D-Link Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

D-Link Ethernet Switches vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches

Download the complete report

Helped 887,041 peers since 2012

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

15th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

9th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of D-Link Ethernet Switches is 3.4%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.4%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Huawei Ethernet Switches	3.4%
D-Link Ethernet Switches	3.4%
Other	93.2%

Ethernet Switches

Featured Reviews

SyedTaha

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.

Read full review

Muhammad Kabir Salihu

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…

Read full review

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Its integration is the most valuable."

"The two models that I've got are just fantastic."

"The most valuable feature is VLAN."

"The initial setup was very easy and user-friendly."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"It is very stable and reliable."

"It's plug-and-play. There is no configuration necessary."

"The main selling point for me was the pricing. Moreover, the performance is good. I haven't had any issues so far."

More D-Link Ethernet Switches pros

"Huawei Ethernet Switches excel in compatibility with other brands, offering features to ensure seamless communication with existing protocols. This allows them to work alongside switches from different manufacturers, such as Cisco, by making adjustments on both ends for compatibility."

"The solution is stable, and the performance is good."

"The solution has been pretty solid so far."

"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."

"The solution is scalable."

"Huawei Ethernet switches are easy to use and can be managed using either the GUI or via the command-line."

"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."

"In terms of the most valuable features, LAN switching is more comfortable and valuable in the network. It is easy to configure and easy to deploy. It is helpful for the installation and it is easy to troubleshoot issues. It's an easy product to understand. It's a good solution."

More Huawei Ethernet Switches pros

Cons

"Though few, L2 switches are a bit costly to afford."

"For high-end switches, the price could be 5% to 10% cheaper. Improvements in the voltage facility, like increasing from 360 watts to 400 or 450 watts, would make them more competitive with other vendors."

"They need to have some more high-end switches."

"Currently, D-Link Ethernet Switches are often not used in large data centers due to issues with performance and scalability."

"The availability could be improved."

"In future releases, I would like to see improved security and an improved CLI (Command-Line Interface)."

"The solution needs to improve layer 2 switches."

"This solution is not good for distribution at the core."

More D-Link Ethernet Switches cons

"Devices should have the ability to configure more easily."

"I would like to see more training opportunities available."

"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower."

"It wasn't that stable at all. We had lots of issues due to the definitions, or due to the way they set up VLANs or the types of VLANs."

"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 company needs to provide more on hand training on the product."

"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."

"The stability can be improved."

More Huawei Ethernet Switches cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has a good return on investment. It has indeed saved us resources significantly."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"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."

"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."

"D-Link Ethernet Switches' price is good."

"It is an affordable solution."

"This product is very affordable, especially compared to Cisco."

"The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."

More D-Link Ethernet Switches pricing and cost advice

"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 initial setup is straightforward."

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."

"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."

"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."

"It is cheaper than Cisco."

"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."

"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."

More Huawei Ethernet Switches pricing and cost advice

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Ethernet Switches solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

887,041 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	20

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 do you like most about D-Link Ethernet Switches?

D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service.

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 do you like most about Huawei Ethernet Switches?

The solution is scalable.

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.

NETGEAR Switches vs D-Link Ethernet Switches

Comparisons

Compared 28% of the time

Cisco Ethernet Switches vs D-Link Ethernet Switches

Compared 15% of the time

TP-Link Omada Switches vs D-Link Ethernet Switches

Compared 10% of the time

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches vs D-Link Ethernet Switches

Compared 6% of the time

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches vs D-Link Ethernet Switches

Compared 2% of the time

More D-Link Ethernet Switches Competitors

H3C Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches

Compared 21% of the time

Cisco Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches

Compared 13% of the time

Aruba Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches

Compared 12% of the time

Ubiquiti UniFi Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches

Compared 6% of the time

Cisco Catalyst Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches

Compared 6% of the time

More Huawei Ethernet Switches Competitors

Product Reports

D-Link Ethernet Switches

Download D-Link Ethernet Switches product report

Huawei Ethernet Switches

Download Huawei Ethernet Switches product report

Overview

Typically managed using a browser-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), D-Link Ethernet Switches are attractively priced and support an essential set of Layer 2/2+ switching functions including VLAN, Link Aggregation, QoS, Bandwidth Limiting, Access Control Lists, and more.

D-Link

Huawei SOHO & SMB Switches, an Energy-saving Ethernet access switches with service features that are easy to install and maintain. It has a S1700 Series Enterprise Switches that caters from small- to medium-sized businesses and Internet cafes.

Huawei

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)

D-Link Ethernet Switches vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches