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D-Link 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

D-Link Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
14th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
31
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 D-Link Ethernet Switches is 2.8%, down from 5.3% 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 (%)
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.1%
D-Link Ethernet Switches2.8%
Other94.1%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

SyedTaha - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of IT and Information Security at GLEEDS USA INC
Cost has remained low while implementation proceeds without complications
To capture the critical traffic to prioritize is not something I work with in advanced QoS features. Regarding VLAN support in bandwidth management, we are not utilizing VLAN for the infrastructure as we have a minimal requirement for VLAN, so we have not yet implemented any of the features relevant to the virtual LANs. It's very hard to answer the question about minor improvements D-Link Ethernet Switches could do with their products because the products I'm dealing with are just plug-and-play, unmanaged switches. It would be more appropriate to comment on features if I had been using Layer 2 or Layer 3 switches for at least a couple of months. I don't think there are any disadvantages I can point out for the product.
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 VLAN."
"These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration."
"The main selling point for me was the pricing. Moreover, the performance is good. I haven't had any issues so far."
"The solution is stable and I have not had an issue since using it."
"The solution is stable and the performance is quite good, and for all the deployments that we've done, we've not had any issues in terms of performance."
"The solution is easy to use."
"There are no stability issues with D-Link Ethernet switches."
"D-Link Ethernet Switches are state of the art networking devices that can solve critical networking related issues like VLAN segregation, enhancing security through ACL, configuring trunk ports, RIP, etc."
"The Huawei switches are stable, easy to set up, and cheap."
"The solution is very inexpensive, the documentation is very good, and technical support is also very good."
"The technical documentation available is very good. The technical support for the customer is also good - I would give it 8 out of 10."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches come with native ACs."
"Huawei offers a wide range of products to choose from, which provides flexibility in deployment."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are functional. It has a good response to resolve issues."
"The most important feature that our clients look for in this solution is that it will perform how it says it will perform for the best price and that it will provide good support."
"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."
 

Cons

"D-Link Ethernet Switches' switching capacity is low. The solution should improve stability and not support Cisco or Juniper networks."
"We plan to switch from D-Link Ethernet Switch to Cisco products, as we do have issues with its stability."
"The technical support needs a lot of improvement."
"The solution needs better local support."
"The throughput on D-Link Switches is pretty low."
"They need to enhance stability."
"The cost is a little bit higher than other switches."
"In future releases, I would like to see improved security and an improved CLI (Command-Line Interface)."
"The interoperability of the devices, in general, on the Huawei switches is not good and is known to be not good. Maybe they can improve this a bit."
"There could be some improvement in the dashboards and that's something that could be included in the next update."
"We had a few issues with integration."
"There could be improvements in Huawei, such as adding features that Cisco has and Huawei currently lacks."
"The only thing that could be better is the security module."
"The initial setup is not like Cisco. If I had a problem with Cisco devices, I can look at the documentation and come up with a solution."
"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The stability can be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."
"The solution is budget-friendly"
"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
"It is an affordable solution."
"The price of D-Link Ethernet Switches is in the 4,000 to 5,000 rupees or 65 to 100 USD range. The price of the solution is not expensive."
"They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
"D-Link Ethernet Switches' price is good."
"This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"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."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"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."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"This is an affordable solution."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
10%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
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 Business18
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

Would you recommend replacing a Cisco Catalyst Switch by a D-link one?
Hello Mesfin It depends on the real scenario, the cisco 2960 is a very good device and they usually have routing functions but there are many different models within the same 2960 line, and on the ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Ethernet Switches?
D-Link Ethernet Switches are 30% cheaper than Cisco switches. Pricing has not been a concern since it is already included in the capex.
What needs improvement with D-Link Ethernet Switches?
To capture the critical traffic to prioritize is not something I work with in advanced QoS features. Regarding VLAN support in bandwidth management, we are not utilizing VLAN for the infrastructure...
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.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

George Mason University, Somerville House, Hiperwall, New Brunswick School District 16, The Fulcrum Group, Bremond Independent School District, University of Texas Health Science Center, Grand Canyon Skywalk, SUN Area Career & Technology Center, Abington Senior High School
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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