16 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP, 231W
Network Switches under $250
21 network switches under $250 from TP-Link, NETGEAR, MokerLink and more. Most cost $160 to $227, and half cost less than $195.
Top brands: TP-Link (5)
Spec score 8.4
+16 ports with 15 PoE+ ports at 231W total
+1 x 1G SFP port for fiber or uplink connections
+Managed switch with easy smart management
$199.99-32%List: $294.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
NETGEAR 16-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Switch (GS316EPP) | 15 x PoE+ Ports @ 231W, 1 x 1G SFP Port,
$199.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+16 ports with 15 PoE+ ports at 231W total
+1 x 1G SFP port for fiber or uplink connections
+Managed switch with easy smart management
+Gigabit speed on all ports
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
+Managed: only 22 of 49 here have one
−231W poe budget: 12 of the 18 here have a higher poe budget
−16 ports: 25 of the 46 here have more ports
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Spec score 8.5
24 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP, 250W
+Two SFP slots for fiber or uplink connections
+Managed settings through an easy smart interface
+Auto recovery feature
$199.99-20%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
TP-Link TL-SG1428PE, 24 Port Gigabit Easy Smart Managed PoE+ Switch | 24 PoE+ Ports 250W, 2 SFP Slots, Auto Recovery,
$199.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.5
Pros
+Two SFP slots for fiber or uplink connections
+Managed settings through an easy smart interface
+Auto recovery feature
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+24 ports: only 7 of 46 here have more ports
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
+Managed: only 22 of 49 here have one
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Spec score 8.0
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
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 score8.0
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 21 Network Switches on this page+24 ports: only 7 of 46 here have more ports
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
−190W poe budget: 13 of the 18 here have a higher poe budget
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About this product
Spec score 8.5
24 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP, 250W
+24 ports for dense wired connections
+PoE support powers connected devices
+Managed switch with VLAN support
−Gigabit speed only, slower than multi-gigabit switches
$224.99-10%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Omada ES228GP, 24 Port Gigabit Easy Managed PoE Switch | 250W Budget, PoE+ Compliant, Up to 250m Distance, Auto
$224.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.5
Pros
+24 ports for dense wired connections
+PoE support powers connected devices
+Managed switch with VLAN support
+Up to 250m distance per PoE port
Cons−Gigabit speed only, slower than multi-gigabit switches
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+24 ports: only 7 of 46 here have more ports
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
+Managed: only 22 of 49 here have one
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About this product
Spec score 8.4
16 Ports, 2.5 Speed, SFP+, 250W
+Sixteen 2.5Gb PoE ports
+Two 10G SFP+ uplink ports
+Fanless design runs without a fan
$224.99-25%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
16 Port 2.5G PoE Switch Unmanaged with 16 Port 2.5Gb Base-T PoE+@250W + 2 x 10G SFP+ Uplink, NICGIGA 18 Port 2.5Gbe
$224.99as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+Sixteen 2.5Gb PoE ports
+Two 10G SFP+ uplink ports
+Fanless design runs without a fan
+Unmanaged, so it works without configuration
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+2.5 speed: only 9 of 45 here have a higher speed
+10G port: only 19 of 49 here have one
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
−16 ports: 25 of the 46 here have more ports
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Spec score 8.2
24 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP, 400W
+24 Gigabit ports with PoE+ power
+Two SFP ports for fiber or uplink connections
+Plug-and-play unmanaged operation
−Unmanaged, so no configuration options
$161.98-10%List: $179.98
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
24 Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE Switch with 2 Uplink Gigabit Port & 2 SFP Port, YuanLey Unmanaged 24 Port PoE+ Network
$161.98as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+24 Gigabit ports with PoE+ power
+Two SFP ports for fiber or uplink connections
+Plug-and-play unmanaged operation
Cons−Unmanaged, so no configuration options
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+400W poe budget: only 1 of 18 here have a higher poe budget
+24 ports: only 7 of 46 here have more ports
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
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Spec score 8.6
28 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP, 250W
+28 ports for large wired networks
+24 PoE+ ports at 250 watts total
+Managed Layer 2+ switch for configuration control
−Rack mount design suits server racks only
$248.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
BV-Tech 28-Port L2+ Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch, Rack Mountable, SW2404G-MG | 24 PoE+ Ports @ 250W, 2 RJ45 & 2 SFP
$248.99as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.6
Pros
+28 ports for large wired networks
+24 PoE+ ports at 250 watts total
+Managed Layer 2+ switch for configuration control
+Rack mountable for server room installs
+SFP ports for fiber or uplink expansion
Cons−Rack mount design suits server racks only
