Affordable 10G Switch That Just Works – NICGIGA 8-Port Review

This NICGIGA 8-Port 10G Ethernet Switch is exactly what I needed to bring 10Gbps connectivity to my home lab and NAS setup without dropping enterprise-level cash. All 8 ports are 10G Base-T, which is hard to find at this price point—and yes, it truly delivers full 10G speeds when paired with the right NICs and cabling.

It’s plug and play—no configuration needed—and I had it up and running in minutes. Been using it with a Wi-Fi 7 router, two 10G NAS boxes, and a desktop with a 10G NIC, and everything’s been rock solid. It’s fanless too, so it runs quiet and cool, which matters in a desktop or small rack space.

If you’re building out a high-speed network, this is a solid pick. I’m an Amazon affiliate, so if you want to support the work I do, here’s my link: https://amzn.to/43cA2yU. It won’t cost you extra, but it helps me out.