Sophos XGS 107 vs Sophos XGS 116: specs comparison
How the Sophos XGS 107 (firewall) and the Sophos XGS 116 (firewall) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- Sophos XGS 116 has higher firewall throughput: 7,700 Mbps vs 7,000 Mbps.
- Sophos XGS 116 has higher threat protection throughput: 2,160 Mbps vs 1,100 Mbps (about 2.0x).
- Sophos XGS 116 has higher IPS throughput: 2,500 Mbps vs 1,500 Mbps (about 1.7x).
- Sophos XGS 116 has higher VPN throughput: 4,800 Mbps vs 4,000 Mbps.
- Sophos XGS 116 has more network ports: 10 vs 9, counted from each official port list.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Sophos XGS 116 if you want more firewall throughput (7,700 Mbps), more threat protection throughput (2,160 Mbps), more IPS throughput (2,500 Mbps) and more VPN throughput (4,800 Mbps).
None of the computed differences favour the Sophos XGS 107; it may still differ in price, design or features the official pages do not list.
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Sophos XGS 107 | Sophos XGS 116 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports / interfaces | 8 x GE copper Ethernet (fixed), 1 x SFP fiber (transceivers sold separately), 1 x USB 2.0 (front), 1 x USB 3.0 (rear) | 8 x GE copper, 1 x SFP fiber (transceivers sold separately), 1 x GE PoE 802.3at (30W max.), 1 expansion slot |
| Firewall throughput | 7,000 Mbps (IMIX: 3,750 Mbps) | 7,700 Mbps |
| IPS throughput | 1,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps |
| Threat protection throughput | 1,100 Mbps | 2,160 Mbps |
| VPN throughput | 4,000 Mbps (IPsec) | 4,800 Mbps (IPsec) |
| Wi-Fi | 107w model: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 2x2:2 MIMO, 2 external antennas | 116w model: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 2x2:2 MIMO, 2 external antennas, single radio, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz |
| Management | 1 x COM RJ45 and 1 x COM Micro-USB management interfaces | 1 x COM RJ45 and 1 x COM Micro-USB management interfaces |
| Power | Optional second power supply (swappable) | Optional 2nd power supply |
| Form factor | Desktop | Not stated |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between Sophos XGS 107 and Sophos XGS 116?
Sophos XGS 116 has higher firewall throughput: 7,700 Mbps vs 7,000 Mbps. Sophos XGS 116 has higher threat protection throughput: 2,160 Mbps vs 1,100 Mbps (about 2.0x). Sophos XGS 116 has higher IPS throughput: 2,500 Mbps vs 1,500 Mbps (about 1.7x).
Which has more network ports, Sophos XGS 107 or Sophos XGS 116?
Sophos XGS 116 has more network ports: 10 vs 9, counted from each official port list.
Which has higher firewall throughput, Sophos XGS 107 or Sophos XGS 116?
Sophos XGS 116 has higher firewall throughput: 7,700 Mbps vs 7,000 Mbps.
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from Sophos’s official pages. A spec that only one page states is not compared. Variants and options differ by region, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Spotted a difference? Report a correction.