2.5GbE Switch Prices: Compare Five-Port, Eight-Port and PoE Models

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2.5GbE Switch Prices: Compare Five-Port, Eight-Port and PoE Models

A 2.5GbE switch is a practical upgrade for modern desktops, Wi-Fi access points, mini PCs and NAS systems. It offers more than twice the usable throughput of gigabit Ethernet while often reusing existing cabling and lower-cost adapters.

Current 2.5GbE switch offers

Prices and availability can change. Confirm the final specification and price on Amazon before purchasing.

23Current offers
$37.99Lowest price
$93.49Median price
3 hours agoLast updated
ProductKey specificationPorts and featuresCurrent price
TP-Link TL-SG105-M2, 5 Port Multi-Gigabit Unmanaged Network Switch2.5GbE switch · TP-Link
Wi-Fi 6 · 5Gbps · Cat65 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged$37.99View on Amazon
TP-Link TL-SG105S-M2, 5 Port Multi-Gigabit 2.5G Unmanaged Ethernet Switch2.5GbE switch · TP-Link
Wi-Fi 6 · 5Gbps · Cat65 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged$39.99View on Amazon
UGREEN 2.5Gb Switch, 5-Port Ethernet Switch, 5 x 2.5Gb Uplink, Metal Case2.5GbE switch · UGREEN
Wi-Fi 6 · 5Gbps5 ports · 5 multi-gig$39.99View on Amazon
TP-Link TL-SG108S-M2, 8-Port Multi-Gigabit 2.5G Unmanaged Ethernet Switch2.5GbE switch · TP-Link
Wi-Fi 6 · 5Gbps · Cat68 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged$54.99View on Amazon
TRENDnet 5-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Gaming Switch, TEG-S350, Lifetime Protection2.5GbE switch · TRENDnet
5Gbps · Cat5e5 ports · 5 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45$54.99View on Amazon
NUBASA 8 Port 2.5Gb Switch, Pro-Level Unmanaged 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Switch2.5GbE switch · NUBASA
10Gbps · 33ft8 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 + SFP$55.99View on Amazon
D-Link 5-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Ethernet Switch for Office, Media or Gaming2.5GbE switch · D-Link
Wi-Fi 6 · 5Gbps · Cat65 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged$63.82View on Amazon
10 Port 2.5Gb Unmanaged Ethernet Switch with 8* 2.5G Base-T Ports, 2* 10G SFP+ Ports. GiGaPlus 2.5Gbps Network Switch for 2.5Gbps NAS/PC, WiFi6 Router, Wireless AP. Fanless Design, Plug and Play2.5GbE switch · GigaPlus
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps10 ports · 20 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 + SFP$64.99View on Amazon
8 Port 2.5G Gigabit PoE Switch, 8 Port POE + 1* 10G SFP, IEEE 802.3af/at PoE 135W, Compatible with 100/1000/2500Mbps, Support WiFi6 AP, NAS, PoE Camera NVR, Metal Fanless, Rack Mount2.5GbE switch · Real HD
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps8 ports · 2 multi-gig · PoE+ · SFP$65.99View on Amazon
Switch UBIQUITI USW-Flex-2.5G-5 UNIFI Switch Flex 2.5GB2.5GbE switch · Ubiquiti Networks
5Gbps1 multi-gig$69.85View on Amazon
TRENDnet 8-Port 2.5Gb Multi-Gigabit Unmanaged Gaming Switch,TEG-S3802.5GbE switch · TRENDnet
5Gbps · Cat5e8 ports · 8 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45$74.99View on Amazon
10 Port 2.5Gb Unmanaged PoE Switch with 8*2.5G Base-T PoE Ports, 2*10G SFP+ Uplink, 802.3af/at (PoE+), 80Gbps Switching Capacity, GigaPlus 2.5G PoE Switch for 2.5Gb NAS/PC, WiFi6 Router, Wireless AP2.5GbE switch · GigaPlus
