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MikroTik CRS112-8P-4S-IN (8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch) vs MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM (24-Port Gigabit PoE Switch)
Scored Dimensions
4.5
Value for Money
9.5
5.0
Reliability & Endurance
7.0
3.0
Stability
9.0
6.0
Ease of Assembly
4.5
4.0
Connectivity & Ports
9.8
MikroTik CRS112-8P-4S-IN (8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch)
The Good
- Offers strong value for hardware quality, especially for experienced MikroTik users.
- Supports both 24VDC and 48VDC PoE devices with the right power supply.
- Provides extensive configuration options through RouterOS for network engineers.
- Fanless design for silent operation.
The Bad
- Requires a separate, costly 48VDC power supply for proper PoE functionality.
- Performance severely degrades when using advanced features like VLANs.
- Not a plug-and-play device, demanding a steep learning curve for RouterOS newcomers.
- SFP ports can be quirky and may require manual configuration.
MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM (24-Port Gigabit PoE Switch)
The Good
- Exceptional value for money, offering enterprise-grade features at a competitive price.
- Robust connectivity with 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, versatile PoE, and four 10Gbps SFP+ uplinks.
- Solid stability and performance, with many users reporting reliable operation over extended periods.
- Comprehensive feature set including advanced routing, VLANs, LACP, and CAPsMAN for experienced users.
The Bad
- Initial setup presents a steep learning curve, requiring advanced networking knowledge.
- Concerns about quality control, with reports of loose internal screws on arrival.
- Some users experienced fan cycling issues or found the default fans noisy.
- Security hardening is essential and not straightforward, requiring manual firewall rule configuration.
- A few reports of units failing prematurely after a few months of use.
The MikroTik CRS112-8P-4S-IN (8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch) Verdict
While offering advanced configurability for MikroTik veterans, this switch is not recommended for users needing reliable PoE without extra cost or those expecting full performance with managed features like VLANs.
Read the full MikroTik CRS112-8P-4S-IN (8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch) consensus →The MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM (24-Port Gigabit PoE Switch) Verdict
For experienced network administrators or prosumers seeking powerful, feature-rich switching and routing capabilities at an outstanding price, this device is a strong contender, provided they are prepared for a challenging initial configuration.
Read the full MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM (24-Port Gigabit PoE Switch) consensus →
The Bottom Line
Our pick: MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM (24-Port Gigabit PoE Switch) · 8.0/10
Owners rate the MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM (24-Port Gigabit PoE Switch) meaningfully higher — 8.0/10 against 4.5/10 for the MikroTik CRS112-8P-4S-IN (8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch). It wins where it counts: Stability and Connectivity & Ports.
MikroTik CRS112-8P-4S-IN (8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch)
$194.80
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MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM (24-Port Gigabit PoE Switch)
$474.19
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