Which POE switch is ideal for small businesses with multiple devices?
This page compares 6 POE switches with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Zyxel GS1200-8HP 8-Port Gigabit Web-Managed PoE Switch, TRENDnet TPE-2840WS 28-Port Gigabit Web Smart PoE+ Switch, D-Link DGS-1100-08PV2 8-Port Gigabit Smart Managed PoE Switch. Prices range from £35 to £294. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Zyxel GS1200-8HP 8-Port Gigabit Web-Managed PoE Switch
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£39.30 ≈ | 8 | 30 W | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at | 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports | Web GUI | — |
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The Zyxel GS1200-8HP is an 8-port Gigabit switch with four PoE ports delivering up to 30 W per port and a 60 W total PoE budget. Web-based management, VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping and link aggregation make it suitable for small offices using IP cameras, phones or wireless access points. ★ Ideal forIt suits small businesses with multiple devices because it provides 8 Gigabit ports, four 802.3af/802.3at PoE ports with up to 30 W each, and simple web-based management for configuring connected equipment.
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TRENDnet TPE-2840WS 28-Port Gigabit Web Smart PoE+ Switch
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£293.65 ≈ | 28 | 30W | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at | 4 shared Gigabit ports, RJ-45 or SFP | Web-based GUI | ✓ |
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The TRENDnet TPE-2840WS is a 28-port managed Gigabit switch with 24 PoE+ ports and 4 shared RJ-45 or SFP ports. It provides up to 30W per PoE port, a 185W total PoE budget, web-based management, VLAN, QoS, SNMP monitoring, and PoE scheduling. It suits small and medium businesses managing IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and other network devices. ★ Ideal forIt is ideal for small businesses with multiple devices because its 24 PoE+ ports provide up to 30W each, while web-based management, VLAN, QoS, SNMP monitoring, and PoE scheduling simplify network control.
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D-Link DGS-1100-08PV2 8-Port Gigabit Smart Managed PoE Switch
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£62.28 ≈ | 8 | 30W | IEEE 802.3af/at | 0 SFP ports | Web-based GUI and D-Link Network Assistant | — |
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This compact fanless switch provides eight Gigabit PoE ports, supporting up to 30W per port with a total 64W PoE budget. It suits small businesses needing to connect and manage devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points. ★ Ideal forIt suits small businesses with multiple devices because all eight Gigabit ports support IEEE 802.3af/at PoE, provide up to 30W per port, and can be managed through a web-based GUI. |
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TP-Link TL-SG108PE 8-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 4-Port PoE
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£35.07 ≈ | 8 | 15.4 W | 802.3af/at | — | Web-based GUI and Easy Smart Configuration Utility | — |
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The TP-Link TL-SG108PE is an 8-port Gigabit Easy Smart switch with four PoE ports for powering compatible access points, IP cameras, and IP phones. It offers VLAN, traffic prioritization, network monitoring, and simple web-based management, making it suitable for small offices and growing networks. ★ Ideal forThis switch suits small businesses with multiple devices because it provides eight Gigabit ports, four 802.3af/at PoE ports, up to 15.4 W per PoE port, and web-based management with VLAN and traffic-prioritization features. |
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NETGEAR GS308EP 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with PoE+
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£44.49 ≈ | 8 | 30W | 802.3at | 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 Auto Uplink | Web browser-based management GUI | — |
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The NETGEAR GS308EP is an 8-port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus switch with PoE+ on all ports and a 62W total PoE budget. Its fanless design, VLAN and QoS support, per-port PoE controls, and desktop or wall mounting suit small offices and growing businesses. ★ Ideal forThis switch suits small businesses with multiple devices because it provides 8 Gigabit ports with 802.3at PoE+ up to 30W per port, a 62W total budget, and web-based management with VLAN, QoS, and per-port PoE controls.
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Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE
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£73.42 ≈ | 8 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports, 4 PoE+ ports | 30W | IEEE 802.3af/at | — | Ethernet In-Band | — |
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The UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE is a compact, fanless Layer 2 managed switch with eight Gigabit ports, including four PoE+ ports and a 52W total PoE budget. It suits small businesses, home offices, and small network deployments that need centralized UniFi management and quiet operation. ★ Ideal forIt suits small businesses with multiple devices because it provides 8 Gigabit ports, powers up to 4 devices using 802.3af/at PoE+ at up to 30W per port, and supports centralized management through the UniFi Network application.
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