Product
NETGEAR 16-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Switch (GS316EP)
Brand
NETGEAR
Model
GS316EP-100NAS
ASIN
B08VD4N2TN
TickClip Product ID
p_mlnzwftczi2t
4.6 · 183 reviews · ~100 bought/mo
$179.99
$374.37
In stock
Lowest ever
| Variant | Current price |
|---|---|
| 5 Port, PoE+ @ 63W | Check Amazon |
| 5 Port, PoE+ @ 63W (Pack of 6) | Check Amazon |
| 5 Port, PoE+ @ 120W | Check Amazon |
| Plus (Pack of 6) | Check Amazon |
| 8 Port, PoE+ @ 62W | Check Amazon |
| 8 Port, PoE+ @ 123W | Check Amazon |
| 16 Port, PoE+ @ 180W | Check Amazon |
| 16 Port, PoE+ 231W | Check Amazon |
Is it worth it?
Not yet. TickClip rates this a Clip: Wait. Current price is 5.27% below its 90-day average.
Current price
$179.99
90-day average
$190.00
Score
72/100
Confidence
100%
Last checked
Sep 3, 2026
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Decision evidence
As of 3 September 2026, the current price is $179.99 versus a 90-day average of $190.00. The current price is 5% below its 90-day average. The tracked low is $179.99, putting the current price 0% above that low. The score is the exact sum of four visible dimensions: price 17/25, timing 25/25, reviews 20/25, and demand 10/25. Price and timing come from the same current, average, and tracked-low values shown on this page; they are not generated separately. Buyer evidence currently shows 4.6 stars across 183 ratings. The 4.6-star average across 183 ratings shows no anomaly in the available rating/count history. This review assessment uses marketplace rating and review-count history; it does not pretend that individual review text was inspected when that text was unavailable. Demand is grounded in an observed estimate of about 100 purchases per month. That signal contributes 10/25 and is kept separate from the advertised discount. The manipulation check found 1 signal: List price is 97% above the 90-day average. The advertised discount looks larger than the real saving. These are caution signals, not accusations, and they can only make the decision more conservative. Taken together, the measured evidence supports a CLIP decision: keep it on your list. Confidence describes data coverage, not certainty about personal fit. A price refresh, a material change in buyer ratings, or new manipulation evidence can change this verdict.
Reasons to buy
At its tracked low of $179.99
4.6 stars across 183 ratings
About 100 bought per month
Reasons to pause
List price is 97% above the 90-day average. The advertised discount looks larger than the real saving.
Price intelligence
Inflated anchor price
Strike-out of $374.37 is 97% above the 90-day average. Discount may be manufactured.Today
$179.99
90-day avg $190.00
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Methodology and limitations
TickClip scores price, timing, marketplace ratings, and demand from 0 to 25. The four measures form the 100-point score. Confidence reflects how much price history, review volume, and demand data is available.
Price and availability can change after this verdict is updated.
Review signals use marketplace rating and review-count history, not individual review text.
Confidence measures data coverage. It does not guarantee an outcome or future price.
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About this product
Introducing the NETGEAR 16-Port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch (GS316EP) with 15 ports PoE+ and a total PoE budget of 180W to power PoE applications such as VoIP phones, IP cameras for surveillance, wireless access points and more. GS316EP includes basic and advanced network management features to help optimize the performance of business networks. Management is also consumer and business-friendly via the easy-to-use web browser and responsive mobile management GUI. Basic management features include VLANs, Management VLAN, QoS, and IGMP Snooping, and advanced management features include advanced per port PoE control and uninterrupted PoE.
Key features
GIGABIT ETHERNET PORTS: Features 15 x 1.0Gbps Ethernet ports for high-speed connectivity. Auto-negotiating ports detect the optimal speed for connected devices and work with existing Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables.
POWER-OVER-ETHERNET (PoE): Includes 15 PoE+ ports with 180W total power budget, plus uninterrupted PoE and per-port PoE controls for managed power delivery.
SFP CONNECTIVITY: Includes 1 x 1G SFP port for fiber optic connections and network expansion
EASY SMART MANAGED NETWORK SWITCH: Intuitive software interface offers Easy Smart Managed Essentials capabilities to configure VLANs, prioritize traffic with QoS, monitor ports, and manage network security for small businesses.
Specifications
Manufacturer
NETGEAR
Model
GS316EP-100NAS










