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D-Link Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet Switches comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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
16th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
14th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of D-Link Ethernet Switches is 2.7%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.2%
D-Link Ethernet Switches2.7%
Other94.1%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

SyedTaha - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration."
"The management interface makes network management very easy."
"D-Link Ethernet Switches have assisted us in numerous ways, particularly with security implementations through firewalls and integrations, and there have been no security breaches or network disturbances for the past one and a half years."
"This is a product that I would recommend without any reservation."
"D-Link has a good VPN feature and quality of service."
"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 product is simple to manage."
"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."
"The technical documentation available is very good. The technical support for the customer is also good - I would give it 8 out of 10."
"It is also easy to implement in the first place."
"The solution is stable, and the performance is good."
"We don't have any issues with the security of Huawei Ethernet Switches."
"It is pretty straightforward to set up."
"If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are functional. It has a good response to resolve issues."
"It integrates well."
 

Cons

"The solution could be cheaper."
"They could be more stable. They were not as resistant as Cisco."
"This solution is not good for distribution at the core."
"They need to have some more high-end switches."
"The technical support needs a lot of improvement."
"The solution's web filtering feature could be improved."
"The solution needs to improve layer 2 switches."
"By default DHCP is disabled"
"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 documentation needs to be better"
"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."
"It’s hard to get technical support."
"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."
"In order to improve the product, I'd like to see all devices have the ability to configure more easily."
"I do not recommend this solution on the basis of scalability, monitoring and security."
"Dashboard could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"These units vary in price from $200 to one thousand dollars. They're available for a one-time purchase."
"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."
"They were cheap. We were not paying for any license."
"The D-Link Switches are cheaper than Cisco."
"The solution is budget-friendly"
"It is an affordable solution."
"There is not a license required for this solution and it is priced well."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"The pricing is good so is rated an eight out of ten."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"The pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Construction Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

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 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 needs improvement with D-Link Ethernet Switches?
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...
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.
What is your primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches?
The primary use case for Huawei Ethernet Switches is for network purposes, including SaaS services.
 

Overview

 

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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