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Huawei Ethernet Switches vs Meraki MS Switches comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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

Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Meraki MS Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
98
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Meraki MS Switches is 2.6%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Meraki MS Switches2.6%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.2%
Other94.2%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

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…
Thanadesh Namuengrak - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead IT Specialist at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Cloud-managed switches have improved secure segmentation and simplified automated patching
Meraki MS Switches are easy to manage, but I believe they are more suitable for use on the IT side because Meraki faces the internet, requiring an open connection through the internet for control. It is not the same as Cisco switches, which operate via command line. I normally use command line for configuration, while Meraki utilizes a cloud-based dashboard that necessitates a constant internet connection for configuration. Therefore, I find Meraki MS Switches more suitable for the IT side. The improvement needed for Meraki MS Switches is the ability to connect in the worst case when I encounter internet issues. When I cannot connect to the internet and need to configure or connect directly to Cisco switches or access Meraki for changes, I face difficulties. When Meraki MS Switches can be configured without an internet connection, I think I can use Meraki MS Switches on the OT side. The only improvement I seek is configuration without an internet connection.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a very stable solution."
"Scalability is quite good."
"We don't have any issues with the security of Huawei Ethernet Switches."
"We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity."
"The solution is easy to set up."
"Support has been great. They are helpful and responsive. We're quite happy with the level of service we receive."
"The required functionalities align with telecom requirements and have improved from a capacity perspective."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"The most valuable feature is cloud management."
"The most valuable features of Meraki MS Switches are ease of use, and we can find technical knowledge easily."
"This is a sophisticated product with easy configuration that can save time and effort."
"The product is very straightforward."
"Meraki MS Switches are more stable and reliable than Catalyst switches, and they are an easy product to configure."
"The solution is user-friendly and offers good visibility of users, service visibility, and program management."
"he product is easy to integrate with other software tools."
"Console of the dashboard is well integrated."
 

Cons

"We would always prefer if the solution were cheaper."
"I would like the tool to improve its operational efficiency, speed, security features, and functionalities."
"There could be improvements in Huawei, such as adding features that Cisco has and Huawei currently lacks."
"The tool is not very robust in harsh environments. Issues with cooling and power can cause these switches to fail, which concerns customers. They work well in data centers but might be problematic in places without cooling or heat."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware."
"It could potentially be difficult to get parts depending on where you live."
"The configuration could be improved and deployment should be easier. It's also quite expensive."
"The technical support is a bit difficult to work with if you don't speak Mandarin."
"The MS Switches are incapable of doing trunking."
"They need to work on prioritizing different types of data on the network, whether it's voice, data, video, et cetera. Video needs to be prioritized in a much better way, for example."
"I don't think that the cost is a problem, but sometimes the price requires convincing the customer of the value."
"The firewall is not very powerful."
"We had some dashboard licensing issues, maybe because their method of collecting data from the user needs to be more streamlined."
"Its troubleshooting features need work. They could adopt a console approach that could be more helpful."
"Sometimes there's a problem with the pricing model they use. They should work to fix this."
"There are compatibility issues with certain Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices, which we would like to see resolved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
"This is an affordable solution."
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"A cost-effective product"
"I rate the price of Meraki MS Switches a two out of ten."
"When you compare it to other switches like HP, Juniper, and Ruckus, Meraki MS Switches are cheaper."
"The DNA subscription is a three-year minimum term."
"The licensing is purchased on a one, three, five, and seven year basis."
"I don't have an issue with the price of this solution."
"The tool is expensive."
"The price of Meraki MS Switches is high."
"The pricing is overvalued in relation to the product's performance."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business54
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise22
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What needs improvement with Meraki MS Switches?
Meraki MS Switches are easy to manage, but I believe they are more suitable for use on the IT side because Meraki faces the internet, requiring an open connection through the internet for control. ...
What is your primary use case for Meraki MS Switches?
I have experience with Cisco products as I implement a lot of them. For example, I implemented switches and access points when I worked for infrastructure in a motorcycle company, and I implemented...
 

Also Known As

No data available
MS220, MS320, MS420
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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)
Cisco Live Milan, Hyatt
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