Deciding on whether to buy a product like Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch or perhaps NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch? 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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Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch vs NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch

Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch specs

Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch
 NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch specs

NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch
Type: Network switch

Type: Standard network switch

Wired connections: Gigabit Ethernet ports x 8

Wired connections: Gigabit Ethernet ports x 8

Data transfer speed: Up to 1000 Mbps

Data transfer speed: Up to 1000 Mbps

FEATURES

FEATURES

LED indicators: Yes

Network standards: – IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet
– IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
– IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-T
– IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex flow control
– IEEE 801.p priority tags

Network standards: – IEEE 802.3
– IEEE 802.3u
– IEEE 802.3ab
– IEEE 802.3x
– IEEE 802.1q
– IEEE 802.1p

Other features: – DSCP priority tags
– Jumbo frame support (9,000 byte)

GENERAL

GENERAL

System requirements: Windows XP or later

Colour: Blue

Colour: Grey

Box contents: Netgear ProSafe GS108 Network Switch

Box contents: – TP-Link TL-SG108E Network Switch
– AC power cable
– Installation guide
– Resource CD
– Rubber feet

Dimensions: 158 x 101 x 27 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 25 x 158 x 101 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 520 g

Weight: 380 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: Lifetime guarantee

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years

Price: £29.99

Price: £32.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.8 / 10

Review Score: 8.4 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch or NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch, 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 Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network 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 NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch, 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 TP-Link and Netgear, the average was £72.06 for TP-Link, £120.17 for Netgear. The max for each was £299.99/£299.99 and minimum was £9.64/£14.99

Price analysis of Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch

Price analysis of NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch

  • Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch
  • Speed: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
  • Ideal for medium offices
  • Straightforward network management Designed for businesses that need simple network management, the TL-SG108E Network Switch is perfect for connecting your Ethernet devices to one network. Thanks to a simplified user interface, it’s easier than ever to monitor network traffic. Using the web-based management utility you can observe traffic behaviour and locate connection problems. If you’re ever on an important video call you can designate priority to your device to ensure that your conference is always clear and lag-free. Energy efficient design Using energy-efficient technology that adjusts power consumption depending on the connection, the TP-Link Network Switch is able to save up to 58% of power consumption – making it an eco-friendly solution for your office.
  • Product codes: 6935364021863
  • NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch
  • Speed: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
  • Ideal for medium offices
  • The Netgear ProSafe GS108 Network Switchconnects 8 devices up to 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet for maximum performance from your network. Energy savingThe GS108 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 GS108 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 ProSafe GS108 Network Switch supports Windows, Linux and Mac OS platforms. DurabilityWith its robust metal casing the GS108 is built to last. In addition the metal case adds convenience as it is ideal for desktop or wall mounting.
  • Product codes: 606449025200

What’s better Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch or NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch?

There are obviously a number of differences between Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch and NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch, 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 £29.99 cost of Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch is closer to the expectation you had than the £32.99 pricep point of NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch.

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 Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch and NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Ethernet Switch 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.



Tp-Link TL-SG108E Managed Network Switch



Rating:
9.73 out of
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