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Huawei Ethernet Switches vs Ubiquiti UniFi 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
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 7.5%, up from 6.8% 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…
Thorsten Hansl - PeerSpot reviewer
Manage network traffic effectively with simple console management and helpful support
Before using UniFi Switches, I used a mixture of HP, Dell, Juniper, and some small D-Link switches. The main reason for switching was that the previous switches were old, with no more updates or support. I decided to use UniFi as a unified solution for all my needs, which includes various sizes of switches.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The affordability of this solution has been most useful."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches also have effective network switching features."
"The HTTP features for security are very good. We use all of the regular features."
"The solution is very flexible with many different options."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"In terms of the most valuable features, LAN switching is more comfortable and valuable in the network. It is easy to configure and easy to deploy. It is helpful for the installation and it is easy to troubleshoot issues. It's an easy product to understand. It's a good solution."
"If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it."
"It is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches."
"The free support from Ubiquiti for UniFi Switches has been very good."
"Good price point and very simple to use."
"It is very easy to deploy. The deployment time for a single device is a near instant."
"Overall the solution functions very well."
"The GUI interface is very easy to use and the Linux-based command-line interface is also good."
"The customers who buy the access points use the standard Ubiquiti management systems because they're freeware tools. We usually get all the requests and materials from the customer, who knows exactly what he wants."
"It's very easy to deploy – much easier than MikroTik. It's very seamless and well-designed."
"The price of Ubiquiti is worth it because the integration of the switches is seamless. It's like they just talk to each other."
 

Cons

"The pricing could always be improved."
"Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion."
"The configuration could be improved and deployment should be easier."
"The stability can be improved."
"Devices should have the ability to configure more easily."
"The solution should make the text report more accessible."
"It could potentially be difficult to get parts depending on where you live."
"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"The product needs to improve its pricing."
"They can improve the visibility of networks to match Meraki switches, which have good visibility tools to go through the network. In a Meraki device, you get a clear picture when using the bug interface. You can also see its neighbors and have a clear picture of all connected devices. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches do not have such features that Meraki switches provide."
"I would like to see the pricing improved."
"I face issues sometimes when two switches or APs are installed next to each other, leading to speed problems."
"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."
"There is room for improvement in terms fo customer service and support."
"I do not have any notes for improvements."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is not a cheap solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"From the initial purchase, you will pay for a license and you do not need to pay for a license again. The price depends on the size of the infrastructure."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"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."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
"Ubiquiti switches are quite affordable and you don't have to pay extra for support."
"It's challenging to compare Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and other brands directly due to the significant price difference, especially between US brands like Cisco and Aruba versus others. However, compared to US brands, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more cost-effective. On the other hand, if compared with brands from China, it might seem expensive."
"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"It's around $179 a device."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more expensive than other competitors."
"I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others."
"Everything was bought in a one-time buy as a capital investment, so there isn't any licensing."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is one of the most cost-effective solutions in the market"
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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%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
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.
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 do you like most about Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to...
 

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UniFi Switches
 

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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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