Help deciding on a 7/8 port switch

[MrMitty]

I need a switch so I can provide ethernet to my TV and 2 other computers (for now). I expect to add about 2 to 3 more devices. All of these are highly rated. The TP-Link is the cheapest. I don't know anything about networking but I do know that I don't need a managed switch. Is any one better than the others in terms of quality and reliability? Or just go with the cheapest? 

 

Netgear GS108

TP-Link TL-SG108

Linksys SE3008

[TukangUsapEmenq]

25 minutes ago, MrMitty said:

Is any one better than the others in terms of quality and reliability? Or just go with the cheapest? 

For such purpose, all of those would be enough I think. Both Netgear and Linksys are good of what I heard (never tried those though), but I have few TP-Link devices for years and they don't disappoint me yet fortunately despite they're cheap.

[Biohazard777]

1 hour ago, MrMitty said:

I need a switch so I can provide ethernet to my TV and 2 other computers (for now). I expect to add about 2 to 3 more devices. All of these are highly rated. The TP-Link is the cheapest. I don't know anything about networking but I do know that I don't need a managed switch. Is any one better than the others in terms of quality and reliability? Or just go with the cheapest? 

 

Netgear GS108

TP-Link TL-SG108

Linksys SE3008

They are all fine and will get the job done, though I personally would go for the 4th option (one that isn't listed here) .
30$ TL-SG108E
https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Unmanaged-Shielded-Replacement-TL-SG108E/dp/B00K4DS5KU/
It is still an unmanaged switch but does have some useful features usually found on managed ones, like basic monitoring, VLANs, QoS, link speed setting (10 / 100 / 1000), bandwidth control, etc. via a web interface.
It is easy to setup, just plug and play, but if you want the extra features they are there for you to fiddle with later on.

[Allan B]

My suggestion is to avoid switches with plastic chassis.  I can't tell from the image if the linksys is metal or plastic, the others appear to be metal.   Metal ones "in theory" will last longer as the components are kept cooler.  I had very bad luck with plastic ones in the past, we purchased around 30 for conference rooms and had at least 5 die in the first year.

 I don't recall the brand, they were white 8 port gigabit switches (avoid plastic!).

 

 

 

 

[Needfuldoer]

Small unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches are commodity items; they're all more or less the same. Pick whichever one's on sale and has enough ports for your needs.

 

Netgear, Linksys, and TP-Link are all good brands. Personally, I've been using Netgear switches for years.

[MrMitty]

I ended up going with Netgear since it is made of metal, the company seems reputable and 85% of people gave it a 5-star review. And of course because of the feedback here.