5 Ports, 2.5 Speed
NETGEAR Network Switches
14 NETGEAR network switches. Most cost $34 to $439, and half cost less than $125.
Spec score 7.2
+2.5 Gbps ports for faster wired connections than standard gigabit
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
+Mounts on a desk or wall
−Only 5 ports for a small number of devices
−Unmanaged, so no VLAN or traffic control options
$99.99-26%List: $134.99
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NETGEAR 5-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Network Switch (MS305) | 5 x 2.5Gbps Ports, Desktop or Wall Mount,
$99.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.2
Pros
+2.5 Gbps ports for faster wired connections than standard gigabit
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
+Mounts on a desk or wall
Cons−Only 5 ports for a small number of devices
−Unmanaged, so no VLAN or traffic control options
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+2.5 speed: only 3 of 28 here have a higher speed
−5 ports: 22 of the 34 here have more ports
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Spec score 7.3
24 Ports, 1 Speed
+24 Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting many wired devices
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
+Mounts on a desk, wall, or rack
−Unmanaged, so no VLAN or traffic control options
$84.99-23%List: $109.99
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NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Network Switch (GS324) | Desktop, Wall, or Rack Mount, Essentials Model
$84.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.3
Pros
+24 Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting many wired devices
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
+Mounts on a desk, wall, or rack
Cons−Unmanaged, so no VLAN or traffic control options
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
+24 ports: 21 of the 34 here have fewer ports
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Spec score 7.8
24 Ports, 1 Speed, 190W
+24 ports for connecting many devices at once
+Fanless design runs quietly without a cooling fan
+Gigabit speed on every port for fast local transfers
−Unmanaged, so no VLAN or traffic controls
$239.99-17%List: $289.99
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NETGEAR 24-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Network Switch (GS324P) | 8 x 1G and 16 x 1G PoE+ Ports @ 190W, Desktop
$239.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.8
Pros
+24 ports for connecting many devices at once
+Fanless design runs quietly without a cooling fan
+Gigabit speed on every port for fast local transfers
+Desktop form factor fits on a desk or shelf
Cons−Unmanaged, so no VLAN or traffic controls
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
+PoE: only 13 of 35 here have one
+24 ports: 21 of the 34 here have fewer ports
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Spec score 7.8
24 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP
+24 Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connections
+2 x 1G SFP ports for fiber or uplink connections
+Smart managed switch with configuration options
$274.99-5%List: $289.99
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NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Network Switch (GS724T) | 2 x 1G SFP Ports, Optional Insight Cloud
$274.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.8
Pros
+24 Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connections
+2 x 1G SFP ports for fiber or uplink connections
+Smart managed switch with configuration options
+Fanless design runs without a cooling fan
+Optional Insight Cloud management available
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
+Managed: only 10 of 35 here have one
+24 ports: 21 of the 34 here have fewer ports
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Spec score 7.6
5 Ports, 1 Speed
+Five ports for a small home or office network
+Managed switch with 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet speed
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Network Switch (GS305E) | Desktop or Wall Mount, Home Network Hub,
$24.99as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+Five ports for a small home or office network
+Managed switch with 1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet speed
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
+Managed: only 10 of 35 here have one
−5 ports: 22 of the 34 here have more ports
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Spec score 7.6
8 Ports, 1 Speed, 123W
+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
+PoE: only 13 of 35 here have one
−123W poe budget: 7 of the 13 here have a higher poe budget
$125.99-10%List: $139.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
NETGEAR 8-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Network Switch (GS108PP) | 8 x PoE+ Ports @ 123W Upgradeable, Desktop,
$125.99as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this pagePros
+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
+PoE: only 13 of 35 here have one
Cons−123W poe budget: 7 of the 13 here have a higher poe budget
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Spec score 8.1
8 Ports, 10 Speed, SFP+
+10 Gbps speed on the listed switch
+8 ports for a compact network
+Includes an SFP+ port for 10G uplinks
−Only one SFP+ port listed
$124.70
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NETGEAR (GS108MX) Switch 10GB Ethernet, 10G Multi-Gigabit Ports, 1 Multi Gig SFP+ Ports, Prosafe Protection, Perfect
$124.70as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.1
Pros
+10 Gbps speed on the listed switch
+8 ports for a compact network
+Includes an SFP+ port for 10G uplinks
+Fanless design for quiet operation
Cons−Only one SFP+ port listed
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+10 speed: the highest speed of the 28 here
+10G port: only 7 of 35 here have one
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Spec score 7.5
48 Ports, 1 Speed
+48 Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting many wired devices
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
+Works as a desktop or rack mount unit
−Unmanaged, so no VLAN or traffic control options
$439.99
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NETGEAR 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Network Switch (GS748) | Desktop or Rack Mount
