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Huawei Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Routers and 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

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
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
67
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 6.6%, up from 4.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Mr. Qalat Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades
The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality. Huawei mentioned virtual switches in one of the product sheets, but when we got to the deployment phase, it turned out that they didn't actually include virtual switching functionality. Other than that, the switch and network are performing well and meeting our requirements.
AnikIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Cost-effective protocol support and a straightforward setup with room for login enhancements
In the network operations center, I manage our client's bandwidth. We connect with our clients through BGP and OSPF based on client demands. We also manage routing protocols, policies, internal firewalls, and other details like QE bandwidth, client manage bandwidth management, PoE, PPPoE, and DNS…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup is straightforward."
"They are very user-friendly. Handling Huawei is very easy."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches excel in compatibility with other brands, offering features to ensure seamless communication with existing protocols. This allows them to work alongside switches from different manufacturers, such as Cisco, by making adjustments on both ends for compatibility."
"They're straightforward to set up."
"Pricing-wise, Huawei is quite good."
"The performance of Huawei is good, and it provides security capabilities."
"The HTTP features for security are very good. We use all of the regular features."
"It is a stable product. I rate it a nine out of ten...It is a scalable solution."
"This is a good solution."
"The deployment process of MikroTik routers and switches is very convenient since it is not command-driven and comes with a graphical user interface, making it much easier to operate."
"These routers and switches are very stable."
"They are very good at providing the bandwidth for multi-tenants and multi-dwelling units. We're managing WiFi hotspots for hundreds of locations, and the speed and performance are quite there. They also have very cheap 10G products that come with really good and flexible software. They are way cheaper than the top brands, and they're able to deliver the same performance and capabilities."
"The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high."
"The features of the equipment fit all the needs of the customers."
"The most valuable feature is controlling the bandwidth."
"MikroTik routers are very user-friendly and easy to manage"
 

Cons

"Devices should have the ability to configure more easily."
"One of the problems with Huawei is that when you receive a product quote from one of the vendors, you cannot get prices from the other ones because they register your request with Huawei."
"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."
"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower."
"The solution needs to provide GUI commands."
"I would like to see more training opportunities available."
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches should improve its user interface."
"Wireless throughput has not kept up with the competition."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches needs to improve stability."
"Better security is always better. If they can continue to improve in this area, that would be ideal."
"The user interface is not very good."
"It would be very good if these products are accessible via different kinds of shells and GUI. It will make these solutions very usable."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches need a firewall policy to secure the network. I also want Mikrotic to add load balancing to the firewall policy, as it's currently hard to do in Mikrotik devices."
"The user interface allows you to do a lot of things, but it is not user-friendly."
"They should improve technical support and make direct access available to the customers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"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 pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"A cost-effective product"
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"There are not any external or hidden costs."
"It's reasonably priced. It's not the most cheap solution, but also, it's not the most expensive one."
"The tool has a low price."
"The pricing of the solution is significantly lower than other solutions. There are no additional costs involved."
"Pricing is not an issue."
"The product is cheap compared to Cisco."
"The price-performance is great."
"MikroTik's equipment is very cheap compared to Cisco and Huawei."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
University
6%
Educational Organization
6%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Hospitality Company
6%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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.
How do Cisco Enterprise routers compare with Mikrotik routers and switches?
Cisco Enterprise Routers are very stable and easy to use. They offer a very solid performance and are very secure. They also have a very good, long lifespan. We feel the command configuration is ve...
Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or ga...
What do you like most about MikroTik Routers and Switches?
The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high.
 

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)
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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