Which switch delivers more port speed and switching throughput?

The TL-SG105PP-M2 provides five 2.5G RJ45 ports (4 PoE++, 1 uplink) with a stated switching capacity of 19 Gbps and a forwarding rate spec that includes values up to 119.0 Mpps across its variant SKU range. The ES205GP provides five 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports with a switching capacity of 10 Gbps and a packet forwarding rate of 7.4 Mpps. In raw throughput terms the TL-SG105PP-M2 nearly doubles the switching capacity of the ES205GP (19 Gbps vs. 10 Gbps), and each data port runs at 2.5× the maximum line rate of an ES205GP port. For deployments feeding 2.5G-capable cameras, Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, or NVRs with multi-gig uplinks, this gap is material.

Which switch supplies more PoE power and to which PoE standards?

Both switches carry a 65W total PoE budget across their four powered ports, so aggregate PoE capacity is identical. The key difference is the per-port ceiling and the PoE standard. The ES205GP supports 802.3af/at (PoE+) with a maximum of 30W per port. The TL-SG105PP-M2 supports 802.3af/at/bt (PoE++), which allows up to 90W per port under the 802.3bt standard, though the 65W shared budget limits simultaneous high-draw scenarios. If any single powered device requires more than 30W — such as a PTZ camera with a heater, a high-power Wi-Fi 6E AP, or a video doorstation with an integrated panel — only the TL-SG105PP-M2 can satisfy that device class. For standard PoE+ cameras and APs drawing under 30W, both switches are electrically equivalent in terms of per-port delivery within the shared 65W envelope.

The ES205GP input supply is specified at 53.5 VDC / 1.31A via an external adapter. The TL-SG105PP-M2 accepts 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (universal mains), with a maximum system power consumption stated at 123W.

Which switch offers management, monitoring, and platform integration?

The ES205GP is explicitly specified as a Managed switch with Omada SDN support, including DHCP Client capability. Omada SDN enables centralized controller-based management, VLAN configuration, port isolation, traffic monitoring, and integration with other Omada-compatible network devices. This is directly relevant for multi-site or enterprise-edge deployments where VLANs are used to segment camera traffic from corporate LAN, or where a single pane of glass across switches and access points is required.

The TL-SG105PP-M2 is specified as Unmanaged, with operating modes limited to auto-negotiation and PoE Auto Recovery (the ability to automatically power-cycle a hung PoE device). There is no VLAN, QoS, port mirroring, SNMP, or controller integration available. For an installer who needs plug-and-play simplicity with no ongoing management overhead, this is an advantage; for anyone requiring network segmentation or centralized monitoring, it is a hard limitation.

Which should you choose: the ES205GP or the SG105PP-M2?

Our take: The ES205GP is the stronger choice when network management, VLAN segmentation, or Omada SDN integration is required. The TL-SG105PP-M2 is the stronger choice when port speed or per-port PoE headroom above 30W is the priority. Concretely: the TL-SG105PP-M2 runs 2.5G ports vs. the ES205GP's 1G ports (2.5× line rate), supports PoE++ (802.3bt) vs. PoE+ (802.3at) enabling devices above 30W per port, and carries a 19 Gbps switching fabric vs. 10 Gbps. However, the ES205GP is fully managed with Omada SDN, while the TL-SG105PP-M2 is entirely unmanaged. Both share an identical 65W PoE budget. Choose the ES205GP for managed SMB or enterprise-edge camera/AP deployments requiring VLANs and centralized control. Choose the TL-SG105PP-M2 for unmanaged, plug-and-play installations where 2.5G device connectivity or PoE++ power delivery is the driving requirement.

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Related Resources

• TP-Link ES205GP product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• TP-Link SG105PP-M2 product page — full specs and to add to a quote