Top 10 Managed Network Switches in 2027
The Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE is the best managed switch, a Layer 3 model with 8 2.5 GbE PoE++ ports and 400W of PoE++ for $799.00. The MikroTik CRS326-24S+2Q+RM ($599.00) is #2 with 24 SFP+ 10G and 2 QSFP+ 40G ports.
At a glance
| # | Pick | List price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE | $799.00 at the UniFi Store | A multi-gig PoE++ access switch for Wi-Fi 7 access points |
| 2 | MikroTik CRS326-24S+2Q+RM | $599.00 suggested price | A 10G and 40G aggregation core |
| 3 | TP-Link Omada SG2428P | Not published | A 24-port PoE+ switch with cloud management |
| 4 | Netgear GS324TPv2 | $269.99 at Netgear | A smart-managed 24-port PoE+ switch for small offices |
| 5 | TRENDnet TPE-1620WS | Not published | A 16-port PoE+ web-smart switch with a lifetime warranty |
| 6 | QNAP QSW-M408-4C | Not published | Adding 10GbE to a small NAS or workstation setup |
| 7 | Netgear GS308EP | $79.99 at Netgear | A small PoE+ feeder for cameras and access points |
| 8 | Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE | $109.00 at the UniFi Store | A quiet 8-port PoE switch for a UniFi network |
| 9 | MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN | $149.00 suggested price | A silent 10G desktop switch |
| 10 | TP-Link TL-SG108E | Not published | Basic VLANs and QoS on a small network |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE
The UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE is a 24-port Layer 3 switch with 8 2.5 GbE PoE++ ports, 400W of PoE++ output and 10G uplink connectivity, at $799.00 in the UniFi Store.
MikroTik CRS326-24S+2Q+RM
The MikroTik CRS326-24S+2Q+RM has 24 SFP+ 10G ports and 2 QSFP+ 40G ports with 320 Gbps of non-blocking throughput, at a suggested $599.00. It runs RouterOS or SwOS.
TP-Link Omada SG2428P
The TP-Link Omada SG2428P has 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 4 Gigabit SFP slots and a 250 W PoE budget, with cloud or standalone management and static routing.
Netgear GS324TPv2
The Netgear GS324TPv2 is a smart-managed switch with 26 ports, 24 of them PoE+, and a 190W budget, at $269.99.
TRENDnet TPE-1620WS
The TRENDnet TPE-1620WS has 16 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 4 shared RJ-45/SFP ports, a 185W budget and 40Gbps of switching capacity.
QNAP QSW-M408-4C
The QNAP QSW-M408-4C is a web-managed switch with 4 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo ports and 8 GbE ports, with 48Gbps of non-blocking throughput.
Netgear GS308EP
The Netgear GS308EP has 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports with a 62W budget, Easy Smart Managed features and a fanless design, at $79.99.
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE
The UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE is an 8-port Layer 2 PoE switch with a 52W budget on its external 60W adapter, fanless, at $109.00.
MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN
The MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN has 4 SFP+ 10G ports and 1 Gigabit Ethernet port in a passively cooled case, at a suggested $149.00.
TP-Link TL-SG108E
The TP-Link TL-SG108E has 8 Gigabit RJ45 ports, Easy Smart management with up to 32 VLANs, 16 Gbps of switching capacity and a fanless design.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best managed network switch?
The Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE: a Layer 3 switch with 8 2.5 GbE PoE++ ports and 400W of PoE++ output, at $799.00.
Which managed switch has the most 10G ports?
The MikroTik CRS326-24S+2Q+RM, with 24 SFP+ 10G ports and 2 QSFP+ 40G ports, at a suggested $599.00.
Which managed switch on this list is cheapest?
The Netgear GS308EP, at $79.99, with 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports and 62W of PoE.
How much PoE does the TP-Link Omada SG2428P provide?
A 250 W total PoE budget, up to 30 W per port, across 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports.
List price (published) at a glance
Official sites
- Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE · store.ui.com
- MikroTik CRS326-24S+2Q+RM · mikrotik.com
- TP-Link Omada SG2428P · tp-link.com
- Netgear GS324TPv2 · netgear.com
- TRENDnet TPE-1620WS · trendnet.com
- QNAP QSW-M408-4C · qnap.com
- Netgear GS308EP · netgear.com
- Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 8 PoE · store.ui.com
- MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN · mikrotik.com
- TP-Link TL-SG108E · tp-link.com
Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.