D-LinkTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £534.77
D-Link 18-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit PoE++ Smart Managed Switch with 2 x 10G SFP+ Ports
D-Link 18-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit PoE++ Smart Managed Switch with 2 x 10G SFP+ Ports, Managed, L2+, 2.5G Ethernet (100/1000/2500), Power over Ethernet (PoE), Rack mounting
5.3/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £534.77
Price-Tier Avg: 5.6/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsSwitching Fabric Bandwidth120GB
Hardware Spec Score
5.0/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.0/10(Average)
MAC Table Capacity16000
Hardware Spec Score
5.6/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.6/10(Average)
How We Calculate This Score
Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.
Score Deciding Factors3 Key drivers
•High-End Price Bracket£534
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
!Modest Switching Fabric Bandwidth120GB
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.0/10
!Modest MAC Table Capacity16000.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.6/10
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