Network Switches under $500

2 network switches under $500 from NETGEAR and Ubiquiti Networks. Prices run $443 to $489.

NETGEARSpec score 8.0

26 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP

+Managed switch for configurable network control

+26 total ports for connecting many devices

+SFP port for fiber or other uplink connections

−No PoE ports for powering devices

$443.10

as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details

NETGEARSpec score 8.7

26 Ports, 1 Speed, SFP, 380W

+Managed switch for configurable network control

+24 PoE+ Gigabit ports for powering many devices

+SFP port for fiber or other uplink connections

$489.99

as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

network switch	Ports	Speed	SFP cages	Spec score	Price
	26	1	SFP	8.0	$443.10 as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
	26	1	SFP	8.7	$489.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details

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