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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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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
6.6
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
11th
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 October 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.0%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.5%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.5%
Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches2.0%
Other94.5%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Hakan Pehlivan - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced broadcast management with trusted support and intuitive interfaces
Cisco is the best on the Metro Solution side and also strong in the broadcast sector. Cisco and Arista support the IP standard, which is more in demand nowadays for TV broadcasting. Cisco is trusted by most broadcast customers for data centers due to their experience and knowledge. Cisco Linksys switches offer ease of management and experience, especially for engineers holding CCNA certificates. The functionalities and measurements are similar across switches, but Cisco offers a useful web interface.
Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"My work is able to continue because the switches are reliable."
"I suggest that Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches might be one of the best options on the market."
"The most valuable feature is stability."
"I have found the solution has great standards and compatibility across all vendors."
"The tool offers easy integration."
"Their speed and their ability to handle the network well are the most significant aspects of the product."
"I use the tool because of its performance, reliability, and security."
"I find the security features of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches most valuable."
"One scenario where Huawei Ethernet Switches improved network efficiency was last year when a customer needed switches with 10 gigabits, which are not very common in the market. Huawei provided this kind of switch, enabling the customer to upgrade their network from 1 gigabit to 10 gigabit speeds across all devices."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"The solution is scalable."
"The Huawei switches are stable, easy to set up, and cheap."
"The HTTP features for security are very good. We use all of the regular features."
"So far, so good when it comes to stability."
"If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it."
"They're straightforward to set up."
 

Cons

"The solution's framework and some of the techniques need improvement. I've been watching Aruba, and they have a lot of technologies within the access points. For example, it has a virtual controller to connect all Aruba switches."
"The manageability could be improved."
"We haven't had any issues with the solution."
"Their performance should be improved."
"The licensing could be simplified."
"We'd prefer if the product, in general, was easier to use. It can be a bit difficult."
"The pricing for this solution needs to be improved."
"This product does not generate reports, so I would like to see something with better reporting."
"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are scalable but can be improved."
"I have issues with the support's communication language. The tool's UI can be better."
"Huawei has a lot of issues; it's not in sync properly. For instance, if the ONT is down, there's another problem with another ONT that is not functioning correctly. Even after configuring the siding, I cannot reach some other side, and I don't know why it's happening."
"Presently, the solution doesn't offer any AI integrations with the product hardware."
"The tool is not very robust in harsh environments. Issues with cooling and power can cause these switches to fail, which concerns customers. They work well in data centers but might be problematic in places without cooling or heat."
"The only thing that could be better is the security module."
"The configuration could be improved and deployment should be easier."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them."
"There is not a license to use the solution but we have a license for support."
"Licensing cost has not been much for the last five years. We have the same license working for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches."
"The solution is more expensive than competitors but is reliable and worth the money."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. You only need to pay standard licensing costs."
"It is costly. Because of its pricing, customers are not ready to buy Cisco solutions, and they are going for other brands."
"There can be limited features for the solution based on the pricing of the package you choose. You will need to pay more to get more performance. However, the router can perform even better with certain extra costs. Sometimes the budgets do not fit all these types of upgrades that become expensive."
"The license is not expensive."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"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."
"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."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise13
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?
It's hard for me to say if there's any room for improvement with them. With Cisco, having tools that allow for easier management and configuration would benefit the Cisco switches because the Links...
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.
 

Also Known As

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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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