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Huawei Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Routers and 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
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Routers (2nd)
 

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 MikroTik Routers and Switches is 4.6%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches4.6%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.2%
Other92.2%
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…
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

"We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."
"Scalability is quite good."
"The most valuable aspect of Huawei Ethernet Switches is their excellent scalability."
"I use it on a daily basis and I find it to be quite stable."
"The solution is easy to set up."
"In terms of the most valuable features, LAN switching is more comfortable and valuable in the network. It is easy to configure and easy to deploy. It is helpful for the installation and it is easy to troubleshoot issues. It's an easy product to understand. It's a good solution."
"The velocity of the process is the most valuable feature."
"They are very user-friendly. Handling Huawei is very easy."
"The initial setup is very straightforward. You can typically set them up in about 30 minutes."
"The stability of the solution is excellent."
"These routers and switches are very stable."
"One thing I can say for the product is that it has been stable."
"One of the primary advantages is its competitive pricing in the market."
"The load balancing is very good; it works very well for enterprise-level organizations."
"The routing is nice and straightforward."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches are good and easy to use."
 

Cons

"The solution needs to provide GUI commands."
"We would like to see additional backup solutions, since we have several degrees of backup."
"Huawei should focus more on security. They need more products on the security side to improve the security portion."
"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."
"I've found that the Huawei switches around the core fail, or at least the 9300 series do. I've had to move to Cisco."
"There is room for improvement in the customer support and services. The response time could be better."
"The pricing could always be improved."
"If I have one potential issue, it is that the technical support does not understand English so well."
"It would be better for me if I could establish filter rules within MikroTik. Also, there is no automatic backup option in the MikroTik setup, so adding it would be beneficial."
"There is an area of improvement. The firewall features are self-contained, but features like email scanning and voice control should be improved. This is the best routing product."
"MikroTik does not have a wireless solution. If they created a high-performance wireless solution we would deploy it in our infrastructure."
"There are limitations to how many users you have simultaneously."
"The initial setup is complex. It's not easy."
"If the reporting functionality of the solution is considered, I think it is not good."
"The initial setup can be a bit difficult. The configuration can take a lot of time."
"There needs to be better support for this solution in India. We have no local support."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an affordable solution."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"A cost-effective product"
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are very competitively priced, almost 4 out of 10.However, the low price point may sometimes raise concerns about quality for some companies."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"MikroTik Routers and Switches' pricing is reasonable."
"The tool is cheap."
"When we purchase MikroTik devices, a certain level of the license is included in the price."
"The pricing is very reasonable and is one of the main selling points for MikroTik devices."
"The tool's pricing is competitive."
"In terms of the economic side, we're completely satisfied. The price is affordable for both SMEs and enterprises."
"This product is a one-time purchase."
"A license is not required."
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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%
Comms Service Provider
19%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
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: June 2026.
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