So, 3 weeks ago, I asked you guys if different gigabit switches would perform differently based on their spec or manufacturer. Consensus was, it doesn't and all will perform the same!
Being locked down with COVID, I went about testing that (too much time on my hand I guess)... so bought FOUR popular 5-port switches and tested them the following ways:
Takeaways:
Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Totusoft | LAN Speed Test
iPerf Chart
Being locked down with COVID, I went about testing that (too much time on my hand I guess)... so bought FOUR popular 5-port switches and tested them the following ways:
- Use LAN Test app to test Write/Read between two devices
- Connected both my PC and Laptop with ethernet cable to the switches
- Connected the router for internet access
- Connected my audio streamer
Takeaways:
- They all performed great in easy scenarios, not much difference at all
- TP-Link has a massive drop off when you play videos at the same time! It's the only managed switch here, I tried changing QoS settings to see if it made a difference but it didn't'
- Not sure why TP-link which on paper has the best specs (more memory, more jumbo frames, managed, many more features), would perform so poorly. My suspicion is the QoS is messing things up, or their algorithm for switching isn't as good
- Netgear GS105, which is the old tested and true switch, with mediocre specs (even compared to its own cousin GS305), seemed to do best... BUT the top three performed so close, any would do
- My winner is GS105, as it was flawless everywhere, plus it has lifetime warrant (TP-link too but it didn't do as well) but costs $10 more
Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Totusoft | LAN Speed Test
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iPerf Chart
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