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+28 ports: the most ports of the 46 here
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
+Managed: only 22 of 49 here have one
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Spec score 8.6
28 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP
+28 ports suit larger wired networks
+Gigabit speed for fast wired transfers
+Four SFP slots for fiber or uplink connections
−Large port count takes up more space than small switches
$194.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
TP-Link Festa FS328G, 28 Port Gigabit Smart Managed Switch, Static Routing | 24 RJ45 Ports & 4 SFP Slots, Free Cloud
$194.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.6
Pros
+28 ports suit larger wired networks
+Gigabit speed for fast wired transfers
+Four SFP slots for fiber or uplink connections
+Managed features with static routing
+Fanless design runs silently
Cons−Large port count takes up more space than small switches
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+28 ports: the most ports of the 46 here
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
+Managed: only 22 of 49 here have one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.3
28 Ports, 1 Speed, 360W
+28 ports for connecting many devices in one switch
+PoE+ support powers devices over the Ethernet cable
+DIN-rail mount for installation in equipment cabinets
−Requires a 48-57V DC power input
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
28-Port Gigabit PoE+ Industrial Switch, 360W, DIN-Rail, 48-57V DC$199.00as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.3
Pros
+28 ports for connecting many devices in one switch
+PoE+ support powers devices over the Ethernet cable
+DIN-rail mount for installation in equipment cabinets
+Gigabit speed on each port
Cons−Requires a 48-57V DC power input
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+28 ports: the most ports of the 46 here
+360W poe budget: only 3 of 18 here have a higher poe budget
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.2
24 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP, 400W
+24 ports for large device counts
+Rackmount design for server racks
+Two SFP ports for fiber uplinks
−Unmanaged, so no configuration options
$159.89
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
MokerLink 24 Port Gigabit PoE Switch, 2 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink, 2 Gigabit SFP, 400W IEEE802.3af/at, Rackmount
$159.89as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+24 ports for large device counts
+Rackmount design for server racks
+Two SFP ports for fiber uplinks
Cons−Unmanaged, so no configuration options
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+400W poe budget: only 1 of 18 here have a higher poe budget
+24 ports: only 7 of 46 here have more ports
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
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Spec score 8.2
24 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP, 410W
+24 PoE+ ports for powering many devices
+Includes SFP uplink ports
+19-inch rackmount form factor
−Fans are not fanless, so it produces fan noise
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Tenda 24 Port Gigabit PoE Switch, 19-Inch Rackmount PoE+ Network Switch | 24x 1G PoE+ Ports@410W, 2x RJ45 & 2x SFP
$159.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Pros
+24 PoE+ ports for powering many devices
+Includes SFP uplink ports
+19-inch rackmount form factor
Cons−Fans are not fanless, so it produces fan noise
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+410W poe budget: the highest poe budget of the 18 here
+24 ports: only 7 of 46 here have more ports
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
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Spec score 7.7
8 Ports, 1 Speed, 110W
+Eight ports for connecting multiple devices
+Gigabit speed on every port
+Two uplink ports for connecting to other switches
−Unmanaged, so no advanced configuration options
$213.18
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
LTPOE-SWC802G 8-Port Gigabit Cloud-Enabled PoE Switch with 110W Power Budget & 2 Uplink Ports$213.18as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Eight ports for connecting multiple devices
+Gigabit speed on every port
+Two uplink ports for connecting to other switches
Cons−Unmanaged, so no advanced configuration options
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
−110W poe budget: 17 of the 18 here have a higher poe budget
−8 ports: 29 of the 46 here have more ports
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Spec score 8.6
24 Ports, 130W
+24 ports with 12 PoE+ and 12 GbE ports
+Smart managed switch for configurable network settings
+Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connections
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Zyxel 24 Port Network Ethernet Switch | Smart Managed PoE+ | GS1900-24EP | 12x PoE+ with 130W Budget + 12x GbE Ports,
$219.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.6
Pros
+24 ports with 12 PoE+ and 12 GbE ports
+Smart managed switch for configurable network settings
+Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connections
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+24 ports: only 7 of 46 here have more ports
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
+Managed: only 22 of 49 here have one
−130W poe budget: 14 of the 18 here have a higher poe budget
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.5
24 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP
+24 Gigabit ports with PoE support
+Layer 2+ managed for configuration control
+SFP port for fiber or longer-distance uplinks
$227.71
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Grandstream GWN7803P | 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2+ Managed PoE Switch
