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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
9th
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
14th
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 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 4.3%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, 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 Switches4.3%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.2%
Other92.5%
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

"Overall, I would highly recommend this product."
"The most important feature related to this solution is that most of the time, it covers all of what we need for our projects."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable since no issues have been reported."
"The solution is stable."
"Technical support from Cisco is the best."
"it's a stable solution. We have not experienced any bugs or issues. Many data centers and enterprise data centers prefer Cisco to any other product because they are very stable."
"It is a stable and good product."
"Most of the time, people don't have to do anything to Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches for them to work correctly, as they work right out of the box in their environment."
"The solution easily integrates and operates well with Cisco."
"Huawei Ethernet switches have a price advantage over other solutions; you can buy about four Huawei switches for the price of one Cisco switch."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are functional. It has a good response to resolve issues."
"The solution is easy to use, flexible, stable, and it offers great performance."
"We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."
"The HTTP features for security are very good, and we use all of the regular features."
"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."
"We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity."
 

Cons

"The price is somewhat high."
"We are using an old version of this solution and it could be more stable."
"The solution's framework and some of the techniques need improvement. I've been watching Aruba, and they have a lot of technologies within the access points. For example, it has a virtual controller to connect all Aruba switches."
"The installation could be simplified."
"Linksys support is subpar."
"The solution is not scalable in a larger organization network; we prefer to use Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switches for enterprise-level organizations."
"The solution's price could be better."
"The solution is costly."
"One of the problems with Huawei is that when you receive a product quote from one of the vendors, you cannot get prices from the other ones because they register your request with Huawei."
"The stability could be improved."
"There could be some improvement in the dashboards and that's something that could be included in the next update."
"The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."
"But you might be sacrificing security or risking involvement in a politically unstable situation."
"The product should improve cloud capability."
"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The solution's marketing could be better. It spends money on marketing but doesn't highlight the most important features. Sometimes, it provides too much information, which can confuse customers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There can be limited features for the solution based on the pricing of the package you choose. You will need to pay more to get more performance. However, the router can perform even better with certain extra costs. Sometimes the budgets do not fit all these types of upgrades that become expensive."
"It is cheap."
"Licensing cost has not been much for the last five years. We have the same license working for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches."
"Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
"The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
"The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a less expensive solution than other vendors."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. You only need to pay standard licensing costs."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"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."
"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."
"This is an affordable solution."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
14%
Construction Company
12%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
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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