Which gigabit ethernet switch offers the quietest operation?
This page compares 9 gigabit ethernet switches with verified specifications and prices. Top options include TP-Link ES205GP 5-Port Managed GbE PoE+ Access Switch, ASUS XG-U2008 10-Port Ethernet Switch, D-Link DGS-1008D. Prices range from £13 to £76,636. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Number of Ports ⇅ | Maximum Speed (Gbps) ⇅ | Number of Uplinks ⇅ | Management Interface ⇅ | Power Consumption (Watts) ⇅ | POE Support ⇅ |
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TP-Link ES205GP 5-Port Managed GbE PoE+ Access Switch
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£36.97 ≈ | 5 | 1Gbps | 0 | Web-based GUI and Omada app | 2.9W standby; 75.8W maximum | ✓ |
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The TP-Link ES205GP is a compact five-port Gigabit managed switch with four PoE+ ports and a 65W power budget. Its fanless design provides silent operation, making it suitable for small businesses, home offices, surveillance systems, access points, and IP phones. ★ Ideal forThis switch specifically suits users seeking the quietest operation because its fanless design produces silent operation while still providing five Gigabit ports and four PoE+ ports.
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ASUS XG-U2008 10-Port Ethernet Switch
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£76635.79 ≈ | 10 | 10 Gbps | 0 | Unmanaged | — | ✗ |
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The ASUS XG-U2008 is an unmanaged 10-port switch with eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and two 10GBASE-T ports. Its fanless, all-metal design provides silent operation and suits home offices, small businesses, studios, and high-speed NAS networks. ★ Ideal forThis switch specifically suits users seeking the quietest operation because its fanless design provides silent operation while still offering two 10 Gbps ports and eight Gigabit ports.
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D-Link DGS-1008D
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£19.09 ≈ | 8 | 1 Gbps | 0 | Unmanaged | 2.55 W | ✗ |
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The D-Link DGS-1008D is an 8-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch with eight 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports and a 16 Gbps switching capacity. Its fanless design provides quiet operation, making it suitable for home offices, small businesses, and quiet workspaces. ★ Ideal forIt suits users seeking the quietest Gigabit Ethernet switch because its fanless design produces no fan noise while providing 1 Gbps connectivity across all eight ports. |
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Ubiquiti USW-16-POE UniFi Gen2 16-Port Layer 2 Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch
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£182.52 ≈ | 16 | 1 Gbps | 2 | UniFi Network Controller and UniFi mobile app | 18W excluding PoE output | ✓ |
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The USW-16-POE is a 16-port Layer 2 managed Gigabit switch with eight PoE+ ports and two 1G SFP uplinks. Its fanless design provides silent operation, making it suitable for small offices, home networks, and quiet professional installations managed through the UniFi ecosystem. ★ Ideal forIt suits the quietest-operation requirement because its fanless cooling system produces silent operation while still providing 16 Gigabit ports, eight PoE+ ports, and 18W power consumption excluding PoE output.
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TP-Link LS1005G
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£442.17 ≈ | 5 | 1000 Mbps | — | Unmanaged plug and play | 3.7 W | ✗ |
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The TP-Link LS1005G is a compact five-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch with automatic speed negotiation, Auto-MDI/MDIX, and Green Ethernet power saving. Its plug-and-play design suits homes, small offices, dormitories, and surveillance networks needing simple wired expansion. ★ Ideal forIt suits users seeking the quietest operation because its fanless design produces no fan noise while using a maximum of 3.7 W.
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NETGEAR GS308-300PAS
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£20.70 ≈ | 8 | 1 Gbps | 0 | Unmanaged | 3.04 W | ✗ |
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The NETGEAR GS308-300PAS is an 8-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch with eight 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, plug-and-play setup, and a durable metal enclosure. Its fanless design provides silent operation, making it suitable for homes and small offices. ★ Ideal forThis switch specifically suits users seeking the quietest operation because its fanless design produces 0 dBA of acoustic noise while using a maximum of 3.04 W.
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D-Link DGS-105
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£13.30 ≈ | 5 | 1 Gbps | 0 | Unmanaged | 2.1 W | ✗ |
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The D-Link DGS-105 is a five-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch with a fanless metal design, plug-and-play setup, QoS, and energy-efficient Ethernet support. It suits homes, small offices, and small businesses that need quiet, simple wired network expansion. ★ Ideal forIt suits users seeking the quietest Gigabit Ethernet switch because its fanless design provides silent operation while its five 1 Gbps ports deliver full Gigabit connectivity.
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Cisco CBS350-8MGP-2X 8-Port Managed Switch
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£203.15 ≈ | 10 | 10 Gbps | 2 | Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard | 167W | ✓ |
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This managed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch provides six 1 Gbps PoE+ ports, two 2.5 Gbps PoE+ ports, and two 10 Gbps multigigabit or SFP+ combo uplinks. Its rack-mountable, energy-efficient design suits small and medium-sized businesses needing flexible connectivity and powered network devices. ★ Ideal forIt suits quiet-operation requirements because its fanless design provides silent operation while using up to 167W including PoE.
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Ubiquiti USW-24-POE UniFi Gen2 24-Port Layer 2 Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch
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£241.19 ≈ | 24 | 1 Gbps | 2 | UniFi Network Controller and mobile app | 25W excluding PoE output | ✓ |
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This is a 24-port Layer 2 managed Gigabit switch with 16 PoE+ ports, two 1G SFP uplinks, and a 95W PoE budget. Its fanless design provides silent operation, making it suitable for small offices, homes, and compact network racks. ★ Ideal forIt suits quiet-operation requirements specifically because its fanless cooling system operates silently while providing 24 Gigabit ports and 16 PoE+ ports.
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