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H3C Ethernet Switches vs Ubiquiti UniFi Switches comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

H3C Ethernet Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
17th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
9
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
54
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of H3C Ethernet Switches is 2.3%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 6.3%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

SherifHanna - PeerSpot reviewer
Connects wired devices such as computers, laptops, routers, servers, and printers to a LAN
We find it helpful. The only challenge is understanding Chinese speakers, but this is a common issue even with Cisco and HP support when dealing with Chinese-speaking representatives. As for local support, we provide support locally in the UAE, and they have a Middle East office, offering excellent support, especially for Arabic speakers.
Geoff Rubin - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides fixed wireless and Wi-Fi access points but has complex pricing
We sell most of the switches for projects that require PoE switches. 95% of the switches we sell are PoE The customers who buy the access points use the standard Ubiquiti management systems because they're freeware tools. We usually get all the requests and materials from the customer, who knows…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We can configure the switch stack on the internet. Other vendors do not offer this facility. It is fast and easy to manage."
"Network performance is very good, suggesting that stability has not been an issue."
"A good high-performance solution."
"H3C Ethernet Switches have a fast delivery time."
"Offering a five-year warranty, compared to competitors' one-year warranties, is a unique advantage of H3C switches."
"The best feature of H3C Ethernet Switches is their reliability."
"To date, it has proven to be highly reliable. We have encountered no issues or challenges with it thus far."
"H3C Ethernet Switches is a cheap solution."
"UniFi Switches' best feature is the ability to switch voltage from 24 to 48, and it's almost the only device on the market with this feature."
"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The central management is provided by the UniFi management system. You can manage everything from a single interface. The SDN mode that the entire unified system uses is a software-defined network format."
"Good price point and very simple to use."
"It is great size-wise and the user interface is easy to use. You don't need to be a pro to use this solution."
"The integration with the controller is one of the most valuable features of these switches. They are also very stable. For example, we have some equipment that we haven't touched for four years that is still reliable."
"The most valuable feature of UniFi Switches is the simple management via the UniFi console."
"The product’s most valuable features are stability and scalability."
 

Cons

"There should be more public tools for configuration and comparing products."
"The solution’s stability could be improved."
"There is room for improvement in Wi-Fi solutions, which are not optimized."
"Lacks decent cloud management."
"To enhance H3C switches for the next release, improving the user interface is crucial."
"GUI needs to merge with CLI."
"There is room for improvement in Wi-Fi solutions, which are not optimized."
"The only improvement needed is the significantly better lead time for delivery compared to other American products. In terms of technology, there isn't much difference, especially since X3 is a subsidiary of XP, and they use the same technology. However, the delivery time is notably better."
"Ubiquiti tends to end-of-life things faster than other companies do. Cisco tends to be in the 8-, 10-, 12-year time frame, and Ubiquiti tends to be in the 4- or 5-year time frame."
"To use Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, a controller needs to be installed on a device."
"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."
"It would be nice if there was a way to label all of the ports on it so that I could include information about where the various connections go."
"I would recommend changing the solution to a recognized one, such as Check Point or Fortinet."
"The initial deployment was a bit complex."
"Functionalities can change quite quickly without notice."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need to add DNS lookup features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"H3C Ethernet Switches are priced at around $500 per unit, which is very cheap and one of the most competitive prices out there."
"The pricing is very affordable, making it a not-so-expensive choice. On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I would rate it a seven."
"H3C Ethernet Switches are reasonably priced."
"H3C Ethernet Switches is targeted for SMBs because it's cheaper compared to Huawei switches."
"There are no licensing fees; you just purchase it and run it."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"The price could be improved."
"The setup costs are reasonable, and there are no additional licensing fees beyond the initial purchase."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is one of the most cost-effective solutions in the market"
"The solution's pricing in the marketplace would probably be about three out of ten."
"It's around $179 a device."
"Ubiquiti is one of the cheapest WiFi network providers that provide a very good WiFi network, which is monitored and deployable. The price is very fair for the technology they're offering."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Computer Software Company
11%
Retailer
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with H3C Ethernet Switches?
There is room for improvement in Wi-Fi solutions, which are not optimized.
What is your primary use case for H3C Ethernet Switches?
The primary use case is about managing network infrastructure. The H3C Ethernet Switches are used internally as switches in the system.
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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UniFi Switches
 

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