10 Best 16 Port Gigabit Switch of December 2025

• 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Simple plug-and-play setup with no software to install or configuration needed
• Supports desktop or wall mount placement
• Industry-leading 3-year limited hardware warranty
• Energy efficient design compliant with IEEE802.3az
• Silent operation ideal for noise sensitive environment

NETGEAR

• 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 16 PoE+ ports with 76W total power budget, and expandable to 183W (with separately purchased power supply module)
• Simple plug-and-play setup with no software to install or configuration needed
• Supports desktop, wall or rackmount placement, and includes all the necessary mounting hardware in the box
• Lifetime Limited Hardware Warranty, Next Business Day Replacement, and 24/7 chat with a NETGEAR expert
• Energy efficient design compliant with IEEE802.3az
• Silent operation ideal for noise sensitive environment

NETGEAR

• Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x flow control and half-duplex backpressure with intelligent port-based congestion detection and broadcast rate control
• All ports support auto MDI/MDI-X cable detection
• Non head-of-line blocking architecture
• Power Save: Advanced power saving mode detects unused ports
• QoS: Prioritize video and audio applications for better streaming (IEEE 802.1p
• Auto-Sensing Ports: Adjust to maximize data flow rates of 10/100/1000 Mbps
• 16 Gigabit Ports
• 10x faster connections than standard 10/100 Ethernet

Linksys

• ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION: 16 Gigabit RJ 45 ports provide high speed network connections to devices and a 32 Gbps switching capacity allows data traffic to flow smoothly, reducing traffic bottlenecks.
• DESKTOP DESIGN: Compact and sturdy metal Ethernet desktop gigabit switch housing design is well suited for desktop installations. Its fanless design is perfect for quiet environments that require silent operation.
• ENERGY SAVINGS: Embedded GREENnet technology provides cost savings and reduces power consumption by up to 70 percent, by limiting port power consumption during periods of low link utilization.
• MOUNTING OPTIONS: Optional Rack Mount (sold separately) Rack mountable with ETH 11MK rack mount brackets.
• PLUG AND PLAY: Simply power up the switch and plug in connected devices. No software to install or configuration needed.
• LOW NOISE OPERATION: Fanless design lowers energy consumption and eliminates operating noise
• TRENDnet LIFETIME PROTECTION: Lifetime TRENDnet Manufacturer Warranty

TRENDnet

• 16 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Ports
• Plug and play, with No configuration required
• Durable metal casing of superior quality and Professional appearance
• Intelligent management via a web user interface and downloadable Utility
• Green technology reduces power consumption

TP-Link

• 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Simple plug-and-play setup with no software to install or configuration needed
• Supports desktop or rackmount placement with the necessary mounting hardware in the box
• Lifetime Limited Hardware Warranty, Next Business Day Replacement, and 24/7 chat with a NETGEAR expert
• Energy efficient design compliant with IEEE8023az
• Silent operation ideal for noise sensitive environment

NETGEAR

• 16-Gigabit ports provide instant large file transfers
• 32Gbps Switching Capacity
• Supports IEEE 802.3x flow control for Full Duplex mode and backpressure for Half Duplex mode
• Non-blocking switching architecture forwards and filters packets at full wire-speed for maximum throughput
• Auto MDI/MDIX eliminates the need for crossover cables
• Plug and Play design simplifies installation
• LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY and 24/7 Tech Support
• 16 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports; Standard 19-inch rack-mountable steel case
• Innovative energy-efficient technology saves power up to 40%
• Supports MAC address self-learning and auto MDI/MDIX
• All ports support Full/half duplex transfer mode for 10Mbps/100Mbps and Full duplex transfer mode for 1000Mbps
• Standards and Protocols: IEEE802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP Ports: 16x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation RJ45 ports (Auto MDI/MDIX)
• Basic Function: Wire-speed Performance MAC Address Auto-Learning and Auto-aging IEEE802.3x flow control for Full-Duplex Mode and backpressure for Half-Duplex Mode
• Backbound Bandwidth: 32Gbps MAC Address Table: 8k
• Forwarding Rate: 10BASE-T: 14880pps/port 100BASE-TX: 148800pps/port 1000BASE-T: 1488000pps/port
• Transmission Method: Store-and-Forward Network Media: 10Base-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m) EIA/TIA-568 100? STP (maximum 100m)
• 100Base-Tx: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m) EIA/TIA-568 100? STP (maximum 100m) 1000Base-T: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m)
• LED Indicator: Power, Link/Act Safety & Emission: FCC, CE Power: 100~240VAC, 50/60Hz

TP-Link

• 【One Switch Made to Expand Network】24× 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Ports supporting Auto Negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX
• 【Gigabit that Saves Energy】Latest innovative energy-efficient technology greatly expands your network capacity with much less power consumption and helps save money
• 【Reliable and Quiet】IEEE 802. 3X flow control provides reliable data transfer and Fanless design ensures quiet operation
• 【Plug and Play】Easy setup with no software installation or configuration needed
• 【Limited Lifetime】Industry leading lifetime and free 24/7 technical support

TP-Link

• 【One Switch Made to Expand Network】16× 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Ports supporting Auto Negotiation and Auto MDI/MDIX
• 【Gigabit that Saves Energy】Latest innovative energy-efficient technology greatly expands your network capacity with much less power consumption and helps save money
• 【Reliable and Quiet】IEEE 802.3X flow control provides reliable data transfer and Fanless design ensures quiet operation
• 【Plug and Play】Easy setup with no software installation or configuration needed
• 【Advanced Software Features】Prioritize your traffic and guarantee high quality of video or voice data transmission with Port-based 802.1p/DSCP QoS and IGMP Snooping

TP-Link

• 【Power Over Ethernet】8× PoE(802.3at/af) ports providing up to 30W per port, total PoE budget 110W
• 【Easy Smart Management】Simple setup and monitor your network with easy-to-use web-based management interface and smart configuration utility
• 【Network Segmentation】Abundant VLAN features improve network security via traffic segmentation
• 【Advanced Software Features】Prioritize your traffic and guarantee high quality of video or voice data transmission with Port-based 802.1p/DSCP QoS, IGMP Snooping, rate limiting and traffic monitoring
• 【Plug and Play】Easy setup with no software installation or configuration needed
• 【Limited Lifetime Warranty】Industry leading lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support

TP-Link