D-LinkTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 24 September 2026Evaluated at £277.22
D-Link 12-Port Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed PoE+ Switch including 8 x 2.5G PoE+ Ports
D-Link 12-Port Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed PoE+ Switch including 8 x 2.5G PoE+ Ports, Managed, L2/L3, 2.5G Ethernet (100/1000/2500), Power over Ethernet (PoE), Rack mounting
5.1/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £277.22
Price-Tier Avg: 5.8/10
Rated on 24 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsMax Transfer Rate0.9765625
Hardware Spec Score
4.2/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.2/10(Below Average)
Ethernet Speed0.9765625
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Refresh Rate50Hz
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Power Consumption289.74W
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Weight3240g
Hardware Spec Score
7.0/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.0/10(Very Good)
Width440
Hardware Spec Score
7.9/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.8/10(Very Good)
Depth210
Hardware Spec Score
6.3/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.3/10(Above Average)
Height44
Hardware Spec Score
4.6/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.5/10(Below 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 Factors9 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£277
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
✕Limited Max Transfer Rate0.9765625
Significantly below category average benchmark4.2/10
✕Limited Ethernet Speed0.9765625
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
✕Limited Refresh Rate50Hz
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
✕Limited Power Consumption289.7W
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
•Standard Weight3.24kg
Solid standard benchmark for category7.0/10
•Standard Width440.0
Solid standard benchmark for category7.9/10
!Modest Depth210.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score6.3/10
✕Limited Height44.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.6/10
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