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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 August 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 4.2%, up from 2.1% 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 Linksys Ethernet Switches4.2%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.1%
Other92.7%
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

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the support."
"The solution is stable."
"The installation process is straightforward."
"The Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are really easy to set up and get in place."
"These switches are very stable, and we have been using them for three years without any problems, with 48 POE ports being a very good feature."
"We use this solution to expand our data center and software-defined network."
"Overall, they have a good quality product."
"The most important feature related to this solution is that most of the time, it covers all of what we need for our projects."
"The initial setup of the solution was easy, it took 20 to 25 minutes."
"When you buy a switch from Huawei, the switches come along with a lot of features that you do not need to pay extra money for but you can use these features to build out similarly to something like Cisco switches."
"The functionality is basically the same as Cisco."
"For small shops and IT businesses, this solution comes at an affordable price point."
"They have the ability, since they have a very big R&D team, to create an upgrade for any feature or patch very easily."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very scalable - we can add on multiple net servers and integrate with third parties."
"It integrates well."
"They are very user-friendly. Handling Huawei is very easy."
 

Cons

"This product does not scale to environments where there is a lot of network traffic."
"The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
"Linksys support is subpar."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches prices are high. However, it was acceptable. The price is higher than competitors."
"The solution's price could be better."
"Integration with other networks is possible, but you have to configure it."
"Every time Cisco has their own product — like CCP (Cisco Configuration Professional) which is a nightmare to use."
"Their price is quite high compared to their competitors."
"The only thing that could be better is the security module."
"Possibly more advanced features could need improvement."
"Huawei Switch can make further advancements, as the current CLI lacks functionality. The majority of tasks are performed through the CLI, making it difficult for those without technical expertise to work with. They should enhance the CLI of the access switches to make them more user-friendly. The GUI of the Ethernet Switches should also be improved to allow non-technical users to perform technical tasks with ease. Additionally, the documentation of the solution could improve."
"Presently, the solution doesn't offer any AI integrations with the product hardware."
"There could be some improvement in the dashboards and that's something that could be included in the next update."
"The knowledge base needs to be improved and expanded."
"I've found that the Huawei switches around the core fail, or at least the 9300 series do. I've had to move to Cisco."
"We had a few issues with integration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
"The tool is expensive."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"The solution is more expensive than competitors but is reliable and worth the money."
"The solution has a yearly licensing subscription."
"The product is expensive."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"A cost-effective product"
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very competitively priced, almost 4 out of 10.However, the low price point may sometimes raise concerns about quality for some companies."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
14%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
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 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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