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps10 ports · 10 multi-gig · Unmanaged · PoE+ · RJ45 + SFP$93.49View on Amazon
Omada ES210X-M2, 8 Port 2.5G Easy Managed Switch2.5GbE switch · TP-Link
5Gbps8 ports · 2 multi-gig · Managed$107.05View on Amazon
NETGEAR 8-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Network Switch (MS308)2.5GbE switch · NETGEAR
5Gbps · Cat68 ports · 8 multi-gig · Unmanaged$109.99View on Amazon
QNAP QSW-1108-8T-R2-US 8-Port 2.5GbE Unmanaged Switch2.5GbE switch · QNAP
5Gbps · Cat5e8 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged$119.00View on Amazon
GL.iNet GL-MT3600BE Beryl 7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router2.5GbE switch · GL.iNet
Wi-Fi 7 · Dual-band · 5Gbps1 multi-gig$129.99View on Amazon
Cudy BE11000 2.5G Wi-Fi 7 Whole Home Mesh System, 1200 sq.ft, M11000 1-Pack2.5GbE switch · Cudy
Wi-Fi 7 · BE11000 · Tri-band · 5Gbps4 multi-gig · RJ45 · 2-pack$149.99View on Amazon
8 Port 2.5Gb PoE (130W) + 2 Port 10Gb RJ45 Network Switch Unmanaged, NICGIGA 10 Port 2.5G IEEE802.3af/at Power Over Ethernet Switch, Support WiFi6 AP, NAS, 4K PoE Camera NVR.2.5GbE switch · NICGIGA
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps8 ports · 10 multi-gig · Unmanaged · PoE · RJ45$159.99View on Amazon
GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router Touchscreen 2.5G2.5GbE switch · GL.iNet
Wi-Fi 7 · BE3600 · Dual-band · 5Gbps1 multi-gig$169.99View on Amazon
TRENDnet 10-Port Multi-Gig Web Smart Switch, TEG-3102WS2.5GbE switch · TRENDnet
10Gbps · Cat5e10 ports · 10 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 + SFP$179.99View on Amazon
TP-Link Omada SG3210X-M2 8-Port 2.5G L2+ Managed Switch | 8X 2.5G Ports | 2X 10G SFP+ Slots | Centralized Cloud Management | L2/L3/L4 QoS and IGMP snooping2.5GbE switch · TP-Link
10Gbps8 ports · 10 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 + SFP$229.99View on Amazon
Cudy BE11000 2.5G Wi-Fi 7 Whole Home Mesh System, 2700 sq.ft, M11000 2-Pack2.5GbE switch · Cudy
Wi-Fi 7 · BE11000 · Tri-band · 5Gbps4 multi-gig · RJ45 · 2-pack$299.99View on Amazon
GL.iNet GL-E5800 NA MUDI 7 5G Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router with eSIM2.5GbE switch · GL.iNet
Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band · 10Gbps1 multi-gig$356.99View on Amazon

23 offers shown

Choose ports around the whole network

Count the router, NAS, server, access points and wired rooms before selecting a switch. An eight-port model often leaves more useful expansion room than a five-port model.

An SFP+ uplink can preserve an upgrade path

Some 2.5GbE switches include one or two 10Gbps SFP+ uplinks. This can connect a faster NAS, aggregation switch or another room without replacing every client port.

PoE changes the power budget

A PoE switch can power access points and cameras through Ethernet. The port standard and total wattage budget must be checked, not just the presence of a PoE label.

Frequently asked questions

Will 2.5GbE work with gigabit devices?

Yes. Multi-gig Ethernet ports normally negotiate down to the fastest speed supported by both ends.

Do I need Cat6 for 2.5GbE?

Cat6 is a sensible choice for new runs, but many good Cat5e installations can support 2.5GbE.

Is an unmanaged switch enough for a NAS?

Yes for simple connectivity. Managed features are useful for VLANs, link aggregation, traffic controls or diagnostics.

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