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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Swit...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
79
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 August 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 4.2%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.1%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches4.2%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.1%
Other92.7%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

DolfKrikke - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Architect at Previder
Long experience has delivered fast, reliable networking and intuitive management for clients
Regarding Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, there is nothing technically that needs improvement, but the support and cost are significant concerns. The main issue is that many customers are hesitant to purchase Cisco products because the support costs are very high. When I compare it to HP Aruba switches, for example, the support from HP is almost free. Cisco always charges for support, which is understandable because Cisco has a very large support organization like Cisco TAC behind it. Additionally, upgrades are not free with Cisco. Other vendors offer switch upgrades and firmware upgrades mostly free of charge. These are my main concerns.
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

"The most valuable features are virtualization and micro-segmentation."
"It's scalable, it is cloud-based controlled, we don't need to buy a dedicated controller, and it allows me to control all of my access points everywhere in all my companies."
"The most valuable feature of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is it is easy to manage."
"It is easy to use and stable."
"The deployment of the solution is quite fast."
"It is a stable and good product."
"Ability to expand connections."
"We use only Cisco Catalyst Switches and also Linksys Switches, which are the best kind."
"They last quite a while."
"The solution is stable, and the performance is good."
"The most valuable features are the ease of configuration, availability of a GUI apart from the command line, and basic features such as VLAN configuration and routing between VLANs."
"The initial setup is very straightforward and very easy. It takes minutes to set up Huawei products."
"We don't have any issues with the security of Huawei Ethernet Switches."
"The solution is very flexible with many different options."
"It is pretty straightforward to set up."
"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."
 

Cons

"Cisco offers a wide range of features, and in the enterprise and mid-segment market in Europe, we make use of most of them. Some features are essential for our operations, while others may go unused. The feature set provided by Cisco is comprehensive, and there's little more we could ask for. It would be a nice addition if, in the future, Cisco switches could incorporate artificial intelligence to provide proactive feedback and guidance instead of having to search for solutions ourselves. This development is likely to come with time, and we'll patiently await such enhanced functionality."
"Linksys support is subpar."
"I would like to see more manageability. That's primarily the reason why Linksys switches don't work in the enterprise space. They don't have the management and capabilities of other switches."
"Cisco Linksys could be more secure. It could also add a controller to control all the devices, like the access points and so on."
"In the future, I would like to see more focus on software-defined networking solutions."
"This product does not generate reports, so I would like to see something with better reporting."
"Endpoints need to be improved."
"It would be nice if they can provide support for local authentication protocol, which is a security feature."
"I am not satisfied with the current one involving the use of magnetic tape."
"The durability of the device can be improved."
"I would like to see some improvements in the access layer switch that is available in Aruba."
"Dashboard could be improved."
"There could be improvements in Huawei, such as adding features that Cisco has and Huawei currently lacks."
"The product’s pricing needs improvement. It could be more stable as well."
"We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster."
"I do not recommend this solution on the basis of scalability, monitoring and security."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Considering the problems that we have, Linksys is overpriced."
"If you want any feature, you have to go with the subscriptions offered by the tool."
"Licensing cost has not been much for the last five years. We have the same license working for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches prices are high. However, it was acceptable. The price is higher than competitors."
"The solution has a yearly licensing subscription."
"The solution is more expensive than competitors but is reliable and worth the money."
"There is no license required."
"I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very competitively priced, almost 4 out of 10.However, the low price point may sometimes raise concerns about quality for some companies."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"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."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
"This is an affordable solution."
"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
14%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding pricing, I take the cost of Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches into consideration.
What needs improvement with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, there is nothing technically that needs improvement, but the support and cost are significant concerns. The main issue is that many customers are hesitant...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
I am still working with Cisco products, but not exclusively. I also work with HP, Aruba, and other products like Mellanox and HP. I am a senior network engineer and architect for an integrator.
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.
 

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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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