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Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Cisco Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
138
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 9.1%, down from 12.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.1%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Ethernet Switches9.1%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.1%
Other87.8%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Sachin-Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Network & Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
Network segmentation has improved security and performance across all departments
Cisco Ethernet Switches offer various features such as L3 capable models which help me with my routing requirements, OSPF, EIGRP, and VRF for segmentation, as well as policy-based routing. Additionally, it provides a high layer of enterprise security via 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP Guard, ACLs, and integration with Cisco ISE. I have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for more than four years, and they have provided me stability, better connectivity, and higher speed. My organization values these switches greatly.
Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Director at NITDA
Cost-effective performance enhanced by security features with easy configurations
I mainly use Huawei Switches and also work with Huawei Wireless. I deal with both Huawei and Cisco Switches, and I find Huawei to be more cost-effective Huawei has helped to save costs and is cost-effective, which also helps save time for the company. The performance of Huawei is good, and it…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"What we love about the Cisco switches is that they are very reliable. You can deploy them and go to sleep, and you can be sure that nothing is going to go wrong. Our initial equipment was installed by a Chinese manufacturer named Fiberhome a couple of years ago. Their switches were called S engines. They worked, but some days, you just wake up, and the switch has popped up. It was a lot of crisis. Therefore, we are in the process of trying to take out all their switches and replace them with Cisco switches. We are getting good results in terms of reliability and even technical support."
"The solution itself is great for our organization's infrastructure. You can connect a WiFi product and an ethernet product at the same time."
"The most valuable features of Cisco Ethernet switches include plug-and-play capabilities, ease of deployment, and high reliability."
"We can expect Cisco Ethernet Switches to last for years without issue."
"It's easy to deploy, just copy and paste."
"The most valuable features of Cisco Ethernet Switches for our network are speed, latency, and reliability."
"Technical support is excellent. They are very helpful."
"Cisco Switches are the best and I recommend them."
"They have the ability, since they have a very big R&D team, to create an upgrade for any feature or patch very easily."
"They last quite a while."
"The solution is easy to use, flexible, stable, and it offers great performance."
"Huawei Ethernet switches are easy to use and can be managed using either the GUI or via the command-line."
"The solution is very flexible with many different options."
"It is cheap."
"The most valuable features are that it is easy to use, easy to configure, it's priced well, and the operating system is easy to understand."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches also have effective network switching features."
 

Cons

"At the moment the switches that you have can't scale because they've got their control plane and data plane in the same device."
"Its price is a bit higher than other brands. Indian customers are price-conscious. They should improve its price."
"The price of the solution could be reduced."
"Cisco licensing is a little bit confusing and the cost is also high, but I am satisfied with the cost."
"The stability of the recent iOS is not good, and every now and then, there are bugs."
"Pricing could be lower."
"It is difficult to manage one hundred switches in many areas, without having a managing board."
"Technical support could be better. Firmware upgrades should be better. We have an issue with upgrading the firmware. It's not upgradable. I think it should be easy to improve and upgrade the firmware."
"I had issues with patching the IOS."
"I would like to see more training opportunities available."
"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."
"The documentation needs to be better"
"The performance has been slow at times."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are scalable but can be improved."
"The solution needs to provide GUI commands."
"The product's stability has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price is a bit higher than other brands. Indian customers are price-conscious. They should improve its price."
"The price of this solution is high."
"While Cisco's pricing can be a concern, particularly with support fees, its overall features and support community make it a solid choice."
"The solution can be comparatively cheaper."
"It could be cheaper."
"The solution is not too expensive."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are more expensive than Huawei Ethernet Switches."
"Its price is very high, but it is a good device. Cisco must work on its price. Other solutions provide a better price for similar functionalities."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"A cost-effective product"
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise35
Large Enterprise55
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
Which would you choose - Fortinet Fortiswitch secure access or Cisco Ethernet Switches?
We researched Cisco but ultimately chose Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access, mostly because of the price. Fortinet FortiSwitch is an ethernet switch solution that provides security and performance...
In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei Ethernet Switches offer very competitive and aggressive product pricing compared to other brands.
What needs improvement with Huawei Ethernet Switches?
Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion.
What is your primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
The primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches is for network purposes, including SaaS services.
 

Also Known As

Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Linz AG
Newcastle University, Jingyang District of Deyang City in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, Glasgow Rangers Soccer Team, RMIT, Insurance Industry Association of Zhejiang Province, China, APT Satellite Holdings Limited (APT)
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