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

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 April 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%

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.

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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

"This is a product that I would recommend without any reservation."

"There are many good points about this product. Number one, they are very stable, and easy to configure and manage."

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

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

"These switches are simple and easy to configure."

"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 initial setup is straightforward."

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

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"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."

"The Huawei switches are stable, easy to set up, and cheap."

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are both scalable and stable."

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

"Huawei Ethernet Switches also have effective network switching features."

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very stable."

"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."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

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Cons

"The availability could be improved."

"By default DHCP is disabled"

"They could be more stable. They were not as resistant as Cisco. After some time, some of them failed. This could be because we import quite a lot of products from different horizons, so there is no guarantee of quality. In Africa, these products don't always directly come from the manufacturer. We get these products from the Middle East or Asia. Therefore, you cannot be sure that the quality is exactly similar to what you have in Europe or America."

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

"I'd like to see a central management system included as part of their license, not as a separate purchase. Currently, we have to manage switches independently. A central portal for managing all switches and providing visibility would be great."

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

"The cost is a little bit higher than other switches."

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

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"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."

"Huawei Switch can make further advancements, as the current CLI lacks functionality. The majority of tasks are performed through the CLI, making it difficult for those without technical expertise to work with. They should enhance the CLI of the access switches to make them more user-friendly. The GUI of the Ethernet Switches should also be improved to allow non-technical users to perform technical tasks with ease. Additionally, the documentation of the solution could improve."

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

"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."

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

"I am not satisfied with the current one involving the use of magnetic tape."

"I do not recommend this solution on the basis of scalability, monitoring and security."

"The documentation needs to be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is budget-friendly"

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

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

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"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."

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

"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."

"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 product is competitively priced in its market."

"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."

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

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

No data available

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

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