Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs Huawei Ethernet 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

Cisco Linksys Ethernet Swit...
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
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
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is 2.5%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.5%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.5%
Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches2.5%
Other94.0%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

DolfKrikke - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Architect at Previder
Long experience has delivered fast, reliable networking and intuitive management for clients
Regarding Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches, there is nothing technically that needs improvement, but the support and cost are significant concerns. The main issue is that many customers are hesitant to purchase Cisco products because the support costs are very high. When I compare it to HP Aruba switches, for example, the support from HP is almost free. Cisco always charges for support, which is understandable because Cisco has a very large support organization like Cisco TAC behind it. Additionally, upgrades are not free with Cisco. Other vendors offer switch upgrades and firmware upgrades mostly free of charge. These are my main concerns.
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The stability of the program is excellent."
"This product is fine and works well in the background."
"The installation is easy."
"What matters most to me is the security of the product, and Cisco does a pretty good job."
"The tool offers easy integration."
"For a home or small business, the solution offers a very good web interface."
"I find the security features of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches most valuable."
"It's very easy to configure URLs."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"The solution is scalable."
"The solution is very flexible with many different options."
"We use Huawei Ethernet Switches for business networks and connectivity."
"Huawei offers a wide range of products to choose from, which provides flexibility in deployment."
"It is cheap."
"It integrates well."
 

Cons

"I would like Cisco to improve their technical support, and I have encountered challenges with Cisco Linksys switches."
"We are using an old version of this solution and it could be more stable."
"The licensing could be simplified."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are expensive."
"Another area of improvement is scalability."
"The pricing for this solution needs to be improved."
"Cisco Linksys could be more secure. It could also add a controller to control all the devices, like the access points and so on."
"This product does not generate reports, so I would like to see something with better reporting."
"The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality."
"Huawei should focus more on security."
"The configuration could be improved and deployment should be easier."
"There could be improvements in Huawei, such as adding features that Cisco has and Huawei currently lacks."
"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The durability of the device can be improved."
"The stability can be improved."
"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is expensive."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. You only need to pay standard licensing costs."
"The solution has a yearly licensing subscription."
"You don't need to pay yearly or monthly for this solution."
"There is no license required."
"Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
"Licensing cost has not been much for the last five years. We have the same license working for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches."
"It is costly. Because of its pricing, customers are not ready to buy Cisco solutions, and they are going for other brands."
"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."
"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."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to other products like Cisco."
"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."
"It is cheaper than Cisco."
"The product is competitively priced in its market."
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Ethernet Switches solutions are best for your needs.
881,757 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business42
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise20
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
Regarding pricing, I take the cost of Cisco Linksys Ethernet switches into consideration.
What needs improvement with Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches?
I see some areas for improvement, particularly for security. The reason for improvement is that we have some projects related to the segregation of the LAN and the establishment of a matrix of traf...
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.
 

Also Known As

Linksys Ethernet Switches
No data available
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Linz AG
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)
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. Huawei Ethernet Switches and other solutions. Updated: February 2026.
881,757 professionals have used our research since 2012.