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Huawei Ethernet Switches vs MikroTik Routers and 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
MikroTik Routers and Switches
Ranking in Ethernet Switches
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.5%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MikroTik Routers and Switches is 6.0%, up from 5.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Ethernet Switches Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
MikroTik Routers and Switches6.0%
Huawei Ethernet Switches3.5%
Other90.5%
Ethernet Switches
 

Featured Reviews

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…
Rivka Alexander - PeerSpot reviewer
Content Specialist at PeerSpot
Routers and switches enhance network security and adaptability
We use MikroTik Routers and Switches for IT business, software development, networking, and tower infrastructure, although some areas are still in progress MikroTik Routers and Switches are some of the best routers around, security-wise, followed by Cisco. They are very accommodating with their…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Huawei offers a wide range of products to choose from, which provides flexibility in deployment."
"The technical documentation available is very good. The technical support for the customer is also good - I would give it 8 out of 10."
"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."
"We have not encountered any issues in the locations where the product has been deployed. I am impressed with its performance and pricing."
"They're straightforward to set up."
"They last quite a while."
"The performance of Huawei is good, and it provides security capabilities."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The MikroTik Hotspot is great."
"We've enjoyed the fact that it has very good performance."
"It is a stable solution. I have been using the solution for a while, and I don't face any outages or trouble while using the solution."
"The cost and versatility are the solution's most valuable features. You can do anything with them if you know how to. The solution has a whole portfolio of routing features available."
"The pricing is very reasonable. It's not too expensive."
"The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high."
"This is a good solution."
"The most valuable feature is controlling the bandwidth."
 

Cons

"The only thing that could be better is the security module."
"I would like the tool to improve its operational efficiency, speed, security features, and functionalities."
"The performance has been slow at times."
"The tool's support is not good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."
"In the next release, I would like to see an increase in the performance of DDoS protection systems against all kinds of attack packets."
"The product’s pricing needs improvement. It could be more stable as well."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are scalable but can be improved."
"Troubleshooting can be complex."
"The solution's website isn't that good. When I go to it, I can't find what I'm looking for. However, if I go to a third party's website, I can easily find the information."
"It would be very good if these products are accessible via different kinds of shells and GUI. It will make these solutions very usable."
"I would appreciate enhancements to impose more restrictions on VPN connections."
"As far as improvements, there are basically only two things I would suggest. First, I think they should provide extensive training for the new releases of products, especially in the LTE space. Second, they could spend more time ensuring that their OS releases are more stable, rather than waiting for things to fall apart on the customer's premises before they make the necessary changes."
"MikroTik does not have a wireless solution. If they created a high-performance wireless solution we would deploy it in our infrastructure."
"The solution should improve the features of Wi-Fi 6 a little bit."
"The CPU load is too high. This causes the Internet to lag."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"We only pay one-off instead of paying recurring license fees."
"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."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"A cost-effective product"
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheap and cost around ten dollars."
"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"There are not any external or hidden costs."
"This product is a one-time purchase."
"The product is cheap compared to Cisco."
"There is a lifetime subscription already embedded when you buy the product."
"The tool is cheap."
"When you buy a license, it is for life and you don't need to buy another one every year."
"Pricing is not an issue."
"MikroTik has very aggressive and competitive pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
Comms Service Provider
17%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Hospitality Company
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 Business43
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise9
 

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.
How do Cisco Enterprise routers compare with Mikrotik routers and switches?
Cisco Enterprise Routers are very stable and easy to use. They offer a very solid performance and are very secure. They also have a very good, long lifespan. We feel the command configuration is ve...
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 MikroTik Routers and Switches?
The price is a big factor. They are very affordable, and the quality is high.
 

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)
ABB, Boingo Wireless, JPL, HP, Allied Telesis, iPass, Mips Technologies, MicroAge, Matsushita, Telia, undp, WFP, NASA
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