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

"I have no complaints about the stability or reliability of D-Link Ethernet Switches."

"We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection."

"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 management interface makes network management very easy."

"Its integration is the most valuable."

"These switches are simple and easy to configure."

"The product is simple to manage."

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"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."

"If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it."

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very scalable - we can add on multiple net servers and integrate with third parties."

"The CLI syntax."

"The solution is easy to set up."

"The initial setup is very straightforward and very easy. It takes minutes to set up Huawei products."

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

"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."

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Cons

"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."

"The D-Link Ethernet Switches have to be replaced because they are difficult to manage and security is poor. They should add centralized manageability to make the solution better, it will allow administrators to better know what is happening on the network."

"In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port."

"We have issues with the stability."

"The technical support needs a lot of improvement."

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

"It should be more stable, and it should have good integration with the cloud. It should support configuration, supervision, and control through the cloud."

"I would like an option to create different networks within the switch."

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"Huawei Ethernet Switches should improve its user interface."

"The product's stability has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."

"The interoperability of the devices, in general, on the Huawei switches is not good and is known to be not good."

"The graphical user interface could be much better."

"It is not easy to use if you need to monitor, patch or update. It needs to be configured by a network specialist because it doesn't have an overall central monitoring tool or anything like that. I'd say no ease of use."

"But you might be sacrificing security or risking involvement in a politically unstable situation."

"Dashboard could be improved."

"There needs to be more documentation. If they opened up a bit and shared more information and maybe allowed for YouTube videos about their products and how to work them, it would benefit the users quite a bit."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."

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

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

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

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

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

"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."

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

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"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."

"The pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."

"This is an affordable solution."

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

"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."

"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"I would say that the product is cost-effective."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

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.

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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