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Broadcom StrataDNX 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

Broadcom StrataDNX
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
26th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
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
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Broadcom StrataDNX is 0.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 7.1%, up from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

WILLIAM SANITATE - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly stable product and auto-updates the software
Customer service support depends on money. If you're a white box manufacturer and we're selling thousands of these, you're going to get awesome support, a ten, amazing support. But if you're starting and need only one or two chips, the support is just access to online stuff or whatever's been done. The better support comes with more units bought. Initially, I would probably rate the support a five out of ten. But then we paid more money, and suddenly, it became a ten, awesome. We had people showing up in the office and walking us through it. But there are also different support models. You can work with them directly or with distributors like Avnet or Arrow, who can provide support. And then there's higher level support with the team in Los Angeles who can provide even more support. It just depends on how many units you're going to buy. The more you buy, the more support you get in the queue.
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

"Easy to integrate with any of the other hardware platforms."
"The good thing about the StrataDNX is that the Broadcom family is very interchangeable, so they work well with different optical transceivers."
"UniFi Switches' best feature is the ability to switch voltage from 24 to 48, and it's almost the only device on the market with this feature."
"The GUI interface is very easy to use and the Linux-based command-line interface is also good."
"The best feature of Ubiquiti is the intuitive interface for managing day-to-day work."
"Managing the switches, such as the main server router, is straightforward. If you use UniFi, it’s easy because everything is integrated into the product. You can discover and manage any connected device with just one piece of equipment, like the UniFi controller. This applies to both the wireless LAN and the wired LAN. UniFi products are simple to manage and help maintain a good network profile."
"Because it's a managed switch, I have the ability to set controls and configure traffic priorities, VLAN ports, etc."
"It is great size-wise and the user interface is easy to use. You don't need to be a pro to use this solution."
"The user interface makes it simple to configure and manage."
"The free support from Ubiquiti for UniFi Switches has been very good."
 

Cons

"The number of surfaces that can be handled by the chipset could be increased."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing model."
"The documentation for command lines needs to be improved."
"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 had some initial problems with the configuration that necessitated contacting technical support."
"I would like to see improvements in their PBX-related features."
"The management of this product needs to be improved."
"We've had issues with the power supply. I've had to change the power supply twice. I'm not sure what the issue is. We're still trying to work out why we're having problems with the switches and the cutting of the power supply. The solution should look into this to see if there is something wrong with the product."
"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."
"I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"With Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, you get what you pay for."
"The solution only offers one-year warranties but should offer three-year or limited-loss warranties."
"There are no licensing fees; you just purchase it and run it."
"It is expensive."
"The solution's pricing in the marketplace would probably be about three out of ten."
"The price of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is really good. We have deployed a few Ubiquiti UniFi Switches in New Zealand, and they are a value for money. They are cheaper and stable, but if you have the budget, I would recommend Meraki switches."
"Ubiquiti is very reasonable."
"The price of this product is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
24%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Also Known As

StrataDNX
UniFi Switches
 

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Sample Customers

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