D-Link Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

D-Link and Huawei are both solutions in the Ethernet Switches category. D-Link is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.8, while Huawei is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.0. D-Link holds a 3.6% mindshare in ES, compared to Huawei’s 3.4% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of D-Link users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

D-Link Ethernet Switches

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86% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

D-Link and Huawei Ethernet Switches compete in the networking category. Huawei seems to have the upper hand due to its cost-effective bundle pricing and rich feature set.

Features: D-Link Ethernet Switches offer ease of management, a variety of speed and port models, and energy-efficient green technology. Huawei Ethernet Switches are known for seamless integration with other brands, spanning tree protocol, and iStack, offering strong scalability and functionalities.

Room for Improvement: D-Link Ethernet Switches need advanced CLI commands for port binding, better central management, and increased stability. Huawei Ethernet Switches require solutions for interoperability issues, better documentation and training, and enhanced support for global troubleshooting.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: D-Link Ethernet Switches are easy to manage on-premises but need better local support. Huawei Ethernet Switches offer hybrid and cloud deployment options but face challenges in remote regions due to limited direct support and language barriers.

Pricing and ROI: D-Link Switches are favored for their affordability without subscription fees. Huawei Ethernet Switches are noted for cost efficiency, providing valuable functionalities at lower prices than many competitors, ensuring a good return on investment.

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Categories and Ranking

D-Link Ethernet Switches

Ranking in Ethernet Switches

14th

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

11th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of D-Link Ethernet Switches is 3.6%, down from 6.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.4%, up from 3.0% 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	3.6%
Other	93.0%

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

Pros

"The biggest advantage of D-Link Ethernet Switches for me is the cost; on the technical side, since the majority of switches that I am using are unmanaged switches, I haven't found any problem implementing those in a live environment; it's just a plug-and-play device, so I never felt the need to go for technical support for D-Link Ethernet Switches."

"These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration."

"It is a stable solution."

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

"There are no stability issues with D-Link Ethernet switches."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"The switches have a graphical user interface that makes configuration good, easy, and straightforward."

"The tool's fault frequency is very less."

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"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."

"The HTTP features for security are very good. We use all of the regular features."

"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."

"The most valuable feature of Huawei is that it already provides integration with any automation tool."

"The performance of Huawei is good, and it provides security capabilities."

"Pricing-wise, Huawei is quite good."

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very stable."

"They have the ability, since they have a very big R&D team, to create an upgrade for any feature or patch very easily."

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Cons

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

"The technical support needs a lot of improvement."

"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."

"There is room for improvement in terms of stability."

"Areas of the solution that have room for improvement include scalability, as it should improve both scaling and security."

"It could be easier to scale on managed devices."

"They need to enhance stability."

"Its security features need improvement."

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

"The stability could be improved."

"Dashboard could be improved."

"There are some support issues."

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

"We would like to have a greater level of automation using this solution. The customer support could also be faster."

"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."

"There could be improvements in Huawei, such as adding features that Cisco has and Huawei currently lacks."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is budget-friendly"

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

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

"It is an affordable solution."

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

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

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

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

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"Huawei comes with a lot of features out of the box that you have to pay extra for with other products. They do charge extra in the licensing for certain additional features."

"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."

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

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

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

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

"This is an affordable solution."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing 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 ...

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What do you like most about D-Link Ethernet Switches?

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

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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.

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What do you like most about Huawei Ethernet Switches?

The solution is scalable.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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