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Nokia Ethernet Service Switch 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

Nokia Ethernet Service Switch
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
22nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
3.1
Number of Reviews
7
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 April 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is 1.0%, up from 0.7% 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%
Nokia Ethernet Service Switch1.0%
Other91.5%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

L.
Project Manager and Assistant General Manager at tele
Ensures network reliability and meets compliance requirements
We can understand the customer network better and propose products accordingly as areas for improvement. Engaging with customers directly would improve how that could be done easily. Many times there is a requirement for very low-end products, which Nokia Ethernet Service Switch is not currently marketing many of the lower-end products.
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

"On several occasions we encountered major issues with the solution and have found the Nokia technical support to be quite supportive."
"The solution saves time and money for my customer in terms of reliability and product durability."
"The highest value lies in aggregating the data to improve both traffic management and device utilization, emphasizing the importance of engagement and liability."
"7210 SAS help transformed our legacy network to an MPLS based services and improved the network performance and availability."
"Despite initial hindrances, once understood, these differences help in forming a good career foundation."
"The most valuable features are user functionality and interoperability."
"The performance and reliability are the solution's most valuable features."
"The most valuable feature is the product's availability."
"The solution’s scalability is good."
"The solution is very reliable and stable."
"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 support clients across different locations remotely. Additionally, we can even restart devices remotely through the UniFi SD-WAN."
"It is a high-quality product, and it won't let you down."
"I would gladly recommend Ubiquiti UniFi Switches."
"One of the most valuable features of Ubiquiti UniFi switches is their graphical interface and plug-and-play capability."
"It's been working fine, it's been stable, and there are no interruptions."
"Overall the solution functions very well."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more collaboration with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) vendors, such as Itron."
"I would like to see more collaboration with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) vendors, such as Itron."
"The segment routing could be improved, and they could also transfer a lot of legacy to the cloud domain."
"I would suggest improvements regarding enhancing support response times and implementing user interface modifications for quicker and more user-friendly interactions."
"The release is not very stable. You should have stability in the card."
"The solution needs more monitoring tools."
"We would like to have an unified monitoring system, while Nokia have different monitoring system for different product, we find it to be quite troublesome."
"I would prefer that all the licenses be open for our use."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is not a cheap solution."
"The support is pretty much email-based and that's horrible for an enterprise product. I can't call anybody right away."
"We have been having issues with non-homogeneity."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need to add DNS lookup features."
"I had some initial problems with the configuration that necessitated contacting technical support."
"I would say they're a little bit harder than most for the initial install if you are a pro-consumer."
"The price could be lower."
"The UniFi switches are for people who are not very into technology and if you have a big deployment with special configurations then this line of switches is very limited."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is very competitive in comparison with that of the competition."
"It is quite expensive compared to alternative technologies."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more expensive than other competitors."
"The price of the solution is fair compared to others. However, it is expensive."
"Ubiquiti is very reasonable."
"It is expensive."
"Everything was bought in a one-time buy as a capital investment, so there isn't any licensing."
"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."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Performing Arts
10%
Educational Organization
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?
We can understand the customer network better and propose products accordingly as areas for improvement. Engaging with customers directly would improve how that could be done easily. Many times the...
What is your primary use case for Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?
I am a system integrator working for different customers. My clients use this product for their network, either for network upgrade or new rollout.
What advice do you have for others considering Nokia Ethernet Service Switch?
This possibility could be provided by the vendor. I advise people looking to use Nokia Ethernet Service Switch to always look for reliability rather than going for cheaper Chinese products. On a sc...
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

Nokia ESS, Nokia 7450 Ethernet Service Switch, Nokia 7450 ESS
UniFi Switches
 

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