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HPE Wireless WAN vs Ubiquiti Wireless comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

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 Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ubiquiti Wireless
Ranking in Wireless WAN
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 3.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti Wireless is 31.7%, down from 40.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ubiquiti Wireless31.7%
HPE Wireless WAN3.6%
Other64.7%
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

DineshDas - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - Network Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Centralized features have simplified deployment and improved day-to-day network management
One of the best features of HPE Wireless WAN is Wi-Fi Direct, as it provides dual-band frequency and helps to connect Bluetooth with IoT devices. I am comfortable with this feature and find it beneficial for connectivity. I use centralized management features such as WLC. They have improved operational efficiency significantly. It is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites. This makes it easy to implement policies across the network. I see measurable benefits from this centralized solution, which is quite easy to handle as people are comfortable managing the tool. Users do not need hardcore technical expertise to operate it on a day-to-day basis, making it quite comfortable.
Donald Ochanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Manager at Network Security and Crypto
Seamless coverage amplifies connectivity while enhanced responsiveness strengthens potential
We do not prefer Ubiquiti Wireless switches for more complex environments, not because they lack scalability, but because we haven't explored their products extensively. We are strong on their Wi-Fi solution. When implementing Wi-Fi for a campus, we use Cisco for the core backbone infrastructure, while implementing Ubiquiti Wireless for the Wi-Fi and controller. Perhaps we haven't discovered switches that would match our requirements, or maybe they exist but we haven't explored their capabilities fully. Regarding improvements to Ubiquiti Wireless, I cannot provide specific suggestions as I'm not an expert on Wi-Fi, as there is a dedicated team that handles Wi-Fi solutions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The tool is easy to manage."
"The reliability is good."
"The main benefit of this product is the lifetime warranty, up to 99 years. For example, if your switch card fails after 10 years, and the hardware fails, it will be replaced with the very same switch or the equivalent model available at the time."
"Setting up the solution initially is very easy."
"We've found the scalability to be good."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability."
"The support has been responsive and helpful."
"HPE Wireless WAN provides reliable connectivity."
"The UniFi Controller Software provides excellent statistical and monitoring facilities."
"Ubiquiti wireless proves especially helpful in scenarios requiring mobility."
"I like that it's very easy and very stable. It's easy to install as well."
"One of the nice features is the backup version control."
"The stability and performance are great."
"It's very easy to use. The hardware is very easy to use, compared to Microsoft. Microsoft is more complicated. It has software that is okay if you are familiar with it. In my opinion, Ubiquiti hardware is more heavy duty then Microsoft."
"The setup is quite simple."
"Ubiquiti is about money. If you don't have the budget for IT, you go with Ubiquiti."
 

Cons

"There are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features that other products have."
"In the next release of the solution, there should be better integration with other platforms."
"It should be a faster device."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"The tool must warn the management about unwanted traffic."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"The sales sync should connect with and sync up with the customers."
"Technical support could be improved. They could respond a bit faster."
"Ubiquiti could develop a more elaborate firewall solution. Their firewall solutions at the moment are entry-level. Maybe they don't want to bring those products in because many people prefer putting a third-party firewall into a solution like that. We usually do."
"I would like to see improvements around the firewalls and some of the internal workings, such as DNS testing. Additionally, the documentation needs improvement. It is good, but it lacks depth and is more targeted at SOHO users."
"The product's user interface could be more intuitive, and sometimes, the system can be slow during peak usage times."
"There is really nothing wrong with the product but there are ways the utility and features can be expanded to meet future demands."
"There should be an easier way to contact the support. If we need to do something on it, it will be easier and faster if there is a support number to call. Currently, their support is mostly through email or chat. If there is a hotline that you can call directly, that would be good. It will really help a lot. They should also include more after-sales support. They can maybe also provide more details on what's happening with the network."
"The solution needs to improve its features and offer more to the customer."
"Tech support is mostly remote and could be better."
"One of the Ubiquiti access points broke down, and it can't be used. It's still down now, so overall Ubiquiti hasn't been a good experience for me."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is quite expensive. You have to pay for every node and it can get expensive fast, it is approximately £3,000 per month."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"Its price is reasonable for a basic device."
"I like the fact that it offers enterprise features at a cheap price. If you compare it with Cisco, it has most of the features that Cisco has been offering but at a lesser price. I am satisfied with its price."
"The solution has a reasonable price but a very low profit margin."
"There are no additional expenses apart from the standard licenses."
"Right now the product is less expensive and of higher quality than other solutions."
"For €100, you have Wi-Fi and you don't have to worry about a license."
"The price of Ubiquiti Wireless is affordable, we pay approximately $100 and $150 per access point."
"There aren't any license costs attached to the product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business48
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise18
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
I am not in a position to fully address what can be improved for HPE Wireless WAN currently. However, there are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features...
Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise features for a one-time fee and no ongoing licensing fees. Ubiquiti Wireless is ve...
Which is better - Cambium or Ubiquiti Wireless?
For me, Ubiquiti was easy to install, configure, set up, and maintain, while also providing solid coverage and better handoffs between APs. This is especially relevant if you are using Apple produc...
Which is better - Ubiquiti Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Ubiquiti Wireless offers a wide range of WLAN products. We tested their devices before ultimately choosing Cisco Meraki. Ubiquiti devices have good outdoor performance and the connection is very st...
 

Also Known As

Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
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Sample Customers

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