Tenda SE108 Management
This is an unmanaged switch, so we do not get a management interface.
Tenda SE108 Performance
These units were purchased and tested just as we were getting our new test suite online, but we were using the older iperf3 test suite that aligns with dozens of cheap fanless switch reviews we have done previously.
The performance aligned with the BrosTrend S3 so it is exactly what we would expect.
Tenda SE108 Power Consumption and Noise
The switch itself was silent as we would expect with a fanless switch. On the power side, we get a 12V 1A power adapter.
The switch used 1W at idle.
The switch used 2.0W with a 2.5GbE link connected.
Again, these are small figures, but the BrosTrend was 1.3W idle and 1.6W with a single port lit up. It might just be a power supply variance and these are small figures. The switch, however, is also silent since there are no internal fans.
Final Words
Overall, the Tenda SE108 is almost identical to the BrosTrend S3. To be frank, these feel like cheap plastic switches. That is exactly what they are. Still, using the new MaxLinear 2.5GbE chipset means we get lower power consumption and solid performance, so that is good.
While we do not love the construction of this switch, it is hard to argue that it worked reasonably well. To us, we might purchase the Tenda over the BrosTrend if it was cheaper on that day.
Where to Buy
Here is an Amazon Affiliate link to the Tenda SE108, and another Affiliate link to the BrosTrend S3.
