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Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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

Cisco Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
138
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
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
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 9.0%, down from 14.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Ethernet Switches9.0%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.2%
Other87.8%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Sachin-Yadav - PeerSpot reviewer
Network & Security Engineer at Arrow PC Network Private Limited
Network segmentation has improved security and performance across all departments
Cisco Ethernet Switches offer various features such as L3 capable models which help me with my routing requirements, OSPF, EIGRP, and VRF for segmentation, as well as policy-based routing. Additionally, it provides a high layer of enterprise security via 802.1X port-based authentication, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, IP Guard, ACLs, and integration with Cisco ISE. I have been using Cisco Ethernet Switches for more than four years, and they have provided me stability, better connectivity, and higher speed. My organization values these switches greatly.
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…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"One valuable feature is that you can string a number of switches together, and the fact that there are various methods to connect them, such as by stacking."
"It's for industry products, so it's easy to use."
"Because the failure rate is so low and the product lasts for so long, the ROI is high."
"They just work, and their reliability has been great for our organization."
"They have the best after-sales support that I have ever worked with."
"It has improved the network reliability, it has improved the network availability which results to improved productivity of the users (Increased ROI)."
"With stable switches, we can focus on our own products."
"The most valuable aspect of the solution is the ability to manage the switches and the ability to have a certain level of familiarity with setting up and configuring the switches."
"They have the ability, since they have a very big R&D team, to create an upgrade for any feature or patch very easily."
"The tool's valuable features are easy to deploy and troubleshoot with available documentation. They are cost-effective and can reduce operational expenses. Huawei Ethernet Switches have built-in AI features for monitoring and analytics. These are the tool's solutions, not third-party integrations."
"The solution is very flexible with many different options."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very stable."
"It is pretty straightforward to set up."
"It is also easy to implement in the first place."
"So far, so good when it comes to stability."
"I was using Cisco Aruba HP Engine previously and switched because Huawei Ethernet Switches are user-friendly."
 

Cons

"The technical support could improve, they are about average quality."
"They need to offer free replacements until the end of life for devices."
"This is a very expensive product. Without a license, part of the switch will not function."
"Better manageability and ease of use would be an improvement."
"At the moment the switches that you have can't scale because they've got their control plane and data plane in the same device."
"We have supply issues when ordering switches. It used to be a minimum of six to eight weeks. Now it has become around six months. That's the only issue we have."
"I haven't heard from my engineers that they said it's excellent."
"In the case of an already existing network, we encounter technical issues related to following protocols."
"The GUI could be improved. It could be much more adaptable."
"Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion."
"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower."
"The performance has been slow at times."
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."
"I would like to see more training opportunities available."
"There could be improvements in Huawei, such as adding features that Cisco has and Huawei currently lacks."
"The tool is not very robust in harsh environments. Issues with cooling and power can cause these switches to fail, which concerns customers. They work well in data centers but might be problematic in places without cooling or heat."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution has different prices depending on the features that you want to have."
"It is an expensive product since it is used in a large network where you cannot rely on some cheaply priced solution."
"The product is expensive."
"The pricing is reasonable so I rate it a six out of ten."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are more expensive than Huawei Ethernet Switches."
"Cisco is quite expensive. In our market, a lot of customers are forced to go with something else because they cannot afford a brand-new Cisco even though they know a Cisco switch will be more reliable."
"Cisco now has more products that are priced for small businesses, so they do have some cheaper models."
"We are happy with the pricing from Cisco."
"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"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."
"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 pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise35
Large Enterprise55
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
Which would you choose - Fortinet Fortiswitch secure access or Cisco Ethernet Switches?
We researched Cisco but ultimately chose Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access, mostly because of the price. Fortinet FortiSwitch is an ethernet switch solution that provides security and performance...
In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Cisco or Juniper Ethernet switches were the better fit for us. We decided to go with Juniper. Juniper ethernet switches are a lesser-known...
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.
 

Also Known As

Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Linz AG
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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