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Huawei Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Routers and 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

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
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Routers (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.2%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 4.3%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches4.3%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.2%
Other92.5%
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…
AnikIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Executive at Lakdhanavi Limited
Cost-effective protocol support and a straightforward setup with room for login enhancements
In the network operations center, I manage our client's bandwidth. We connect with our clients through BGP and OSPF based on client demands. We also manage routing protocols, policies, internal firewalls, and other details like QE bandwidth, client manage bandwidth management, PoE, PPPoE, and DNS…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I use it on a daily basis and I find it to be quite stable."
"I advise people to use this solution because it's very conducive to tropical environments and can withstand very hot weather conditions."
"The affordability of this solution has been most useful."
"I was using Cisco Aruba HP Engine previously and switched because Huawei Ethernet Switches are user-friendly."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its network monitoring system."
"When you buy a switch from Huawei, the switches come along with a lot of features that you do not need to pay extra money for but you can use these features to build out similarly to something like Cisco switches."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches support multiple vendors. You can integrate them according to the network scenario. Their power consumption is low."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches excel in compatibility with other brands, offering features to ensure seamless communication with existing protocols. This allows them to work alongside switches from different manufacturers, such as Cisco, by making adjustments on both ends for compatibility."
"The most valuable feature is its bandwidth management ability."
"The most valuable feature is controlling the bandwidth."
"The solution is extremely stable."
"We've enjoyed the fact that it has very good performance."
"The deployment process of MikroTik routers and switches is very convenient since it is not command-driven and comes with a graphical user interface, making it much easier to operate."
"They are very good at providing the bandwidth for multi-tenants and multi-dwelling units, we're managing WiFi hotspots for hundreds of locations, and the speed and performance are quite there, and they also have very cheap 10G products that come with really good and flexible software, and they are way cheaper than the top brands, and they're able to deliver the same performance and capabilities."
"The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high."
"They use wireless and wired connections that include all of the features."
 

Cons

"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."
"It is not easy to use if you need to monitor, patch or update. It needs to be configured by a network specialist because it doesn't have an overall central monitoring tool or anything like that. I'd say no ease of use."
"The technical support is technically savvy, but the communication via English is not so easy."
"In the future, incorporating AI features into Ethernet switches, particularly in the controller base, would be beneficial."
"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."
"The GUI could be improved. It could be much more adaptable."
"The initial setup is not like Cisco. If I had a problem with Cisco devices, I can look at the documentation and come up with a solution."
"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"The product's setup process could be easier."
"When we had questions around isolation and allocating different hubs and IPs, we couldn't find any verifiable answers."
"The tool needs to add more tutorials and documentation for new functions."
"The Soft-GRE support needs to be improved."
"The initial setup can be a bit difficult. The configuration can take a lot of time."
"Improvements could be made in terms of SD-WAN capabilities and zero-touch provisioning."
"The solution needs to offer better documentation."
"There are a lot of issues regarding the power supply."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"The tool's price is affordable and I would rate it a five out of ten. The prices are fixed with no additional cost involved."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"It's reasonably priced. It's not the most cheap solution, but also, it's not the most expensive one."
"No fees are required for licensing."
"In our company, we are using MikroTik without a license...However, we are planning to buy their services and subscriptions."
"When I compare the price of this solution to competitors it is priced a little high. There is not a license required for this solution."
"This product is a one-time purchase."
"MikroTik's equipment is very cheap compared to Cisco and Huawei."
"The tool offers a one-time buying option."
"The pricing of the solution is significantly lower than other solutions. There are no additional costs involved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
18%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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 Business43
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
 

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.
How do Cisco Enterprise routers compare with Mikrotik routers and switches?
Cisco Enterprise Routers are very stable and easy to use. They offer a very solid performance and are very secure. They also have a very good, long lifespan. We feel the command configuration is ve...
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MikroTik Routers and Switches?
MikroTik Routers and Switches are expensive, but they are the best products in terms of quality. From my knowledge, their quality is also the best.
 

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)
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
Find out what your peers are saying about Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Routers and Switches and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.
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