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Huawei Ethernet Switches vs Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 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

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
Juniper EX Series Ethernet ...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.1%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is 3.7%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches3.7%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.1%
Other93.2%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

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…
Patrick Anaku - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at Roke Telkom
Has provided reliable performance with useful features such as virtual chassis and high port density
The important thing for our use case of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches has been reliability, and there are features such as the Virtual Chassis feature, which is one of the things we use. In our case, we use them as core switches in a network that is not very large, and their reliability and the Virtual Chassis feature work well for us. It was one of the reasons we chose it, along with the port density; we are using the 32 port and the 48 port, which work for our needs. Regarding its security features such as MACsec encryption, they are standard and cover what we want; we do not do a lot as they are just Layer 2 switches, but it has standard security features.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The Huawei switches are stable, easy to set up, and cheap."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are both scalable and stable."
"The solution has been pretty solid so far."
"The affordability of this solution has been most useful."
"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."
"What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
"For small shops and IT businesses, this solution comes at an affordable price point."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches also have effective network switching features."
"The scalability is excellent. It's one of the aspects of the solution that is quite good."
"Compared to other low-end switches with similar features, these are more robust and offer better scalability, which justifies the higher cost."
"It is a scalable solution."
"The most valuable feature is switching on our network."
"Juniper switches are very good with MPLS."
"It is easy to configure, and there are three routing switches."
"We have found the product to be scalable."
"The stability is very good."
 

Cons

"Because of this situation, I searched for the products of other vendors. Aruba sent three quotes from its different partners and their quotes were similar, and also they were cheaper than Huawei."
"There are some support issues."
"The documentation needs to be better"
"Connectivity is an area that needs improvement in the solution. Interconnectivity with third-party versions or Cisco Meraki should be made available to users in future releases of the solution."
"I would like the tool to improve its operational efficiency, speed, security features, and functionalities."
"In order to improve the product, I'd like to see all devices have the ability to configure more easily."
"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."
"We had a few issues with integration."
"The operating system, Junos OS, often has bugs which forces rollbacks or additional upgrades to resolve."
"The packet channelizing feature is the main function that should be improved."
"The upgrade procedures could be better. The upgrading of the system should be simplified and made faster."
"You need to make a few local configurations to work with the solution. We have faced issues with the tool's stability."
"The management tools are limited in their abilities, and suffer from upgrade problems."
"It was very difficult to get technical support, here in Egypt. There is no local support available."
"The protocols can be tunneled, but on a global basis, not on an interface, and this is a feature that should be added."
"Jupiter Switches' configuration is a little difficult to understand."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"It is cheaper than Cisco."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"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."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros."
"I think the tool's prices are competitive with the vendors."
"Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM​."
"It is an inexpensive product."
"The solution does not require a license to use it."
"Relatively affordable per switch."
"There is a subscription payment model or you can purchase licenses on a one, two, and five-year basis. If you want decent support, the solution is not expensive."
"The pricing is very aggressive."
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Top Industries

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

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business39
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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 primary use case for Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches?
I have been working with Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches for more than a year.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper EX Series?
The pricing of Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is a bit high, but it matches what it offers; in terms of capability and reliability, once I put it on the network, we are usually guaranteed a lo...
 

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Juniper Ethernet Switches
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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)
BlackLotus, Staminus, Community Bank, BAS Group, Cloud Dynamics, Privalia, Fluidata, and Tesla Motors.
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