Deciding on whether to buy a product like NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch or perhaps ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch vs ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable

NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch specs

NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch
 ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable specs

ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable
Type: Standard network switch

Type: Cat 5e Ethernet cable

Wired connections: Gigabit Ethernet ports x 5

Connectors: RJ45 to RJ45

Data transfer speed: Up to 1000 Mbps

Length: 2 m

FEATURES

Transfer speed: Supports 10 Mbps and Gigabit ethernet

Compatibility: – Smart TVs
– Ethernet-enabled devices

LED indicators: Yes

FEATURES
Wall mountable: Yes

Network standards: – IEEE 802.3i
– IEEE 802.3u
– IEEE 802.3ab

Material: Gold plated

GENERAL

Other features: Moulded strain relief design for added strength.

GENERAL
System requirements: – Windows
– Mac OS X
– Linux

Colour: Blue

Colour: Blue

Box contents: – Netgear ProSafe GS105 Network Switch
– Wall-mount kit
– AC power adapter
– Installation guide

Dimensions: 94 x 104 x 28 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 300 g

Price: £24.99

Price: £9.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.9 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch or ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 174 products in the same category as NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch, which is the Network switches category. Of these 174 products the average price was £76.75, the most expensive was £329.99 and the cheapest was just £0.97. We then looked at the price of the 174 in the same as the ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable, which of course the average was £76.75, top price was £329.99 and cheapest £0.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Netgear and Advent, the average was £120.17 for Netgear, £14.92 for Advent. The max for each was £299.99/£49.99 and minimum was £14.99/£0.97

Price analysis of NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch

Price analysis of ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable

  • NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch
  • Speed: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
  • Ideal for homes & small offices
  • Top features:- Energy-saving performance with up to 60% lower power consumption – Plug-and-play to get started quickly – Durability with a robust metal casing Energy-saving performance The Netgear ProSafe GS105 connects 5 devices up to 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet for maximum performance from your network.The GS105 benefits from greater efficiency with up to 60% lower power consumption, and it boasts an auto power-down mode saving energy when the port is not in use. LEDs make it easy for you to monitor link, speed and activity too. Plug-and-play The GS105 features plug-and-play installation for ease of use – simply plug it in to combine Fast Ethernet and Gigabit devices in your network with the ability to auto-switch between. This Netgear Network Switch supports Windows, Linux and Mac OS platforms.DurabilityWith its robust metal casing the ProSafe GS105 Network Switch is built to last. In addition the metal case adds convenience as it is ideal for desktop or wall mounting.
  • Product codes: 606449029703
  • ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable
  • Gold-plated connector
  • Moulded connectors with strain relief
  • Ideal for high-speed network connections
  • The Advent A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable connects a computer to a router or modem via an RJ45 male-to-male connection for home offices and computer networks.Quick connection2-metres in length, the Advent A5BLU2M13 Ethernet cable is great for connecting up Smart TVs and other Ethernet-enabled devices and it fully supports speeds up to 10 Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet.For added strength and strain relief, the blue 2-metre Advent A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable features moulded connectors for which provides extra protection from tangles.
  • Product codes: 5017416467605

What’s better NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch or ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable?

There are obviously a number of differences between NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch and ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £24.99 cost of NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch is closer to the expectation you had than the £9.99 pricep point of ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch and ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas ADVENT A5BLU2M13 CAT 5e Ethernet Cable scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Network switches as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-port Ethernet Switch



Rating:
9.37 out of
10