They are energy-efficient, durable, and undergo rigorous testing to ensure the reliability demanded by businesses. Netgear Unmanaged Switches also support the Energy Efficient Ethernet standard, which reduces power consumption when there is little traffic on an active port or when no links or activities are detected. Additionally, using shorter cables can help save energy.
Pro
- I think it also works automatically with crossover RJ45 cables
- compact, nice and flat
- Is a plug and play device
Contra
- Unmanaged (but is also declared as such)
- External power supply unit
- Nothing found yet

5. Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Flex Mini
The Ubiquiti UniFi Switch FLEX Mini (Model USW-Flex-Mini) is a fully managed 5-port Gigabit network switch designed for home and small office environments. This compact white device measures 10.2 cm in width, 3.8 cm in height, and 2.8 cm in depth, weighing 120 g, making it ideal for space-constrained installations such as behind televisions or in media cabinets. It features five RJ45 Ethernet ports with 1-Gigabit support for devices like gaming consoles, streaming devices, and computers. Power options include 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet (PoE) via port 1 or the included 5V, 1A USB Type-C power adapter, eliminating the need for a separate outlet when using PoE. As a managed switch, it offers advanced network management features such as Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing critical network traffic, VLAN support for network segmentation, and Link Aggregation for bundling multiple ports. The switch seamlessly integrates into UniFi network systems, enabling device discovery and centralized management through the UniFi Controller interface. Its compact design, flexible power options, and managed features make it suitable for expanding network connectivity in residential environments while maintaining professional network control.
Pro
- Extremely small and light
- PoE (no power adapter required, but one is supplied)
- Can be powered via PoE or with an external USB-C power supply unit
Contra
- can be powered via POE and cannot operate a POE device itself
- Dependent on a controller
- Management with non-UI software

6. Ubiquiti Flex Mini 3-pack
A compact, 5-port, Layer 2 switch that can be powered with PoE or a 5V USB-C adapter.
Pro
- super small (about the size of the palm of your hand)
- Can be supplied with power via PoE or USB-C (included!)
- Can be powered via PoE or with an external USB-C power supply unit
Contra
- Speising with PoE triggers a port shutdown
- Requires controller
- No desire for the theatre with Account and then Management

7. Ubiquiti Usw Flex Mini 5-Pack
Build and expand your network with the UniFi Switch, part of the Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Enterprise System. The UniFi Switch model USW-Flex-Mini is an intelligently managed Gigabit switch. It features 5 RJ45 Ethernet ports and 1 Gigabit connection to your devices. Power on the USW-Flex-Mini using the 802.3af PoE Ethernet in port 1.
Pro
- Small and requires little space.
- can also be operated with 802.3af PoE Ethernet in port 1
- Can be powered via PoE or with an external USB-C power supply unit
Contra
- Only 1 PoE port for incoming power supply
- Dependent on a controller
- Management with non-UI software

8. Ubiquiti Us-8-60w
The US-8-60W is an 8-port Gigabit switch with four PoE ports. Auto Sensing PoE ports deliver up to 15.4W of power per port. The US-8 is perfect for cleanly adding Ethernet ports with pass-through when required to power your PoE device. The UniFi switch provides routing capability for simultaneous processing of traffic at all non-packet-switched linear rate ports. A single instance of the cloud-enabled UniFi controller can manage multiple UniFi sites in a central interface. Each site is logically separated and has its own monitoring, configuration, map, statistics and administration accounts.

9. TP-Link LS1005G
- Plug-and-Play: Thanks to the plug-and-play design, the product is easy to use. No configuration is required. Additionally, auto MDI/MDIX eliminates the need for crossover cables.
- Green Ethernet technology saves energy: It automatically adjusts power consumption based on connection status and cable length to limit the network's carbon footprint. This not only reduces energy consumption but also lowers costs.
- Always ready for you: Compatible with almost all network devices, such as computers, printers, webcams, and IPTVs.
- Fanless design: For quiet operation.
Pro
- Small and handy
- Extremely compact
- Plug and play, plugged in works straight away
Contra
- Plugging in the cables a little tight (also an advantage)
- Not in white
- only made of plastic

10. TP-Link LS105G
Plug-and-Play: Thanks to the plug-and-play design, the product is easy to use. No configuration is required. Additionally, Auto MDI/MDIX eliminates the need for crossover cables. Green Ethernet technology saves energy: it automatically adjusts power consumption based on connection status and cable length to limit the network's carbon footprint. This not only reduces energy consumption but also lowers costs. Always ready for you: compatible with almost all network devices, such as computers, printers, webcams, and IPTVs. Fanless design: for quiet operation.
Pro
- Small and handy
- Very compact
- Does not get hot
Contra
- Short cable
- Not in white
- only made of plastic