$227.71as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.5
Pros
+24 Gigabit ports with PoE support
+Layer 2+ managed for configuration control
+SFP port for fiber or longer-distance uplinks
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+24 ports: only 7 of 46 here have more ports
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
+Managed: only 22 of 49 here have one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.4
20 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP, 250W
+20 ports for larger wired networks
+16 PoE+ ports for powering devices
+Two SFP slots for fiber or uplink connections
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
TP-Link Omada 20-Port Gigabit Easy Managed Switch, 16-Port PoE+, 250W PoE Budget, 2X Gigabit RJ45+2 x Gigabit SFP, Auto
$159.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Pros
+20 ports for larger wired networks
+16 PoE+ ports for powering devices
+Two SFP slots for fiber or uplink connections
+Managed switch for configuring network settings
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
+Managed: only 22 of 49 here have one
+20 ports: 23 of the 46 here have fewer ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.7
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
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 score7.7
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 21 Network Switches on this page+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
−123W poe budget: 15 of the 18 here have a higher poe budget
−8 ports: 29 of the 46 here have more ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.3
10 Ports, 120W
+Ten ports for connecting multiple outdoor devices
+Managed switch with cloud management support
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
CONETCH 10 Port Outdoor PoE Switch, Easy Cloud Managed,120W, IP65 | 8 PoE Ports (2X 60W PoE++ for PTZ) + 2 Gigabit
$179.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.3
Pros
+Ten ports for connecting multiple outdoor devices
+Managed switch with cloud management support
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this page+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
+Managed: only 22 of 49 here have one
−120W poe budget: 16 of the 18 here have a higher poe budget
−10 ports: 28 of the 46 here have more ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.7
8 Ports, 10 Speed, SFP+
+10 speed: the highest speed of the 45 here
+10G port: only 19 of 49 here have one
−8 ports: 29 of the 46 here have more ports
$184.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Ztyuav 8 Port Unmanaged 10Gbe Ethernet Switch with 6 x 10Gb RJ-45 Ports, 2 x 10Gb SFP+ Ports, Ports Speed
$184.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.7
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this pagePros
+10 speed: the highest speed of the 45 here
+10G port: only 19 of 49 here have one
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
Cons−8 ports: 29 of the 46 here have more ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.4
16 Ports, 1 Speed, 250W
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
+Managed: only 22 of 49 here have one
−16 ports: 25 of the 46 here have more ports
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Omada ES220GMP, 16 Port Gigabit Easy Managed PoE Switch | 250W Budget, PoE+ Compliant, Up to 250m Distance, Auto
$159.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.4
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this pagePros
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
+Managed: only 22 of 49 here have one
Cons−16 ports: 25 of the 46 here have more ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.3
28 Ports, 1 Speed, 360W
+28 ports: the most ports of the 46 here
+360W poe budget: only 3 of 18 here have a higher poe budget
$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this pagePros
+28 ports: the most ports of the 46 here
+360W poe budget: only 3 of 18 here have a higher poe budget
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.2
26 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP, 300W
+26 ports: only 6 of 46 here have more ports
+300W poe budget: 12 of the 18 here have a lower poe budget
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
MokerLink 26 Port Gigabit PoE Switch, 24 Gigabit PoE+ Ports, 2 Gigabit SFP Uplink, 300W IEEE802.3af/at, Fanless
$169.99as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.2
Compared with the 21 Network Switches on this pagePros
+26 ports: only 6 of 46 here have more ports
+300W poe budget: 12 of the 18 here have a lower poe budget
+PoE: only 21 of 49 here have one
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| network switch | Ports | Speed | SFP cages | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | SFP | 8.4 | $199.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details | |
| 24 | 1 | SFP | 8.5 | $199.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details | |
| 24 | 1 | 8.0 | $239.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details | ||
| 24 | 1 | SFP | 8.5 | $224.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details | |
| 16 | 2.5 | SFP+ | 8.4 | $224.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details | |
| 24 | 1 | SFP | 8.2 | $161.98 as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details | |
| 28 | 1 | SFP | 8.6 | $248.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details | |
| 28 | 1 | SFP | 8.6 | $194.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details | |
| 28 | 1 | 8.3 | $199.00 as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details | ||
| 24 | 1 | SFP | 8.2 | $159.89 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details |
















