Difference Cisco Catalyst 3650 and 3850 switch for homelab

[blesskri2]

For homelab use (and learning of course) what is the major difference between Cisco Catalyst 3650 and 3850 switch. Both ha e two 10G SFP+ ports which would be great use connecting to my Cisco 4500X SFP+ Switch. Thanks everyone.

[Kasun Bandara]

@blesskri2 i think you can use either switch for home labs. 3850 have higher throughput than the 3650. but if you are only using for configuration learning, 3650 also enough.

[Martin L]

3850 switch is newer and better one in my opinion. It supports XE software, bundle/managed modes, should run fine with SD-access and support scripting What are IOS versions? Can old one run XE version?  How old is the old switch?

Regards, ML
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