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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
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.3%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 7.1%, up from 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

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…
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

"If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very stable."
"The functionality is basically the same as Cisco."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are functional. It has a good response to resolve issues."
"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."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its network monitoring system."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches support multiple vendors. You can integrate them according to the network scenario. Their power consumption is low."
"Scalability isn't an issue."
"I like MikroTik's GUI. It's completely handy and easy to handle because of its GUI. Despite other brands like Cisco urging me to switch, I didn't because they don't have a GUI. This is the most comfortable thing in my project that anyone can use easily. It's effortless to maintain MikroTik routers because both screens make it very easy in GUI mode. You can easily interact with your hardware."
"The cost and versatility are the solution's most valuable features. You can do anything with them if you know how to. The solution has a whole portfolio of routing features available."
"I use the tool to block external attempts."
"I find MikroTik Routers and Switches easy to install and maintain."
"What I like best about MikroTik Routers and Switches is its easy handling. The product also has a significantly good interface."
"I think they have very strong routers because they have multiple processors. I like its easy configuration with applications. For example, configuration with Linux, Iptables, and routing protocols."
"The routing is nice and straightforward."
"This equipment is resilient and available at a good price."
 

Cons

"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."
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."
"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower."
"Dashboard could be improved."
"I had issues with patching the IOS. But right now I think Huawei has improved very much in the advanced technology and is more stable now. I think patch and bug fixes should be announced on a scheduled basis."
"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."
"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are scalable but can be improved."
"Sometimes, when I need to reboot or change software, MikroTik crashes."
"Technical support could be better. They don't have good support like Cisco. It can also be more stable and scalable."
"Wireless throughput has not kept up with the competition."
"The initial setup could be easier."
"I think the documentation of specific features could probably be improved. Especially if you want to try a new feature, sometimes you must test it thoroughly before implementing it with the client because the documentation doesn't give you the full background."
"The CPU load is too high. This causes the Internet to lag."
"The queuing functionality needs improvement. The initial setup could be simplified."
"They need to create a license for IBS. I have a lot of clients that have spam on their networks."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"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."
"This is an affordable solution."
"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."
"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."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"When we purchase MikroTik devices, a certain level of the license is included in the price."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches' pricing is reasonable."
"When you buy a license, it is for life and you don't need to buy another one every year."
"The price is affordable."
"MikroTik's equipment is very cheap compared to Cisco and Huawei."
"The solution is not expensive."
"It's definitely worth the investment."
"The tool has a low price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Educational Organization
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Comms Service Provider
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
Hospitality Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
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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