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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
14th
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
4th
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 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 Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is 6.4%, down from 7.1% 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

"Huawei Ethernet switches are easy to use and can be managed using either the GUI or via the command-line."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its very simple configuration."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei Ethernet Switches is the power ethernet which allows you to generate hubs to 10 Gbps data on the ethernet cable."
"What we like the most is that the price is reasonable and it's easy to manage."
"The performance of Huawei is good, and it provides security capabilities."
"The functionality is basically the same as Cisco."
"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."
"The product's easy integration with other Ubiquiti devices is a huge advantage."
"Ubiquiti's network management and the way you can manage many different devices on a network are really nice."
"It is a very scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"One of the most valuable features of Ubiquiti UniFi switches is their graphical interface and plug-and-play capability."
"It offers very good control."
"Good price point and very simple to use."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is a stable solution."
"The solution is very reliable and stable."
 

Cons

"Presently, the solution doesn't offer any AI integrations with the product hardware."
"The GUI could be improved. It could be much more adaptable."
"We had a few issues with integration."
"The solution needs to be more user-friendly."
"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 configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process."
"The technical support is a bit difficult to work with if you don't speak Mandarin."
"I would like the tool to improve its operational efficiency, speed, security features, and functionalities."
"If Ubiquiti UniFi Switches had some live support instead of community support, that would go a long way."
"The support is pretty much email-based and that's horrible for an enterprise product. I can't call anybody right away."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches can improve by putting more effort into security. There are not many options in security. Other solutions, you can filter, do access control, and functionality. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches provides all the basic network security where it's all about the password for someone to access the SSID on the network, but it doesn't go beyond advanced network features of packet filtering, monitoring, and managing users."
"I would like to see improvements in their PBX-related features. The current setup is closed and does not allow for integration with non-Ubiquiti VoIP devices or providers outside their ecosystem."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is not a cheap solution."
"The stability and installation could be improved."
"I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution."
"We've had issues with the power supply. I've had to change the power supply twice. I'm not sure what the issue is. We're still trying to work out why we're having problems with the switches and the cutting of the power supply. The solution should look into this to see if there is something wrong with the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
"The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
"It is cheaper than Cisco."
"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 product is competitively priced in its market."
"Huawei provides much better performance for the same price, even when taking into account very aggressive commercial policies."
"The pricing is good. Still, I can choose a cheaper solution that offers a good value."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The price should be improved."
"It's challenging to compare Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and other brands directly due to the significant price difference, especially between US brands like Cisco and Aruba versus others. However, compared to US brands, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are more cost-effective. On the other hand, if compared with brands from China, it might seem expensive."
"The price is reasonable."
"Ubiquiti is much more affordable than enterprise brands."
"The price of this product is cheap."
"The price of the solution is fair compared to others. However, it is expensive."
"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."
"Everything was bought in a one-time buy as a capital investment, so there isn't any licensing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

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...
 

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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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