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$7.99* | 5-Port TP-Link LS1005G Litewave Gigabit Ethernet Switch + 10% Back w/ Prime Visa Card at Amazon
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It will dissipate heat better. In any temperate climate I wouldn't worry about that too much. Use judgement.
It and might ground better and cause less damage in the event of a surge. This is possible, but I'm not sure I'd bank on it.
Metal shields interference. A legitimate concern, but probably not a huge issue for a small home network. To solve this, you'd want not just a shielded switch, but also cables.
That said, they have metal ones for like $12 ($11 in "like new "condition)
https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-S...00A128S24/
Or $15 for 8 ports.
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Gi...00A121WN6/
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