Sophos XGS 107 vs Sophos XGS 87: specs comparison
How the Sophos XGS 107 (firewall) and the Sophos XGS 87 (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 107 has higher firewall throughput: 7,000 Mbps vs 3,850 Mbps (about 1.8x).
- Sophos XGS 107 has higher threat protection throughput: 1,100 Mbps vs 850 Mbps.
- Sophos XGS 107 has higher IPS throughput: 1,500 Mbps vs 1,200 Mbps.
- Sophos XGS 107 has higher VPN throughput: 4,000 Mbps vs 3,000 Mbps.
- Sophos XGS 107 has more network ports: 9 vs 5, counted from each official port list.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Sophos XGS 107 if you want more firewall throughput (7,000 Mbps), more threat protection throughput (1,100 Mbps), more IPS throughput (1,500 Mbps) and more VPN throughput (4,000 Mbps).
None of the computed differences favour the Sophos XGS 87; 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 87 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 4 x GE copper, 1 x SFP fiber (transceivers sold separately), 1 x COM RJ45, 1 x COM Micro-USB |
| Firewall throughput | 7,000 Mbps (IMIX: 3,750 Mbps) | 3,850 Mbps |
| IPS throughput | 1,500 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps |
| Threat protection throughput | 1,100 Mbps | 850 Mbps |
| VPN throughput | 4,000 Mbps (IPsec) | 3,000 Mbps (IPsec) |
| Wi-Fi | 107w model: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 2x2:2 MIMO, 2 external antennas | 87w 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) | Not stated |
| 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 87?
Sophos XGS 107 has higher firewall throughput: 7,000 Mbps vs 3,850 Mbps (about 1.8x). Sophos XGS 107 has higher threat protection throughput: 1,100 Mbps vs 850 Mbps. Sophos XGS 107 has higher IPS throughput: 1,500 Mbps vs 1,200 Mbps.
Which has more network ports, Sophos XGS 107 or Sophos XGS 87?
Sophos XGS 107 has more network ports: 9 vs 5, counted from each official port list.
Which has higher firewall throughput, Sophos XGS 107 or Sophos XGS 87?
Sophos XGS 107 has higher firewall throughput: 7,000 Mbps vs 3,850 Mbps (about 1.8x).
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.