What are the quietest power over ethernet switches available for purchase?
This page compares 7 power over ethernet switches with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Alta Labs S8-POE, Grandstream GWN7801P-PRO, TRENDnet TPE-082WS. Prices range from £21 to £124. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Alta Labs S8-POE
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£110.22 ≈ | 8 | 30W | 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3af | None | Alta Labs cloud platform, mobile app, web browser | — |
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The Alta Labs S8-POE is a compact managed Gigabit switch with eight Ethernet ports, four PoE+ ports, and a 60W total PoE budget. It supports cloud and mobile management, Bluetooth setup, desktop or wall mounting, and fanless operation for small offices, home networks, and quiet installations. ★ Ideal forIt suits buyers seeking a quiet PoE switch because its fanless design provides silent operation while four 802.3at PoE+ ports deliver up to 30W each.
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Grandstream GWN7801P-PRO
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£124.19 ≈ | 10 | 30 W | IEEE 802.3af/at/bt | 2 x 10G SFP+ | Web GUI, embedded controller, GDMS Networking, GWN Manager, GWN App, GWN Series Routers, CLI | ✓ |
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The Grandstream GWN7801P-PRO is a Layer 2++ managed switch with 8 Gigabit PoE ports and 2 high-speed SFP+ uplinks. It supports dynamic PoE allocation, advanced VLAN and security features, and local, cloud, software, router, or CLI management, making it suitable for small and medium-sized business networks. ★ Ideal forIt suits quiet PoE installations because its compact 8-port design supports dynamic power allocation and is listed with fanless operation, making it appropriate for offices, clinics, and other noise-sensitive spaces.
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TRENDnet TPE-082WS
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£110.96 ≈ | 10 | 30W | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at | 2 SFP slots | Web-based GUI | ✓ |
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The TRENDnet TPE-082WS is a 10-port Gigabit Web Smart PoE+ switch with eight PoE+ ports, two SFP slots, a 75W power budget, and web-based management. Its fanless rack-mountable design and advanced features suit small and medium-sized business networks, IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP systems. ★ Ideal forIt suits buyers seeking quiet PoE switches because its fanless design produces no cooling-fan noise while providing up to 30W per port, PoE scheduling, and web-based management.
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Ubiquiti UniFi USW Flex Mini USW-FLEX-MINI
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£21.45 ≈ | 5 | — | 802.3af/at PoE input | — | Ethernet In-Band | — |
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The USW-FLEX-MINI is a compact, fanless 5-port Layer 2 Gigabit switch with UniFi Network management and 10 Gbps switching capacity. It can be powered through 802.3af/at PoE input or the included USB-C adapter, making it suitable for quiet home, desktop, and small-office networks. ★ Ideal forIt suits buyers seeking a quiet PoE switch because its fanless compact design operates silently, but it only accepts PoE input and does not provide PoE power to connected devices.
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TRENDnet TPE-TG44G
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£36.97 ≈ | 8 | 30W | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at | 4 | Unmanaged | — |
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The TRENDnet TPE-TG44G is an unmanaged 8-port Gigabit switch with four PoE+ ports and four standard Gigabit ports. It provides up to 30W per PoE+ port, a 60W total PoE budget, fanless operation, and a compact metal housing for small offices, cameras, access points, and VoIP devices. ★ Ideal forIt suits buyers seeking a quiet PoE switch because its fanless design enables silent operation while providing four PoE+ ports with up to 30W per port.
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TP-Link TL-SG205PE
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£40.68 ≈ | 5 | 30 W | IEEE 802.3af/at | 1 x Gigabit RJ45 | Web-based GUI, Omada App, Omada Controller | — |
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The TL-SG205PE is a five-port Gigabit managed switch with four PoE+ ports delivering up to 30 W per port and a 65 W total PoE budget. Its fanless design operates silently, making it suitable for small offices, home networks, IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones. ★ Ideal forIt suits buyers seeking a quiet PoE switch because its fanless design eliminates operating noise while providing four IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ ports with up to 30 W per port.
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TRENDnet TPE-TG82G
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£46.60 ≈ | 8 | 30W | IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at | None | Unmanaged | — |
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The TRENDnet TPE-TG82G is an 8-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with up to 30W per port and a 61W total PoE budget. Its fanless metal design provides silent operation, making it suitable for small offices, home networks, IP cameras, access points, and VoIP devices. ★ Ideal forThis switch suits buyers seeking quiet PoE equipment because its fanless design operates silently while providing 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports and up to 30W per port.
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