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Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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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
14th
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 September 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 9.3%, down from 12.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, 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 Switches9.3%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.2%
Other87.5%
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

"This solution is overall a high-grade solution compared to others."
"The solution can scale."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco Ethernet Switches is its hardware."
"One main feature of this solution is the POE switches."
"The solution comes from a solid company that always offers good quality products, is a real market leader in this area, can provide end-to-end solutions, and offers very good customer support that is likely the best in the industry."
"The technical support is good and they respond quickly. I haven't had any problems."
"What I like the most is the performance and the latency that Cisco provides."
"Customer Service: Excellent.Technical Support: Besides the great set of documentation available, partner support is usually good, no issues so far, on different projects."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches support multiple vendors. You can integrate them according to the network scenario. Their power consumption is low."
"There aren't any licensing costs, it's a one-off payment at the beginning and then you can use them for as long as you like."
"The solution has been pretty solid so far."
"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."
"The Huawei switches are stable, easy to set up, and cheap."
"If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it."
"They're straightforward to set up."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei is that it already provides integration with any automation tool."
 

Cons

"When you contact support, they don't give you the expert at first, they give you the beginner. Only after going around in a circle do they give you experts. Why don't they just give the expert from the beginning?"
"In my opinion, Cisco Ethernet Switches can be improved by needing some cloud access."
"The price of the solution could be reduced."
"Network setup is quite complicated, particularly if you're implementing in a non-technical environment."
"The problem with customer support is that they give you beginners. We need the experts after the first, second, or third call."
"The product could improve in the area of simulated switches."
"The solution's pricing could be improved."
"The pricing of the solution is pretty high. Compared with other switches, such as Huawei or HPE, it's very, very expensive."
"We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster."
"The technical support is technically savvy, but the communication via English is not so easy."
"The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."
"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."
"The availability and the speed of the firmware updates are the only things wrong with Huawei. There are some vulnerabilities on the hardware."
"I would like the tool to improve its operational efficiency, speed, security features, and functionalities."
"It wasn't that stable at all. We had lots of issues due to the definitions, or due to the way they set up VLANs or the types of VLANs."
"The documentation needs to be better"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for individual use is expensive but partners receive discounts of 70-80 percent for high-end use."
"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 good."
"The pricing is reasonable so I rate it a six out of ten."
"The solution is not too expensive."
"It is an expensive product."
"There are different licensing based on the model of the solution."
"The price is on the higher side."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"A cost-effective product"
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
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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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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