Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Luxul Switches comparison

Cisco and Luxul are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. Cisco is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.8, while Luxul is ranked #28. Cisco holds a 11.9% mindshare in ES, compared to Luxul’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Cisco Ethernet Switches and Luxul Switches compete in the network technology category. Cisco Ethernet Switches generally have the upper hand due to their robust performance and extensive scalability, making them attractive to enterprises needing comprehensive solutions.

Features: Cisco Ethernet Switches provide advanced Layer 3 functionality, VLAN support, and high port density for complex networks. Luxul Switches focus on simple management options, plug-and-play setup, and essential functionality, ideal for smaller networks.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Luxul Switches are easier to deploy due to their intuitive design requiring minimal technical expertise, suitable for quick installations. Cisco Ethernet Switches, while more complex, offer superior scalability and integration options, backed by comprehensive customer support, fitting extensive deployments.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Ethernet Switches have a higher initial setup cost reflecting their feature set and scalability, leading to higher ROI in large-scale setups. Luxul Switches, with a lower price point and quicker setup, provide value for simpler network needs, appealing to cost-conscious buyers.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

136

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Luxul Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

28th

Average Rating

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

AV Over IP Switching (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Ethernet Switches is 11.9%, down from 18.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Luxul Switches is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cisco Ethernet Switches	11.9%
Luxul Switches	0.7%
Other	87.4%

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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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Paul Krakowiak

Owner/Operator at KPax Audio Video - Networking & Security Surveillance

Rock-solid connectivity and WiFi coverage

It's a hardwired solution so our customers do not have to use a mesh network — I really dislike that. It causes too much delay, etc. As with any product, there is always room for improvement. A good router is not cheap. A good switch is not cheap. Let's say somebody develops a new frequency — 7GHz. Well, in that case, you'd need a special router. I have some customers who request Cat7 for their homes. That's way too much. So I'd say, "What are you going to run over here? Let's just run fiber optics. Then the customer will respond, "Well, I read somewhere and other people have told me that if you're going to wire your house, go with Cat7." I'd say, "Sir, you're not going to even utilize Cat5e." I use Cat5e, and believe it or not, I can pump at 10 gigabits per second with Cat5e. The same was true with ePoE — now we have ePoE+. Some switches with ePoE cannot supply as much juice as the modern ePoE+, which requires much more power. The basic switch doesn't have the capacity to deal with that. The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic. It pretty much just covers some basic IP information, defense, and how to change the administrator password — that's pretty much it. I am a dealer, I shouldn't have to contact support for basic answers.

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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

"Multicast is a great feature of this product."

"The most valuable feature of Cisco Ethernet Switches is their stability. They are rock solid, and that's the advantage of Cisco."

"Cisco Ethernet Switches is stable and robust."

"We appreciate Cisco Ethernet Switches because we can install them and forget them, which is the most important thing for us."

"It's for industry products, so it's easy to use."

"The initial setup is really easy."

"It is a scalable solution, and we have more than 35 customers who use it."

"When it comes to switching routing, we have no doubts about Cisco."

More Cisco Ethernet Switches pros

"Remote access to the router is a huge time saver."

"The solution is less expensive than other options."

"The ePoE+ is great."

Cons

"Cisco switches are good as they are, but it would be a major feature if they have built-in routers. Some of the Microchip switches have routers built in the same device. They have a router switch. For some of the sites, we deploy such switches because the client does not want a separate router and a separate switch. So, we go for a router switch with maybe 24 ports. Some of them are fiber, and some of them are ethernet. It would be a major improvement to what Cisco is already doing. Behind the scenes, a lot of scripting and stuff like this is happening. A lot of workload can be lifted if Cisco had a good GUI. If you look at Microchip switches, they have a good GUI in addition to the CLI."

"Their firmware could be better secured against vulnerabilities or other exploits. Also, only selected catalyst switches are allowed to onboard to Cisco SD Access technology."

"Cisco Ethernet Switches could improve if they removed the command line interface and replaced it with a better GUI. It is too difficult at the moment, we always need to figure out the commands."

"Up to a certain network size, it is easy to scale, but after that, it becomes difficult."

"Better manageability and ease of use would be an improvement."

"Cisco could definitely work on delivering improved pricing to its customers."

"The technical support has room for improvement."

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

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"Documentation and access to it could be greatly improved."

"The documentation could be improved; it's quite basic."

"You do need to be an IT person in order to handle the initial setup. An AV person would struggle a bit."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's a little expensive."

"These switches are expensive, but they are an excellent buy and definitely have value for the investment."

"Cisco is an industry leader, but the price is very high."

"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."

"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."

"Cisco offers annual and three-year license options."

"It is an expensive product since it is used in a large network where you cannot rely on some cheaply priced solution."

More Cisco Ethernet Switches pricing and cost advice

"The price completely depends on the environment. There are no additional fees."

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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

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Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Healthcare Company

10%

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Midsize Enterprise

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	58
Midsize Enterprise	36
Large Enterprise	53

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In terms of ethernet switches, would you go with Cisco or Juniper?

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Overview

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

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Luxul is the leading innovator of simple-to-deploy professional grade IP networking solutions made just for custom installation professionals. Designed for use in both residential and commercial environments, the Luxul family offers a complete line of solutions that simplify network design and deployment—resulting in a scalable network that is both powerful and easy to install. With Luxul, installers can deliver the ultimate IP network without the complexity associated with traditional networking gear. All Luxul products include free lifetime support and a three-year limited warranty. Plus, Luxul equipment is available only through authorized distributors of residential and commercial integration products.

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