10 Best 16 Port Gigabit Switches 2021

Reviewed by Gareth Otwell | Last Updated: Feb 13, 2020

TP-Link 16 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch – ⭐ Best Overall 16 Port Gigabit Switch

TL-SG116 by 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

GS316-100NAS by NETGEAR

ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION: 16 Gigabit ports
PLUG AND PLAY: Simple set up with no software to install or configuration needed
VERSATILE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Supports desktop or wall mount placement
SILENT OPERATION: The fanless design means zero added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for noise sensitive environments
PEACE OF MIND WARRANTY – Covered by an industry leading 3 year limited hardware warranty
ENERGY EFFICIENT: Designed to optimize power usage lowering its cost to operate; Most models are compliant with IEEE802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet mode
BUILT TO LAST: Every NETGEAR Network switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance

TL-SG1024S by 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

TL-SG116E by TP-LINK

DGS-1016S by D-Link

GS316P-100NAS by NETGEAR

ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION: 16 Gigabit ports
POWER-OVER-ETHERNET: 16 PoE+ ports with 115W total power budget to power wireless AP, IP Cameras, IP Phones and much more
PLUG-AND-PLAY: Simple set up with no software to install or configuration needed
VERSATILE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Supports desktop or wall placement, and includes all the necessary mounting hardware in the box
PoE POWER AUTO-BALANCE AND ALLOCATION - NETGEAR’s unique PoE technology automatically balances the PoE power at the most granular level on each port, depending on the device needs
SILENT OPERATION: The fanless design means zero added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments
ENERGY EFFICIENT: Designed to optimize power usage lowering its cost to operate. Compliant with IEEE802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet mode
BUILT TO LAST: Every NETGEAR Network switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance

TEG-S16DG by TRENDnet

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

LGS116 by Linksys

JGS516NA by NETGEAR

ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION: 16 Gigabit ports
PLUG-AND-PLAY: Simple set up with no software to install or configuration needed
VERSATILE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Supports desktop or rackmount placement, and includes all the necessary mounting hardware in the box
SILENT OPERATION: The fanless design means zero added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments
PROSAFE LIFETIME PROTECTION: Covered by an industry-best Lifetime Limited Hardware Warranty, Next Business Day Replacement and 24/7 chat with a NETGEAR expert
ENERGY EFFICIENT: Designed to optimize power usage lowering its cost to operate. Most models are compliant with IEEE802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet mode.
BUILT TO LAST: Every NETGEAR Network switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance.

SE3016 by Linksys

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