8.0
At a Glance
DesktopForm Factor
8Ports
1 GbpsPort Speed
16 GbpsSwitching Capacity
YesManaged
61 WPoE Budget
Best For
First Home LabSelf-Hosting
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 61W PoE budget powers 4 APs, IP cameras, or a Pi cluster without separate injectors
- VLANs, QoS, IGMP, port mirroring — full smart switch feature set at $79
- TP-Link Omada integration available if you later build a full Omada mesh system
- Fanless desktop — no noise in a home office or living room setup
- Best repeat-purchase anchor: most home labs add cables, injectors, or a second switch within 6 months
Cons
- TP-Link's web UI is less polished than Netgear Insight or UniFi
- 61W PoE budget is shared — 4 ports at 15W each maxes it out
- No SFP uplinks limits future uplink speed to 1Gbps
- Omada integration only works with other Omada hardware — creates ecosystem lock-in
- PoE negotiation has occasional compatibility issues with non-standard devices
TP-Link TL-SG108PE 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Switch
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Our Verdict
Best $79 starter switch for home labs that need PoE. 61W powers most AP + camera setups without injectors. The right purchase before you commit to a full UniFi or Omada ecosystem.
TP-Link TL-SG108PE 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Switch
$79
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| Full Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Ports | 8 |
| Port Speed | 1Gbps |
| Switching Capacity | 16Gbps |
| Managed | Yes |
| PoE Budget | 61W |
| SFP+ Uplinks | 0 |
| VLAN Support | Yes |
| Rack Units | 0U |
| Power Draw | 32W |
| Noise Level | 0dB |
| Warranty | 3yr |
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TP-Link TL-SG108PE 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Smart Switch
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