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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
13th
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
11th
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 May 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.9%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.3%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.3%
Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches2.9%
Other93.8%
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 feature is basic networking functionality."
"The product offers a very professional experience."
"Cisco has better support and the switches are easier to use."
"The reliability is the best feature."
"The most valuable features are uptime and stability."
"The most important feature related to this solution is that most of the time, it covers all of what we need for our projects."
"Manageable features, which we heavily used like web GUI and SNMP."
"They are very reliable, they do not break, and we have some old switches that are still working."
"Huawei Ethernet switches are easy to use and can be managed using either the GUI or via the command-line."
"The most valuable feature is the audit systems. I also like that it can synchronize on the alternate configuration of products together at the same time."
"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."
"The performance of Huawei is good, and it provides security capabilities."
"I was using Cisco Aruba HP Engine previously and switched because Huawei Ethernet Switches are user-friendly."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are functional. It has a good response to resolve issues."
"Huawei switches come in small, medium, and large capacities and can be used for monitoring and switching."
"We don't have any issues with the security of Huawei Ethernet Switches."
 

Cons

"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable but could be better."
"The Linksys depends on the environment; if it's an easy-going environment, they're pretty stable, but in more complex network environments, Cisco is definitely a lot more stable."
"Every time Cisco has their own product — like CCP (Cisco Configuration Professional) which is a nightmare to use."
"The additional features which I would like to suggest is to implement user friendly GUI for easier network management."
"It should be cheaper. We need a better price from Cisco. Its initial setup and support should also be improved."
"Their price is quite high compared to their competitors."
"It would be ideal if, for private users that are not companies, the solution could be made even cheaper."
"This product does not scale to environments where there is a lot of network traffic."
"The configuration could be improved and deployment should be easier. It's also quite expensive."
"There is room for improvement in the customer support and services. The response time could be better."
"The availability and the speed of the firmware updates are the only things wrong with Huawei. There are some vulnerabilities on the hardware."
"In the future, incorporating AI features into Ethernet switches, particularly in the controller base, would be beneficial."
"It’s hard to get technical support."
"There are some support issues."
"The pricing could always be improved."
"There could be improvements in Huawei, such as adding features that Cisco has and Huawei currently lacks."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing cost has not been much for the last five years. We have the same license working for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches."
"Licensing fees for this product are billed on a yearly basis."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet SwitchesRev Services should be less expensive."
"Considering the problems that we have, Linksys is overpriced."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. You only need to pay standard licensing costs."
"The cost of Linksys switches is very reasonable and for a small enterprise like my company, it's perfect."
"The tool's price is reasonable."
"The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"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."
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"A cost-effective product"
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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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