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HPE Ethernet Switches vs Ubiquiti UniFi 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

HPE Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of HPE Ethernet Switches is 2.6%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 7.1%, up from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Dinesh Upadhyay - PeerSpot reviewer
Experience years of robust features and strong technical support
It is a nice and robust tool where we use HPE Ethernet Switches. It is a lower switch, and we have received good warranty support with HPE switches. The security features of the HPE Ethernet Switches are good. The UI mode is available, and we can easily configure the access list and SNMP. All these configurations can be done here. Users can enable the Layer 3 features.
Thorsten Hansl - PeerSpot reviewer
Manage network traffic effectively with simple console management and helpful support
Before using UniFi Switches, I used a mixture of HP, Dell, Juniper, and some small D-Link switches. The main reason for switching was that the previous switches were old, with no more updates or support. I decided to use UniFi as a unified solution for all my needs, which includes various sizes of switches.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's fairly lightweight, they don't require a lot of maintenance."
"The solution is very stable and easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."
"The solution's interface is helpful, and you can see the traffic."
"The most valuable feature in HPE Ethernet Switches is programmability and analytics."
"The performance is great."
"HPE Ethernet Switches have a lifetime warranty. I am using an old version of the solution, but I have heard the new models have incorporated a lot of new features, such as remote setup."
"We also get a couple of reports about the user or connected devices for prioritization."
"The integration with the controller is one of the most valuable features of these switches. They are also very stable. For example, we have some equipment that we haven't touched for four years that is still reliable."
"Great information on the graphical interface."
"The ability to deploy quickly and then having one central location for all the settings are its most valuable aspects."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its reliability."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are stable and support Layer 3. They come with a user-friendly interface. If you're not familiar with the command-line interface or you wouldn't like to configure it by using the command line, they have a user-friendly interface that you can use. They also have good documentation about how to use these switches."
"The free support from Ubiquiti for UniFi Switches has been very good."
"The tool's most valuable feature is port security, which allows blocking/disabling ports. The ports also have PoE capability."
"Overall the solution functions very well."
 

Cons

"In the next release, I would like to see them include more features like the Aruba solution, to have more possibilities concerning the software design."
"VLAN can be improved, but I have to check that with the company expert. I have different switch models, but they don't have all the same interface. I don't know whether lower-level switches don't have the same interface as the better quality ones. I might have two different model types."
"The only improvement I can think of is that it could be better with less updates."
"There is room for improvement in the update process, especially the web UI update process."
"It's gone up in price in the last 12 months."
"It would be helpful to have training available for this solution."
"The tool should be more stable."
"A lower price would be an improvement because we always want to reduce our costs."
"The pricing and scalability could be improved."
"The routing capabilities of Layer 3 should be made easier to implement."
"UniFi lacks the granularity."
"The VPN technology in Ubiquiti products is really difficult for beginners who do not have the right skills."
"I do not have any notes for improvements."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches’s pricing could be less expensive."
"The technical support for this solution could be improved."
"I would like to see the pricing improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They are affordable and less expensive than Cisco. Their price was the decider at the time."
"HPE Ethernet Switches is a fairly cheap solution."
"The licensing cost is yearly, and there aren't any additional costs on top of the standard fee."
"HPE costs almost the same as Cisco."
"We need to pay when we buy the switch. We pay for a license to use the software, but it is not required."
"The price is fair."
"We have to see only the security part when considering licenses because the licenses upgrade."
"There are no licensing costs for this solution."
"Apart from the basic licensing costs, there are no additional charges attached to the product."
"There are no licensing fees; you just purchase it and run it."
"Ubiquiti switches are quite affordable and you don't have to pay extra for support."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is one of the most cost-effective solutions in the market"
"The solution only offers one-year warranties but should offer three-year or limited-loss warranties."
"Ubiquiti is one of the cheapest WiFi network providers that provide a very good WiFi network, which is monitored and deployable. The price is very fair for the technology they're offering."
"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE Ethernet Switches?
The solution is very stable and easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Ethernet Switches?
When compared to Cisco, Aruba is about 40% cheaper. However, Huawei would be even cheaper than Aruba. We can't compare HPE Ethernet Switches with Huawei directly because of different price ranges.
What needs improvement with HPE Ethernet Switches?
HPE Ethernet Switches have room for improvement in the initial setup and integration process, especially when incorporating them into an existing infrastructure with competitor products. It's a cha...
Which switches are better - Ubiquiti Unifi or Netgear?
Ubiquiti Unifi offers a great set of features. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and also doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfi...
Which are better - Ubiquiti UniFi switches or MikroTik routers and switches?
Ubiquiti Unifi is a great solution. For starters, it is easy to configure and implement, and doesn’t require a learning curve because it is easy to use. It is also simple to reconfigure an AP or ga...
What do you like most about Ubiquiti UniFi Switches?
We have integrated the tool for PoE switches and non-PoE switches. Its most valuable feature is SD-WAN. UniFi SD-WAN can access all statistics and performance data in one interface, enabling us to...
 

Also Known As

HP Ethernet Switches
UniFi Switches
 

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