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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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 Linksys Ethernet Swit...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
79
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 June 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 3.4%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches3.4%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.2%
Other93.4%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

DolfKrikke - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Architect at Previder
Long experience has delivered fast, reliable networking and intuitive management for clients
Regarding Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, there is nothing technically that needs improvement, but the support and cost are significant concerns. The main issue is that many customers are hesitant to purchase Cisco products because the support costs are very high. When I compare it to HP Aruba switches, for example, the support from HP is almost free. Cisco always charges for support, which is understandable because Cisco has a very large support organization like Cisco TAC behind it. Additionally, upgrades are not free with Cisco. Other vendors offer switch upgrades and firmware upgrades mostly free of charge. These are my main concerns.
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

"Linksys is quite cheap for private use, the stability is very good, I like the excellent performance, the solution is easy to use, and the scalability is great."
"They are very reliable."
"The most valuable features are uptime and stability."
"We use this solution to expand our data center and software-defined network."
"My work is able to continue because the switches are reliable."
"Administration can be done using the web-based interface."
"it's a stable solution. We have not experienced any bugs or issues. Many data centers and enterprise data centers prefer Cisco to any other product because they are very stable."
"Linksys switches are easy to use. You can pull the switch out of the box, plug it in, and it's going to work."
"My advice for anybody who is considering this product is not to be afraid of it, just because Huawei is not a true American brand."
"Huawei switches come in small, medium, and large capacities and can be used for monitoring and switching."
"What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
"The performance of Huawei is good, and it provides security capabilities."
"I use it on a daily basis and I find it to be quite stable."
"The solution easily integrates and operates well with Cisco."
"They have the ability, since they have a very big R&D team, to create an upgrade for any feature or patch very easily."
"So far, so good when it comes to stability."
 

Cons

"However, the only thing that probably set us aback with the Linksys switches is that there were some in the same purchase batch that did not last long."
"Some experts say that the price may be lower or that the ethernet switches are complex to set up and manage, maybe because of limited port density, supports, and quality of service, like capabilities."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are expensive."
"It should be cheaper. We need a better price from Cisco. Its initial setup and support should also be improved."
"Endpoints need to be improved."
"In the future, I would like to see more focus on software-defined networking solutions."
"The solution's price could be better."
"Their performance should be improved."
"The company needs to provide more on hand training on the product."
"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."
"I would like to see more training opportunities available."
"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."
"We had a few issues with integration."
"There needs to be more documentation. If they opened up a bit and shared more information and maybe allowed for YouTube videos about their products and how to work them, it would benefit the users quite a bit."
"The initial setup is not like Cisco. If I had a problem with Cisco devices, I can look at the documentation and come up with a solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is more expensive than competitors but is reliable and worth the money."
"The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
"You don't need to pay yearly or monthly for this solution."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet SwitchesRev Services should be less expensive."
"The tool's price is reasonable."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches prices are high. However, it was acceptable. The price is higher than competitors."
"If you want any feature, you have to go with the subscriptions offered by the tool."
"The price of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is higher than competitors, such as Huawei."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"The licensing costs depend on the negotiations that a user has with Huawei...There is a need to make some additional payments apart from the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"From the initial purchase, you will pay for a license and you do not need to pay for a license again. The price depends on the size of the infrastructure."
"The tool's price is affordable and I would rate it a five out of ten. The prices are fixed with no additional cost involved."
"Huawei comes with a lot of features out of the box that you have to pay extra for with other products. They do charge extra in the licensing for certain additional features."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
13%
Marketing Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding pricing, I take the cost of Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches into consideration.
What needs improvement with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, there is nothing technically that needs improvement, but the support and cost are significant concerns. The main issue is that many customers are hesitant...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
I am still working with Cisco products, but not exclusively. I also work with HP, Aruba, and other products like Mellanox and HP. I am a senior network engineer and architect for an integrator.
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.
 

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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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