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MikroTik CRS112-8P-4S-IN (8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch) vs MikroTik CSS318-16G-2S+in (16-Port Gigabit, 2 SFP+)
Scored Dimensions
4.5
Value for Money
9.5
5.0
Reliability & Endurance
9.0
3.0
Stability
9.5
6.0
Ease of Assembly
8.0
4.0
Connectivity & Ports
8.0
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 CSS318-16G-2S+in (16-Port Gigabit, 2 SFP+)
The Good
- Offers exceptional value for its feature set
- Delivers reliable and stable performance over time
- Easy to install and manage for basic L2 functions
- Compact design with versatile 10-inch and 19-inch rack mounting options
The Bad
- Lacks Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities
- SwOS operating system has fewer features compared to RouterOS
- Power connector placement can be problematic in shallow rack environments
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 CSS318-16G-2S+in (16-Port Gigabit, 2 SFP+) Verdict
An excellent choice for home or small office environments needing a cost-effective, managed gigabit switch with 10 Gigabit SFP+ connectivity, provided PoE is not a requirement.
Read the full MikroTik CSS318-16G-2S+in (16-Port Gigabit, 2 SFP+) consensus →
The Bottom Line
Our pick: MikroTik CSS318-16G-2S+in (16-Port Gigabit, 2 SFP+) · 8.8/10
Owners rate the MikroTik CSS318-16G-2S+in (16-Port Gigabit, 2 SFP+) meaningfully higher — 8.8/10 against 4.5/10 for the MikroTik CRS112-8P-4S-IN (8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch). It wins where it counts: Stability and Value for Money.
MikroTik CRS112-8P-4S-IN (8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch)
$194.80
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MikroTik CSS318-16G-2S+in (16-Port Gigabit, 2 SFP+)
$148.00
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