Written 22 Aug 2026. Specs from the maker pages linked below. Prices from those stores. I haven't used these.
Two quiet five-port faster boxes; pick by today's price: TL-SG105S-M2 vs TEG-S350
Two quiet five-port faster boxes. Specs are twins. Pick by today's price, not by brand.
Two quiet five-port faster boxes. Specs are twins. Pick by today's price. Both: 25 Gbps fabric, 4K MAC, 12 KB jumbo, Cat5e 2.5G, fanless, no PoE. TP-Link wins street and Amazon volume (max 5.81 W). TRENDnet wins lifetime + NDAA/TAA (TEG-S350 max 9.5 W, 12 V / 1 A). Solo 5-port note: TL-SG105S-M2. Port-count decision: 8-port vs 5-port.
What to buy
| Box | What it is | Street, 22 Aug 2026 | Buy if |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link TL-SG105S-M2 | 5× 2.5G, unmanaged, fanless, 25 Gbps, 5.81 W max | MSRP $59.99. Sale street $35–39. | The 5-port default. Volume and street. |
| TRENDnet TEG-S350 V2 | Same ports, unmanaged, fanless, 9.5 W max, 12 V / 1 A, lifetime / NDAA/TAA | Maker $65.99. Amazon $48.99 (B08XWK4HNT). B&H $59.99. | Warranty paper matters more than $10–25. |
Skip
Skip 5-port leftovers with one 2.5G uplink and four 1G ports. Skip Netgear MS305 at $99.99 next to either of these. Skip SODOLA / HASIVO toys. If you counted six endpoints, stop shopping 5-port and go to the 8-port roundup.
Sources
Amazon TL-SG105S-M2. Amazon TEG-S350. TRENDnet TEG-S350 V2 store. Street ranges move. Check the live price before you click.