D-Link Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

D-Link Ethernet Switches vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches

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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

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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.

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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…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is user-friendly."

"The initial setup of D-Link Ethernet Switches is very easy."

"It is a stable solution."

"D-Link has a graphical interface that is easy to use. It is simple enough that our junior technicians can configure the switches."

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

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"While the solution is budget-friendly and reliable, someone who can afford it should go with a different brand."

"Its integration is the most valuable."

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"For small shops and IT businesses, this solution comes at an affordable price point."

"The tool’s pricing is reasonable. It has a high throughput capacity."

"It is also easy to implement in the first place."

"We don't have any issues with the security of Huawei Ethernet Switches."

"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 most valuable aspect of Huawei Ethernet Switches is their excellent scalability."

"The most valuable features are the ease of configuration, availability of a GUI apart from the command line, and basic features such as VLAN configuration and routing between VLANs."

"What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."

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Cons

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

"They need to enhance stability."

"The solution needs better local support."

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

"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."

"D-Link Ethernet Switches' switching capacity is low. The solution should improve stability and not support Cisco or Juniper networks."

"By default DHCP is disabled"

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

"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."

"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."

"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."

"I've found that the Huawei switches around the core fail, or at least the 9300 series do. I've had to move to Cisco."

"Because of this situation, I searched for the products of other vendors. Aruba sent three quotes from its different partners and their quotes were similar, and also they were cheaper than Huawei."

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

"The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"The solution is budget-friendly"

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

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

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

"They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."

"D-Link Ethernet Switches are cheap products for homes and small offices."

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

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"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."

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

"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."

"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."

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

"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

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

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.

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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