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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
13th
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
54
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Ethernet Switches category, the mindshare of Huawei Ethernet Switches is 3.0%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 6.2%, down from 7.2% 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.
John Balogh - PeerSpot reviewer
Centrally managed solution makes it easy to build one configuration and apply it to new devices
We have one or two UniFi switches, but they don't really compete with the Ciscos. It's a nice environment as far as keeping track of things and being able to manage ports, turn off rogue users, and stuff like that. The access points have been pretty convenient compared to Meraki, Lucent, Cisco, or any of the other bigger vendors that I used to deal with for other consulting projects. Ubiquiti is one step above the consumer level. They cost a little bit more, but they just seem to be drop-dead reliable, and they're keeping up with the latest standards. Their latest versions of access points are all Wi-Fi 6, and they don't take very much power when there aren't a lot of users. It's really easy to build one configuration and just apply it to new devices. It's a check mark box: Do I want this to be the staff VLAN, or the public VLAN, or the Voice over IP VLAN, or the security VLAN, or the house wiring VLAN, or the building logistics VLAN? You just check things off and then you make groups, so if you click on it, it applies all the appropriate things automatically. It makes it very easy. This solution is good for the prosumer, small office, medium office, under 500 people range, but probably over 50 people and maybe distributed around five or 10 sites. That's a pretty good sweet spot as far as the price for the equipment and the configurability, and it's just drop-dead reliable. It's been boring, which is what I love because I don't get any calls in the middle of the night that something isn't working.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Huawei is that it already provides integration with any automation tool."
"It is also easy to implement in the first place."
"I use it on a daily basis and I find it to be quite stable."
"The tool's valuable features are easy to deploy and troubleshoot with available documentation. They are cost-effective and can reduce operational expenses. Huawei Ethernet Switches have built-in AI features for monitoring and analytics. These are the tool's solutions, not third-party integrations."
"Huawei Ethernet switches are easy to use and can be managed using either the GUI or via the command-line."
"The required functionalities align with telecom requirements and have improved from a capacity perspective."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"So far, so good when it comes to stability."
"The user interface makes it simple to configure and manage."
"The performance is good. They also have good prices."
"The interface and the duality are the solution's most valuable features."
"Managing the switches, such as the main server router, is straightforward. If you use UniFi, it’s easy because everything is integrated into the product. You can discover and manage any connected device with just one piece of equipment, like the UniFi controller. This applies to both the wireless LAN and the wired LAN. UniFi products are simple to manage and help maintain a good network profile."
"Good price point and very simple to use."
"The product is seamless and robust."
"The product’s most valuable features are stability and scalability."
"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is that once you buy them, you own them."
 

Cons

"The documentation needs to be better."
"Integration could be improved. The price could also be lower."
"There are some support issues."
"The performance has been slow at times."
"There is room for improvement in the customer support and services. The response time could be better."
"I would like to see more training opportunities available."
"The solution needs to provide GUI commands."
"The graphical user interface could be much better."
"One of the downsides of the solution stems from the limited warranty that it offers to users."
"The VPN technology in Ubiquiti products is really difficult for beginners who do not have the right skills."
"The price could be lower."
"The management of this product needs to be improved."
"Functionalities can change quite quickly without notice."
"In the next release, it would be beneficial to include a face recognition feature for door access control to enhance security and user convenience."
"I face issues sometimes when two switches or APs are installed next to each other, leading to speed problems."
"I do not have any notes for improvements."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"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."
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are cheaper than other competitors."
"We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
"The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
"This is an affordable solution."
"The pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."
"The solution's pricing is in the middle, but you will be charged when you upgrade the tenant."
"It is expensive."
"The solution's pricing in the marketplace would probably be about three out of ten."
"Everything was bought in a one-time buy as a capital investment, so there isn't any licensing."
"The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people."
"The solution only offers one-year warranties but should offer three-year or limited-loss warranties."
"The price of this product is cheap."
"Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands."
"Apart from the basic licensing costs, there are no additional charges attached to the product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Educational Organization
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
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...
 

Also Known As

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UniFi Switches
 

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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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