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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
12th
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
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 7.4%, up from 6.9% 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

"They have the ability, since they have a very big R&D team, to create an upgrade for any feature or patch very easily."
"We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."
"The required functionalities align with telecom requirements and have improved from a capacity perspective."
"Scalability isn't an issue."
"The most valuable features are the ease of configuration, availability of a GUI apart from the command line, and basic features such as VLAN configuration and routing between VLANs."
"It is also easy to implement in the first place."
"It is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches."
"So far, so good when it comes to stability."
"It is a high-quality product, and it won't let you down."
"The ability to manage firmware revisions."
"It's been working fine, it's been stable, and there are no interruptions."
"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."
"The ability to deploy quickly and then having one central location for all the settings are its most valuable aspects."
"It is very easy to deploy. The deployment time for a single device is a near instant."
"One of the most valuable features of Ubiquiti UniFi switches is their graphical interface and plug-and-play capability."
"The product's initial setup phase is very straightforward."
 

Cons

"There is room for improvement in the customer support and services. The response time could be better."
"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."
"The technical support is a bit difficult to work with if you don't speak Mandarin."
"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."
"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."
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."
"The graphical user interface could be much better."
"The solution needs to improve its documentation because it is quite poor."
"If Ubiquiti UniFi Switches had some live support instead of community support, that would go a long way."
"I face issues sometimes when two switches or APs are installed next to each other, leading to speed problems."
"I would like to see improvements in their PBX-related features. The current setup is closed and does not allow for integration with non-Ubiquiti VoIP devices or providers outside their ecosystem."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches’s pricing could be less expensive."
"The price could be lower."
"The initial deployment was a bit complex."
"The stability and installation could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very competitively priced, almost 4 out of 10.However, the low price point may sometimes raise concerns about quality for some companies."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight 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."
"The pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."
"It is cheaper than Cisco."
"A cost-effective product"
"Ubiquiti is one of the cheapest WiFi network providers that provide a very good WiFi network, which is monitored and deployable. The price is very fair for the technology they're offering."
"It is expensive."
"The price is good, and it doesn't require additional licenses."
"The price is reasonable."
"Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands."
"The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more expensive than other competitors."
"The price of this product is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Educational Organization
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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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