Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

137

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

11th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 9.5%, down from 16.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.4%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco Ethernet Switches	9.5%
Huawei Ethernet Switches	3.4%
Other	87.1%

Ethernet Switches

Featured Reviews

Myint Aung

Head of the Solutions Department at BIM Group of Companies

Exceptional network support and AI integration drive performance while suggesting enhancements for future use cases

I work with both HyperFlex and other Cisco products. I prefer to make online support available because I can utilize my CCIE architect, solution consultant, and engineer team along with our account manager and product sales team. We can clarify requirements and decide how to support you. We should arrange a conference call about Cisco Ethernet Switches where I can invite my architect and consultant to clarify more about the features that are most beneficial for improving network efficiency. Today is AI day, and all the new firmware includes AI to optimize the performance, traffic, and security of Cisco Ethernet Switches. It's performing very well. With many solutions and vendors available, you have to decide on one. I am extremely satisfied with the licensing cost for Cisco Ethernet Switches. For the price of Cisco Ethernet Switches, I would rate it a 7. My overall rating for Cisco Ethernet Switches is 10 out of 10.

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Muhammad Kabir Salihu

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…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"These switches are both stable and scalable."

"It is the best product; I would advise others to go for it, because all the features are there and in other switches some features are missing, but Cisco provides all the required features."

"Cisco Switches serve their purpose; they add value to the virtual workload, and you can tap into all of the features for your virtual workload environment."

"This product is widely available and the warranty is very good."

"The most valuable feature of Cisco Ethernet Switches is its hardware."

"The solution is extremely stable."

"This solution is overall a high-grade solution compared to others."

"I like that it's easy to use."

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"Huawei Ethernet Switches are both scalable and stable."

"The solution is stable and the performance is good."

"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."

"My advice for anybody who is considering this product is not to be afraid of it, just because Huawei is not a true American brand."

"Huawei Ethernet Switches support multiple vendors. You can integrate them according to the network scenario. Their power consumption is low."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"It is cheap."

"In terms of the most valuable features, LAN switching is more comfortable and valuable in the network. It is easy to configure and easy to deploy. It is helpful for the installation and it is easy to troubleshoot issues. It's an easy product to understand. It's a good solution."

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Cons

"I think the price should be cheaper to be able to afford more."

"Cisco Ethernet Switches is a very expensive solution."

"In my opinion, Cisco Ethernet Switches can be improved by needing some cloud access."

"Cisco can improve its stability for the BGP protocol. It is not stable while recalculating the BGP table."

"There are instances where the commands you are familiar with might change or be replaced with newer syntax."

"The enterprise-level switches should have a simpler deployment. They should make it possible for lower-skilled workers to be able to deploy the product."

"Firewall features should be pre-enabled in Cisco Ethernet switches. FortiGate switches are considered more valuable because they have firewall capabilities."

"Cisco switches are very highly-priced in comparison to other similar products."

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"The company needs to provide more on hand training on the product."

"The technical support is technically savvy, but the communication via English is not so easy."

"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."

"There could be some improvement in the dashboards and that's something that could be included in the next update."

"The solution should make the text report more accessible."

"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."

"The documentation needs to be better"

"The technical support is a bit difficult to work with if you don't speak Mandarin."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license required for this solution and the price could be better."

"The pricing is reasonable, and for small business it is acceptable."

"The cost of this solution is expensive."

"The price is very high though it is priced right for the level of quality."

"The solution does not require a license. However, it is expensive and the price could improve."

"When you compare with other products, they are more or less the same price."

"Price is a pain point for us. We've lost a lot of bids, and the reason has been that we majorly quoted Cisco devices. Some of our competitors quoted other devices like Ubiquity or Microchip. Some even quoted this Chinese product TP-Link, and they won the bid over us because we quoted Cisco. Meanwhile, the major reason why we quoted Cisco is reliability and stability from day one. They also last longer. The prices could be worked on so that they become more affordable. We had to deploy a city-wide WiFi network, and we were working in conjunction with Google. Because of the price, even Google recommended a product called Ruckus, so we used Ruckus over Cisco. Its price and license were the main reasons. You have to pay to renew the license every year. Even though you also renew the licenses for Ruckus, but they are much cheaper than Cisco. So, while I would recommend Cisco any time, the trouble remains with the pricing."

"It is very expensive."

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"The tool's price is affordable and I would rate it a five out of ten. The prices are fixed with no additional cost involved."

"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."

"This is an affordable solution."

"The product is competitively priced in its market."

"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 exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."

"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."

"I would say that the product is cost-effective."

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Comparison Review

it_user82779

Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Jan 29, 2014

Benefits of Juniper vs Cisco

Both are decent products. I prefer Juniper for the following reasons: 1) Cleaner separation of data plane from control plane. Higher end Cisco devices are better at this but most of the lower end products still seem to be more integrated than I like. 2) The Hierarchical config design means I can…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	59
Midsize Enterprise	35
Large Enterprise	55

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	20

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 do you like most about Huawei Ethernet Switches?

The solution is scalable.

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.

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Overview

Cisco Ethernet Switches scale to meet the needs of networks of all sizes. They are Secure, Reliable and Seamless.

Cisco

Huawei SOHO & SMB Switches, an Energy-saving Ethernet access switches with service features that are easy to install and maintain. It has a S1700 Series Enterprise Switches that caters from small- to medium-sized businesses and Internet cafes.

Huawei

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)

Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches