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Huawei Ethernet Switches vs Meraki MS 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
14th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Meraki MS Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
95
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.1%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Meraki MS Switches is 3.9%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

Mr. Qalat Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades
The solution can improve by adding virtualized switch functionality. Huawei mentioned virtual switches in one of the product sheets, but when we got to the deployment phase, it turned out that they didn't actually include virtual switching functionality. Other than that, the switch and network are performing well and meeting our requirements.
MajidKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Remote access enhances troubleshooting with potential for more intuitive interface
We are working with Citrix and router, but in Cisco for Cisco vendor only. We are taking from them since 2015.  The main use case involves some small business customers needing one router, one switch, and two to three access points. It is easy to handle the devices with just a small knowledge of…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"They're straightforward to set up."
"Huawei offers a wide range of products to choose from, which provides flexibility in deployment."
"The Huawei switches are stable, easy to set up, and cheap."
"We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches support multiple vendors. You can integrate them according to the network scenario. Their power consumption is low."
"The solution is scalable."
"The most valuable feature is the audit systems. I also like that it can synchronize on the alternate configuration of products together at the same time."
"This product is competitive technically with the best products in the class."
"Easy access to the solution is the most valuable feature."
"I have found the solution to be stable."
"The solution's most valuable aspect is the ease of stacking. The configuration on the MS Switches is very good, as well as its ability to assign the LANs."
"I like the portal, it's really interesting."
"The most valuable feature is cloud management."
"I like that I can patch and manage them remotely from the user portal."
"The most valuable features are the cloud and throughput visibility, the ease of configuration, and being able to implement them into our umbrella DNS solution."
"The most valuable feature is the dashboard because it makes it easy to manage all of the switches. It's easy to turn them up and get it configured."
 

Cons

"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."
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations ."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches should improve its user interface."
"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches have not automated its firmware."
"The product should improve cloud capability."
"Connectivity is an area that needs improvement in the solution. Interconnectivity with third-party versions or Cisco Meraki should be made available to users in future releases of the solution."
"The solution's marketing could be better. It spends money on marketing but doesn't highlight the most important features. Sometimes, it provides too much information, which can confuse customers."
"Management from a single dashboard is what I want to see from Meraki MS Switches."
"Meraki should include an application to assist users with the design of access points."
"In my opinion, there's room for improvement cost-wise. With Meraki's licensing terms, you're required to pay an annual licensing fee, which can be for a one-year license or perhaps a five-year license. But if you analyze the costs involved, there are huge expenses incurred as far as the licensing is concerned."
"It could be easier to use and easier to implement."
"The solution needs to improve its scalability."
"Sometimes there's a problem with the pricing model they use. They should work to fix this."
"The MS Switches are incapable of doing trunking."
"Communication of compliance risk is awkward at best and threatening at worst. It needs to be addressed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"This is an affordable solution."
"Huawei has the same licensing model as Cisco, so both are working on the subscription model."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"It depends on what type of equipment you have and other things. We're about $17,000 a year."
"Its price is definitely competitive."
"This product is more than the competition, but you get what you pay for."
"We have an annual subscription for licensing and it is expensive."
"It would be better if they had a one-time purchase option instead of a subscription model."
"The price of Meraki MS Switches is less expensive than other similar solutions."
"This product is quite expensive."
"The pricing is very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Educational Organization
6%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
6%
Government
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.
What do you like most about Meraki MS Switches?
The most valuable features of Meraki MS Switches are their reliability and simplicity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki MS Switches?
Meraki MS Switches, including their licensing, are somewhat expensive, particularly when compared with competitor solutions like HP.
What needs improvement with Meraki MS Switches?
The prices are a little higher than other vendors. However, within the Cisco customer segment, customers mostly recommend it because they are existing users, and they are satisfied with their curre...
 

Also Known As

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MS220, MS320, MS420
 

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)
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