$439.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.5
Pros
+48 Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting many wired devices
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
+Works as a desktop or rack mount unit
Cons−Unmanaged, so no VLAN or traffic control options
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+48 ports: only 1 of 34 here have more ports
+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
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Spec score 7.1
5 Ports, 1 Speed
+5 gigabit ports for small networks
+Unmanaged for simple plug-and-play setup
+Fanless design for quiet operation
−Limited to 5 ports
$35.48
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Netgear GS305-100PAS 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, Desktop, Internet Splitter, Sturdy Metal, Fanless,
$35.48as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.1
Pros
+5 gigabit ports for small networks
+Unmanaged for simple plug-and-play setup
+Fanless design for quiet operation
+Sturdy metal housing for durability
Cons−Limited to 5 ports
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
−5 ports: 22 of the 34 here have more ports
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Spec score 7.3
24 Ports, 1 Speed
+24 Gigabit Ethernet ports for many wired devices
+Fanless housing runs without a cooling fan
+Suitable for desktop or rackmount installation
−Unmanaged, so no configuration or VLAN options
$599.58
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch, Hub, Internet Splitter (GS324) - Desktop/Rackmount, Fanless Housing
$599.58as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.3
Pros
+24 Gigabit Ethernet ports for many wired devices
+Fanless housing runs without a cooling fan
+Suitable for desktop or rackmount installation
Cons−Unmanaged, so no configuration or VLAN options
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
+24 ports: 21 of the 34 here have fewer ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.6
8 Ports, 1 Speed, 123W
+8 PoE+ ports for powering connected devices
+Gigabit speed on every port
+Fanless design runs quietly without a cooling fan
$189.64
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NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE Network Switch (GS108PP) - Hub with 8 x PoE+ @ 123W Upgradeable, Desktop/Rackmount,$189.64as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.6
Pros
+8 PoE+ ports for powering connected devices
+Gigabit speed on every port
+Fanless design runs quietly without a cooling fan
+Desktop or rackmount installation options
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
+PoE: only 13 of 35 here have one
−123W poe budget: 7 of the 13 here have a higher poe budget
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Spec score 7.1
5 Ports, 1 Speed
+Five ports for a small home or office network
+1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet speed on every port
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
$33.75
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.1
Pros
+Five ports for a small home or office network
+1 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet speed on every port
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
−5 ports: 22 of the 34 here have more ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.6
8 Ports, 1 Speed
+Eight ports for larger device counts
+10 Gbps capable ports for multi-gigabit links
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
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Product details
NETGEAR 8-Port 1G/10G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108MX)No current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score7.6
Pros
+Eight ports for larger device counts
+10 Gbps capable ports for multi-gigabit links
+Fanless design runs without fan noise
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
+10G port: only 7 of 35 here have one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.6
5 Ports, 1 Speed, 55W
+Provides PoE for powering connected devices
+5 gigabit ports for small networks
+Unmanaged for simple plug-and-play setup
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Product details
Netgear GS305P-100NAS 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, Desktop, 55.5W 4xPoE, Sturdy Metal, Fanless,No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.6
Pros
+Provides PoE for powering connected devices
+5 gigabit ports for small networks
+Unmanaged for simple plug-and-play setup
+Fanless design for quiet operation
Compared with the 14 Network Switches on this page+1 speed: only 4 of 28 here have a higher speed
+PoE: only 13 of 35 here have one
−55W poe budget: 11 of the 13 here have a higher poe budget
−5 ports: 22 of the 34 here have more ports
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NETGEAR Network Switches at a glance
14 of the 615 Network Switches we list are NETGEAR (2%). Half of them cost less than $125; across all Network Switches, half cost less than $157.
Most listed here: 5 ports (5), 1 speed (12).
| Brand | Network Switches | Half cost less than |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link | 41 | $70 |
| Extreme Networks | 18 | $29,646 |
| HP | 18 | $4,553 |
| Cisco | 16 | $23,105 |
| NETGEAR | 14 | $125 |
Compare specs
| network switch | Ports | Speed | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2.5 | 7.2 | $99.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details | |
| 24 | 1 | 7.3 | $84.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details | |
| 24 | 1 | 7.8 | $239.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details | |
| 24 | 1 | 7.8 | $274.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details | |
| 5 | 1 | 7.6 | $24.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - Details | |
| 8 | 1 | 7.6 | $125.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details | |
| 8 | 10 | 8.1 | $124.70 as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - Details | |
| 48 | 1 | 7.5 | $439.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details | |
| 5 | 1 | 7.1 | $35.48 as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - Details | |
| 24 | 1 | 7.3 | $599.58 as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details |












