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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
12th
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
3rd
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 August 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 6.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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 cheap."
"The solution is scalable."
"They have the ability, since they have a very big R&D team, to create an upgrade for any feature or patch very easily."
"The solution is easy to set up."
"So far, so good when it comes to stability."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are both scalable and stable."
"The technical documentation available is very good. The technical support for the customer is also good - I would give it 8 out of 10."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei Ethernet Switches is the power ethernet which allows you to generate hubs to 10 Gbps data on the ethernet cable."
"The most valuable feature for us is the VPN."
"The solution is very reliable and stable."
"The most valuable feature of UniFi Switches is the simple management via the UniFi console."
"The two most valuable features are the remote access user and the side-to-side connection."
"The switches' PoE capabilities have made device deployment very easy."
"The performance is good. They also have good prices."
"Overall the solution functions very well."
"It is very easy to deploy. The deployment time for a single device is a near instant."
 

Cons

"Huawei Ethernet Switches should improve its user interface."
"We would like to see additional backup solutions, since we have several degrees of backup."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are scalable but can be improved."
"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."
"It’s hard to get technical support."
"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."
"There needs to be more documentation. If they opened up a bit and shared more information and maybe allowed for YouTube videos about their products and how to work them, it would benefit the users quite a bit."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware."
"I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution."
"In the next release, it would be beneficial to include a face recognition feature for door access control to enhance security and user convenience."
"One area for improvement would be having a web interface directly on the device itself. That's the one thing that makes them more difficult for less experienced technicians to configure."
"We need to upgrade everything too often."
"The technical support for this solution could be improved."
"The initial deployment was a bit complex."
"It would be beneficial for us if Ubiquiti had a team of advanced data transportation specialists that we could get feedback from. We are not experts in data transportation, so having this sort of resource would be helpful for us."
"The support is pretty much email-based and that's horrible for an enterprise product. I can't call anybody right away."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
"From the initial purchase, you will pay for a license and you do not need to pay for a license again. The price depends on the size of the infrastructure."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"The price of the solution is fair compared to others. However, it is expensive."
"Ubiquiti is very reasonable."
"The price of this product is cheap."
"The setup costs are reasonable, and there are no additional licensing fees beyond the initial purchase."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"The price could be improved."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is one of the most cost-effective solutions in the market"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Educational Organization
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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...
 

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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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