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Huawei Ethernet Switches vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
14th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 5.5%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches5.5%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.2%
Other91.3%
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…
Donald Ochanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Manager at Network Security and Crypto
Has delivered reliable performance over the years but still needs improvements in advanced networking features
I generally recommend Ubiquiti UniFi Switches for medium-sized corporate clients, as most of them don't mind the brand as long as the system works. With major corporate clients, they still have the mentality that Cisco is superior in the market, but medium-sized clients are easier to deploy at that level. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are improving technically since my last implementation. Our field engineers report significant improvements, and I was involved in Kenya's last general elections where we used Ubiquiti equipment, both wireless and switching, which performed excellently. My assessment of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches' centralized management is that, while I haven't interacted with it extensively, it works similarly to Cisco and Meraki platforms. Field engineers should be able to provide better answers regarding this feature. The port isolation feature on Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is standard, which I believe is appropriate considering they provide standard security features on the port.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is cheap."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its very simple configuration."
"The most valuable feature is the audit systems. I also like that it can synchronize on the alternate configuration of products together at the same time."
"The solution is stable and the performance is good."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei Ethernet Switches is the power ethernet which allows you to generate hubs to 10 Gbps data on the ethernet cable."
"The CLI syntax."
"The solution is stable, and the performance is good."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches support multiple vendors. You can integrate them according to the network scenario. Their power consumption is low."
"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is that once you buy them, you own them."
"The tool's most valuable feature is port security, which allows blocking/disabling ports. The ports also have PoE capability."
"The solution is very good for expanding our LAN, the product has proven itself to be stable, the scalability is very good, the installation itself is very easy, and I haven't found the cost of the solution to be too high."
"The product's easy integration with other Ubiquiti devices is a huge advantage."
"The product's most valuable features include its robust performance and reliability."
"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is the graphic user interface for monitoring, where you can see the status of the device in real-time. I use those features across the campus. I use the APs as my beacons to tell me whether the area of the school of the network is down or not. Those will be the first to alert me that there is a problem with the network or a device. They provide me with more than only monitoring themselves, I use them in order to monitor all the devices."
"Ubiquiti is one step above the consumer level. They cost a little bit more, but they just seem to be drop-dead reliable, and they're keeping up with the latest standards."
"I highly recommend Ubiquiti UniFi Switches due to their ease of management and cost efficiency."
 

Cons

"I have issues with the support's communication language. The tool's UI can be better."
"The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."
"The interoperability of the devices, in general, on the Huawei switches is not good and is known to be not good. Maybe they can improve this a bit."
"I would like the tool to improve its operational efficiency, speed, security features, and functionalities."
"The technical support is a bit difficult to work with if you don't speak Mandarin."
"I would like to see more training opportunities available."
"We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster."
"Dashboard could be improved."
"The biggest thing I found with Ubiquiti was that they started coming out with different product lines, and that's okay, but those products don't integrate well with their management platform."
"It would be beneficial for us if Ubiquiti had a team of advanced data transportation specialists that we could get feedback from. We are not experts in data transportation, so having this sort of resource would be helpful for us."
"In the next release, it would be beneficial to include a face recognition feature for door access control to enhance security and user convenience."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches’s pricing could be less expensive."
"Ubiquiti tends to end-of-life things faster than other companies do. Cisco tends to be in the 8-, 10-, 12-year time frame, and Ubiquiti tends to be in the 4- or 5-year time frame."
"There is room for improvement in terms fo customer service and support."
"One area for improvement would be having a web interface directly on the device itself. That's the one thing that makes them more difficult for less experienced technicians to configure."
"I had some initial problems with the configuration that necessitated contacting technical support."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"A cost-effective product"
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"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."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is one of the most cost-effective solutions in the market"
"UniFi Switches are cost-effective compared to Cisco."
"Apart from the basic licensing costs, there are no additional charges attached to the product."
"Ubiquiti is very reasonable."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more expensive than other competitors."
"The price is reasonable."
"The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people."
"The price should be improved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
7%
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 Business46
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise1
 

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.
Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?
Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are cost-effective, offering similar performance and features as higher-priced alternatives like Cisco or Ruckus.
 

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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)
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