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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

 

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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
6.8
Number of Reviews
76
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 September 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.1%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.3%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.3%
Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches2.1%
Other94.6%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Hakan Pehlivan - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced broadcast management with trusted support and intuitive interfaces
Cisco is the best on the Metro Solution side and also strong in the broadcast sector. Cisco and Arista support the IP standard, which is more in demand nowadays for TV broadcasting. Cisco is trusted by most broadcast customers for data centers due to their experience and knowledge. Cisco Linksys switches offer ease of management and experience, especially for engineers holding CCNA certificates. The functionalities and measurements are similar across switches, but Cisco offers a useful web interface.
Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"Their speed and their ability to handle the network well are the most significant aspects of the product."
"The most valuable features are virtualization and micro-segmentation."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable since no issues have been reported."
"I find the security features of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches most valuable."
"There is no need for my company to pay for additional support."
"This product is fine and works well in the background."
"I would recommend Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches to other organizations."
"The most valuable feature is the dynamic routing."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity."
"One scenario where Huawei Ethernet Switches improved network efficiency was last year when a customer needed switches with 10 gigabits, which are not very common in the market. Huawei provided this kind of switch, enabling the customer to upgrade their network from 1 gigabit to 10 gigabit speeds across all devices."
"The HTTP features for security are very good. We use all of the regular features."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei Ethernet Switches is the power ethernet which allows you to generate hubs to 10 Gbps data on the ethernet cable."
"The most valuable aspect of Huawei Ethernet Switches is their excellent scalability."
"When you buy a switch from Huawei, the switches come along with a lot of features that you do not need to pay extra money for."
"What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
 

Cons

"We are using an old version of this solution and it could be more stable."
"Endpoints need to be improved."
"If possible, we'd like to see support in our country, but it will be difficult as we are located in Iran."
"The pricing for this solution needs to be improved."
"Python or some automation tools should be incorporated into the CLI shell of devices."
"The licensing could be simplified."
"On a scale of one to ten, with one being the worst and ten being the best, I rate the tool's scalability as seven since there are some limitations."
"The pricing can be a bit unstable."
"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion."
"I had issues with patching the IOS. But right now I think Huawei has improved very much in the advanced technology and is more stable now. I think patch and bug fixes should be announced on a scheduled basis."
"The performance has been slow at times."
"The technical support is a bit difficult to work with if you don't speak Mandarin."
"I didn't like the Huawei Switches because of the different versions resetting the configuration issue. Huawei doesn't support Layer 3 modes while TOE and ARP have some issues."
"The graphical user interface could be much better."
"Devices should have the ability to configure more easily."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is more expensive than competitors but is reliable and worth the money."
"It is cheap."
"Cisco switches are a little expensive when it comes to the price."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. You only need to pay standard licensing costs."
"It is costly. Because of its pricing, customers are not ready to buy Cisco solutions, and they are going for other brands."
"If you want any feature, you have to go with the subscriptions offered by the tool."
"The price of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is higher than competitors, such as Huawei."
"Licensing cost has not been much for the last five years. We have the same license working for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"The pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"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."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Educational Organization
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise12
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?
It's hard for me to say if there's any room for improvement with them. With Cisco, having tools that allow for easier management and configuration would benefit the Cisco switches because the Links...
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.
 

Also Known As

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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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