Netgear Managed Switch Comparison Chart
Every current Netgear fully managed switch — M4250, M4300, M4350 and M4500 — in one interactive comparison chart, tuned for AV-over-IP. Filter by ports, PoE type & budget, price and uplink speed. Drag the “minimum PoE budget” slider and each PoE switch shows the power-supply setup needed to hit that target. Click any column header to sort. Prices are approximate.
| Model ↕ | Family ↕ | Ports ↕ | Port configuration ↕ | PoE ↕ | PoE budget / PSU ↕ | Uplinks ↕ | Form ↕ | Approx price ↕ | AV notes |
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• M4250 power supplies are fixed/internal — you cannot add PSUs to raise the budget. The two big PoE++ models (GSM4230UP, GSM4248UX) have 2–3 built-in supplies; "scaling" just means connecting their additional AC cords. Every other M4250 has one fixed budget.
• M4300 and M4350 use modular PSUs that do scale the budget — but the top budgets usually require a 220 V circuit. Where Netgear documents a lower 110 V ceiling, the tier is labelled accordingly. On M4300 PoE models the highest numbers also need "share/EPS" mode (non-redundant) rather than 1+1 redundant.
• The budget depends on which PSU module you fit. On M4350 the tiers shown are the total (EPS) budget reachable with the best power supply for that step — e.g. hitting the top budget usually needs the APS2000W module on a 220 V feed. Smaller APS350W/600W/920W modules give proportionally less; hover any cell for the documented figures.
• Per-port ceilings also cap real draw (e.g. 24 × 30W = 720W), so a switch's advertised budget can exceed what its port count can actually use.
• ⚠ One item still flagged: the M4300-52G-PoE+ (1000W) figures conflict between Netgear's HIG and its product page — the product-page values (591/860W redundant, 1,010/1,440W share) are used here. M4300 wasn't among the datasheets provided, so its PoE numbers are from Netgear's web docs rather than a verified PDF.
Verification: M4250, M4350 and M4500 specs and PoE budgets were cross-checked against the official Netgear datasheet PDFs — the M4250 and M4350 PoE tables match exactly. M4300 is verified against Netgear's online datasheet/HIG. Prices blend Netgear MSRP and current street pricing (July 2026) and vary by reseller — treat as ballpark, not quotes.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Netgear M4250, M4300, M4350 and M4500?
All four are fully managed families, but they target different jobs. The M4250 AV Line is built for AV-over-IP at the edge, with fixed internal power supplies and the only fanless model in the lineup. The M4300 is a stackable campus and aggregation family with modular PSUs. The M4350 is the newer AV Line flagship — modular PSUs, multi-gig PoE++ and 25G/100G options, including touring-grade models with Neutrik etherCON connectors. The M4500 is a 25G/100G core family with no PoE, aimed at uncompressed SMPTE ST 2110 backbones.
What's the difference between PoE+ and PoE++?
PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) delivers up to 30W per port — enough for most cameras, phones and access points. PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt) delivers up to 90W per port for demanding loads like PTZ cameras, powered speakers and video endpoints. Keep in mind the switch's total PoE budget, set by its power supplies, caps how much all ports can draw at once — that's exactly what the PoE budget slider above calculates.
Can I increase the PoE budget on a Netgear M4250?
No — M4250 power supplies are fixed and internal, so the budget can't be raised by adding PSUs. The two large PoE++ models (GSM4230UP and GSM4248UX) ship with 2–3 built-in supplies and scale by connecting additional AC cords, but every other M4250 has one fixed budget. If you need an expandable PoE budget, look at the M4300 or M4350 families — though their top budgets usually require a 220V circuit.
Which Netgear switch is best for AV-over-IP and Dante?
It depends on scale. For a single conference room, the fanless M4250-9G1F-PoE+ runs silent and rack-free. For 24–40 PoE+ endpoints with 10G uplinks, the M4250-26G4XF-PoE+ and M4250-40G8XF-PoE+ are popular aggregation picks. For multi-gig PoE++ endpoints with 25G uplinks the M4350 family covers it, and uncompressed ST 2110 backbones move into the M4350 100G models and M4500 core. If you're weighing options for a real project, our AV system design and consulting services do exactly this.
Are these specs and prices accurate?
M4250, M4350 and M4500 specs and PoE budgets were cross-checked against official Netgear datasheet PDFs; M4300 is verified against Netgear's online datasheet and hardware installation guide. Prices blend MSRP and street pricing as of July 2026 and vary by reseller — treat them as ballpark figures, not quotes.