While testing many switches using our new high-end test machines, we found what might be the best 10GbE switch of 2026. It is managed. It has 12-ports split between 10Gbase-T and SFP+. Unlike others, it performed relatively well while being quiet. Oh, and it is $229.

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Where to Find The Unit We Purchased
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- Sodola 12-port 10GbE Switch (Amazon Affiliate): https://amzn.to/4bCVDGu
- Sodola 6-port 10G (Amazon Affiliate): https://amzn.to/4tjfKQr
- TRENDnet 10-port 10G (Amazon Affiliate): https://amzn.to/4jR8TcO
- QNAP QSW-L3208-2C6T (Amazon Affiliate): https://amzn.to/4qm5s06

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Other STH Content Mentioned in this Video
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- Ultimate Cheap 10G Switch Buyer's Guide: https://www.servethehome.com/the-ultimate-cheap-10gbe-switch-buyers-guide-netgear-ubiquiti-qnap-mikrotik-qct/

- MikroTik CRS304: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zooc6soHJU
- Ubiquiti USW-Flex-XG: https://www.servethehome.com/ubiquiti-flex-10-gbe-usw-flex-xg-review-the-low-cost-ubiquiti-10gbase-t-switch-marvell-10gbe/
- TRENDnet 8x 10G: https://www.servethehome.com/trendnet-tl2-f7080-review-a-cheap-8-port-10g-web-managed-switch/
- QNAP 8-port 10G: https://www.servethehome.com/qnap-qsw-l3208-2c6t-review-a-versatile-8-port-10gbe-combo-switch/


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Timestamps
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00:00 Introduction
01:46 External Hardware Overview
03:48 Internal Hardware Overview
05:33 Management
06:33 Power Consumption and Noise
09:48 Performance using Keysight XGS2, NOVUS cards, and IxNetwork
14:10 64B Line Rate Performance
15:10 1518B Line Rate Performance
15:34 IMIX Performance
15:58 Theoretical v. Actual Throughput
16:11 Key Lessons Learned

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The Sedola SLSWTG W2C48NS is a budget 10GbE switch offering 12 ports (8 SFP+ and 4 10GBASE-T) for around $200-230. Performance testing using professional EX network hardware and RFC 2544 methodology shows the Realtek RTL9313-based switch handles full line-rate traffic without packet loss, even during extended 20-hour tests. While it includes a fan that produces 37-38 dBA with a pulsating noise pattern and basic web management, it delivers exceptional value by combining the functionality of separate 4-port 10GBASE-T and 8-port SFP+ switches at a fraction of the combined cost. Power consumption sits at 13W idle, jumping to 14.6W with active 10GBASE-T ports.

This is the BEST Cheap 10GbE Switch in 2026