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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
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 August 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.1%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 5.8%, 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 Switches5.8%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.1%
Other91.1%
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

"For small shops and IT businesses, this solution comes at an affordable price point."
"I was using Cisco Aruba HP Engine previously and switched because Huawei Ethernet Switches are user-friendly."
"The initial setup is very straightforward and very easy. It takes minutes to set up Huawei products."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very scalable - we can add on multiple net servers and integrate with third parties."
"It is a very stable solution."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches support multiple vendors. You can integrate them according to the network scenario. Their power consumption is low."
"We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."
"The CLI syntax."
"The product’s most valuable features are stability and scalability."
"I would recommend implementing this solution because it's quite easy."
"Ubiquiti's network management and the way you can manage many different devices on a network are really nice."
"It's very easy to deploy – much easier than MikroTik. It's very seamless and well-designed."
"The best feature of Ubiquiti is the intuitive interface for managing day-to-day work."
"The fact that you can manage everything including the switch-level configuration, and access point configuration of both the wireless networks and the LAN, is very useful."
"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 switches' PoE capabilities have made device deployment very easy."
 

Cons

"The OS, features, and usage aren't great. There's a lack of resources and support."
"The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are scalable but can be improved."
"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches should improve its user interface."
"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"The product’s pricing needs improvement. It could be more stable as well."
"Dashboard could be improved."
"Most configuration can be done on the GUI but sometimes you have to go under the hood and tweak on the CLI."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches can improve by putting more effort into security."
"The VPN technology in Ubiquiti products is really difficult for beginners who do not have the right skills."
"The technical support for this solution could be improved."
"It would be helpful to have better visibility into exactly what is going on in the network."
"Sometimes this solution works, and sometimes it doesn't. What I have found is that for two access points, it seems to be stable; beyond that, with three or four access points, it doesn't work."
"We've had issues with the power supply. I've had to change the power supply twice."
"Functionalities can change quite quickly without notice."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"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 exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"A cost-effective product"
"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."
"Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands."
"The solution only offers one-year warranties but should offer three-year or limited-loss warranties."
"With Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, you get what you pay for."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is one of the most cost-effective solutions in the market"
"The solution's pricing in the marketplace would probably be about three out of ten."
"Ubiquiti switches are quite affordable and you don't have to pay extra for support."
"UniFi Switches are cost-effective compared to Cisco."
"The price of this product is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

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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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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