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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
11th
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
6.6
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.4%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 7.5%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches7.5%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.4%
Other89.1%
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

"It is a very stable solution."
"They are very user-friendly. Handling Huawei is very easy."
"They last quite a while."
"It is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches."
"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 solution is easy to set up."
"The most valuable aspect of Huawei Ethernet Switches is their excellent scalability."
"Huawei is very cost-effective and they have all the features, so I would not have a problem recommending it to anybody."
"Because it's a managed switch, I have the ability to set controls and configure traffic priorities, VLAN ports, etc."
"The tool's most valuable feature is port security, which allows blocking/disabling ports. The ports also have PoE capability."
"Great information on the graphical interface."
"It is very easy to deploy. The deployment time for a single device is a near instant."
"The performance is good. They also have good prices."
"The most valuable feature of UniFi Switches is the simple management via the UniFi console."
"This product is very reasonably priced."
"We primarily use this solution for the VPN and it has been successful for us."
 

Cons

"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"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 licensing cost attached to the solution is atrocious, so from an improvement perspective, it should be made cheaper."
"The stability can be improved."
"The interoperability of the devices, in general, on the Huawei switches is not good and is known to be not good."
"Presently, the solution doesn't offer any AI integrations with the product hardware."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware."
"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."
"I face issues sometimes when two switches or APs are installed next to each other, leading to speed problems."
"The price could be lower."
"The management console could be improved, it's very, very slow."
"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 need to upgrade everything too often."
"The VPN technology in Ubiquiti products is really difficult for beginners who do not have the right skills."
"I face issues sometimes when two switches or APs are installed next to each other, leading to speed problems."
"There is currently an issue with supply of switches which needs to be sorted out."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"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."
"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"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 initial setup is straightforward."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is one of the most cost-effective solutions in the market"
"The price is good, and it doesn't require additional licenses."
"The price should be improved."
"I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others."
"Ubiquiti switches are quite affordable and you don't have to pay extra for support."
"It is expensive."
"The price could be improved."
"Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
University
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 Business45
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.
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...
 

Also Known As

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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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