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Huawei 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

Huawei Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
11th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
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
55
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.3%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 7.5%, up from 6.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Ubiquiti UniFi Switches7.5%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.3%
Other89.2%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Muhammad Kabir Salihu - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
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 is easy to understand all the features of Huawei Switches."
"If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it."
"The solution is scalable."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei is that it already provides integration with any automation tool."
"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."
"They're straightforward to set up."
"The Huawei switches are stable, easy to set up, and cheap."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"Great information on the graphical interface."
"This product is very reasonably priced."
"The most valuable feature for us is the VPN."
"One of the most valuable features of Ubiquiti UniFi switches is their graphical interface and plug-and-play capability."
"The most valuable feature of UniFi Switches is the simple management via the UniFi console."
"The product's initial setup phase is very straightforward."
"The two most valuable features are the remote access user and the side-to-side connection."
"The user interface makes it simple to configure and manage."
 

Cons

"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The configuration could be improved and deployment should be easier."
"The availability and the speed of the firmware updates are the only things wrong with Huawei. There are some vulnerabilities on the hardware."
"I had issues with patching the IOS. But right now I think Huawei has improved very much in the advanced technology and is more stable now. I think patch and bug fixes should be announced on a scheduled basis."
"The solution should make the text report more accessible."
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."
"The product’s pricing needs improvement. It could be more stable as well."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are scalable but can be improved."
"If Ubiquiti UniFi Switches had some live support instead of community support, that would go a long way."
"I had some initial problems with the configuration that necessitated contacting technical support."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need to add DNS lookup features."
"The product needs to improve its pricing."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches’s pricing could be less expensive."
"I would like to see improvements in their PBX-related features."
"I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution."
"It would be helpful to have better visibility into exactly what is going on in the network."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"Compared to other brands, I think that the price is quite fair."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
"I would say that the product is cost-effective."
"Ubiquiti is very reasonable."
"Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands."
"The solution only offers one-year warranties but should offer three-year or limited-loss warranties."
"There are no licensing fees; you just purchase it and run it."
"The price should be improved."
"The price of this product is cheap."
"The price is good, and it doesn't require additional licenses."
"The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Educational Organization
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
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 Business44
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise1
 

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.
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

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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)
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