Which POE switch offers the best performance for home use?
This page compares 5 POE switches with verified specifications and prices. Top options include NETGEAR GS308LP, Ubiquiti USW-Lite-8-PoE, NETGEAR GS308PP. Prices range from £55 to £2,226. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Number of Ports (Pieces) ⇅ | Max Power Per Port (Watts) ⇅ | PoE Standards ⇅ | Uplink Ports (Pieces) ⇅ | Management Interface ⇅ | PoE Scheduling ⇅ |
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NETGEAR GS308LP
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£55.45 ≈ | 8 | 30W | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at | None | Unmanaged | — |
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The NETGEAR GS308LP is an 8-port unmanaged Gigabit switch with PoE+ on all ports and a 60W default PoE budget. Its fanless design, plug-and-play setup, and expandable FlexPoE power budget suit homes and small offices using access points, cameras, or VoIP phones. ★ Ideal forIt suits home use because its 8 Gigabit ports provide up to 30W per port through IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at PoE+, while the fanless unmanaged design keeps installation quiet and simple.
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Ubiquiti USW-Lite-8-PoE
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£80.60 ≈ | 8 | 30W | 802.3at PoE+ | 4 GbE RJ45 | UniFi Network application | — |
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The Ubiquiti USW-Lite-8-PoE is a compact, fanless Layer 2 managed switch with eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, four PoE+ ports, and a 52W total PoE budget. Its silent operation, wall-mountable design, and UniFi management make it well suited to homes and small offices using access points, cameras, or VoIP devices. ★ Ideal forIt suits home use because its four 802.3at PoE+ ports deliver up to 30W each, while fanless cooling and UniFi Network management provide quiet, centralized control for compatible access points, cameras, and other devices.
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NETGEAR GS308PP
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£62.84 ≈ | 8 | 30W | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at | 0 | Unmanaged | ✗ |
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The NETGEAR GS308PP is an 8-port unmanaged Gigabit switch with PoE+ on all ports and an 83W total PoE budget. Its fanless, plug-and-play design suits homes, home offices, and small businesses powering devices such as cameras, phones, and wireless access points. ★ Ideal forIt suits home use well because all 8 Gigabit ports support PoE+ up to 30W per port, with an 83W budget, silent fanless operation, and no configuration required. |
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NETGEAR GS108PP
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£80.31 ≈ | 8 | 30W | IEEE 802.3af/at | 0 | Unmanaged | ✓ |
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The NETGEAR GS108PP is an 8-port Gigabit unmanaged switch with PoE+ on all ports and a total PoE budget of up to 123W. Its plug-and-play design, silent operation, and desktop, wall-mount, or rack-mount options suit homes and small businesses powering cameras, access points, and VoIP phones. ★ Ideal forFor home use, the GS108PP offers strong performance with eight Gigabit PoE+ ports, up to 30W per port, a 123W total PoE budget, and simple unmanaged plug-and-play operation.
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TP-Link TL-SG1008MP
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£2225.61 ≈ | 8 | 30W | IEEE 802.3af/at | None | None | ✓ |
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The TP-Link TL-SG1008MP is an 8-port Gigabit unmanaged switch with PoE+ on all ports and a 153W total power budget. It suits homes, small offices, and surveillance setups needing plug-and-play connectivity for IP cameras, access points, or VoIP phones. ★ Ideal forIt suits home use well because all 8 Gigabit ports support PoE+ up to 30W per port, with a 153W total budget and no configuration required.
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