Huawei Wireless vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

Huawei and Ubiquiti Networks are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Huawei is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.1, while Ubiquiti Networks is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.8. Huawei holds a 5.4% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti Networks’s 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Huawei users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of Ubiquiti Networks users who would recommend it.

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Ubiquiti WLAN

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81% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Huawei Wireless and Ubiquiti WLAN compete in the wireless networking solutions category. Huawei stands out for its affordability and high-performance smart antennas, while Ubiquiti is notable for its ease of setup and management. Huawei seems to have an advantage in pricing, particularly for large-scale deployments, while Ubiquiti offers strong feature documentation and competitive capabilities.

Features: Huawei Wireless is distinguished by its user-friendly smart antennas, comprehensive coverage, and Wi-Fi 6 support. It integrates seamlessly and is cost-effective. Ubiquiti WLAN is known for its ease of setup, efficient management, and robust feature set including good documentation.

Room for Improvement: Huawei Wireless could benefit from better cloud integration, a focus on SMB markets, and enhanced technical support. Some users experience configuration complexities and performance inconsistencies. Ubiquiti WLAN needs improvements in stability, enterprise features, troubleshooting tools, and centralized management capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei Wireless primarily offers on-premises solutions with varying levels of technical support, sometimes hindered by slow responsiveness and language issues. Ubiquiti WLAN provides both on-premises and cloud deployment options with an easy installation process. However, users report mixed experiences with customer support delays.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei Wireless is competitively priced with considerable savings on licensing costs, offering high ROI for large deployments. Ubiquiti WLAN is affordable without recurring fees, proving cost-effective for smaller setups. Huawei is recognized for competitive pricing among enterprises, whereas Ubiquiti is preferred for cost-effectiveness in smaller environments.

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Categories and Ranking

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

10th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ubiquiti WLAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

7th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 5.4%, up from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti WLAN is 5.1%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Umer Farooq

Assiatant Manager / pre-sales manager at PTCL

Customizable and has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, and smart antennas

The initial setup for Huawei Wireless is easy, so it's a nine out of ten for me. It takes six to eight weeks to deploy the product. Initially, as I'm in pre-sales, I generate RFPs and the response when a customer has issued a published tender. I'll check the requirement, and then I'll map it to the Huawei product. I'll then make the Statement of Compliance (SOC) and select the proper model. Next, I'll send the information and document to Huawei for technical vetting. After technical vetting, I'll request Huawei to share information on costs and other vetted documents I need to complete, and once completed, I'll submit the documents. It'll then take approximately ten to fifteen days. Deploying Huawei Wireless requires teamwork because the deployment process involves different people and teams, such as the project manager, post-deployment, and pre-sales teams, to deploy the product completely.

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Geoff Rubin

CEO at Forward Thinking Network Consultancy Ltd

Useful for network management and far more competitive than the other leading American brands

As an importer and distributor, we don't spend any time installing Ubiquiti WLAN products ourselves. We only resell the products to installers and don't do any installations directly. From my knowledge, though, the installation process is extremely straightforward. We get very few technical questions from our customers who do the installations. Based on our experience as distributors, I can say that virtually every installation we deal with now is centered around the UniFi Gateway. Although we don't handle installations directly, more companies rely on Ubiquiti gateways instead of standard options like FortiGate switches as routers. With the new UDM Pro Max product, Ubiquiti WLAN has covered the whole spectrum from home installations to the largest possible enterprise installations.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution offers very good value for money."

"It provides high-speed network connections."

"The solution's roaming feature is very nice. When you move to another place it automatically changes the access point. It's one of the most valuable features."

"You can add a lot of features, such as cloud, integration with IoT, etc. They have a lot of options available but the top feature is the performance."

"When opening the radio, we manage the frequency to handle overlapping effectively."

"It is based on 802.11ax, which is a new technology. There are several valuable things, such as its speed and mobility. There are options for self-organizing networking so that it can perform operations and maintain itself. Its three interfaces are very good and user friendly."

"The best feature of Huawei Wireless is the quick and fast setup."

"The solution's most valuable feature is mobility or seamless roaming."

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"The solution has a lot of great features."

"Great management interface."

"All of the interfacing is very good."

"The solution is not complex to deploy."

"The most beneficial thing about Ubiquiti is that it is simple to deploy."

"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti WLAN is its stability."

"The ease of use and simplicity of the solution is its most valuable feature. This tool is best suited for small environments."

"The product’s most valuable feature is the workflow-driven setup for the infrastructure component."

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Cons

"Improving the visibility, control offered, and cloud management would all be very helpful. Also how you can monetize the information you get from Wi-Fi controllers should be improved."

"The scalability could be better."

"I have encountered connectivity issues with the tool. I am not sure if it is due to Wi-Fi inference. I would like the solution to include some marketing analytics features like evaluation of user behavior."

"The solution's integration with some AAA servers like Aruba ClearPass is difficult and could be improved."

"Technical support could be better."

"Given that Wi-Fi 7 is a new protocol, compatibility with other devices like phones and computers that lack this technology could be enhanced."

"The scalability could be a bit better."

"Huawei Wireless is not scalable. We have had a problem with the solution because it cannot integrate with other servers as the other competitors can."

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"If they can integrate or release a single platform because, currently, there are two different platforms for switches and routers. So, maintaining just one unified platform, like, for example, unifying the models or brands, and avoiding separate platforms for edge switches, edge routers, and other Ubiquiti products, would simplify the integration and implementation process."

"Switching devices requires reconfiguration from scratch."

"The solution is stable but could improve."

"Largely we're happy with the product, however, the firmware deployments could maybe be managed a little bit differently."

"The room for improvement is in the controller levels."

"There seems to be a drop in service. It's definitely a reliability or stability issue we face."

"I have never used cloud solutions. My first approach would be something related to the cloud, and backups on the cloud, and maybe an easier way to connect to it because I have an on-premises environment."

"The statistics you can get on it are a bit limited from what I have seen so far."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Huawei Wireless is reasonable. The licenses are active, and everything is working fine as per the license agreement."

"I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five out of ten."

"Right now, my company made a one-time purchase of Huawei Wireless. It depends, but in most of the projects where customers buy hardware with some software, it's a one-time purchase. Customers pay a yearly fee for other projects for support and additional software features, such as email protection firmware updates for cybersecurity. You'll also receive information about the latest attacks and get more protection if you pay an additional fee apart from the standard license fee. You'll also get an additional warranty for Huawei Wireless, a yearly contract."

"I pay monthly for the solution."

"Its price is reasonable."

"Huawei licenses can be for either a one-year up to a five-year period and also apply for the tiers."

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive product. I'm rating it as one out of ten, price-wise."

"The product has a good price."

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"It is a cost-effective solution."

"The pricing is very reasonable."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."

"I would rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten. It is high."

"It is a stand-alone price."

"Its cost is reasonable."

"The tool is affordable."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

University

Computer Software Company

14%

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Comms Service Provider

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Questions from the Community

Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?

Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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What do you like most about Huawei Wireless?

The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?

For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...

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Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?

Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise features for a one-time fee and no ongoing licensing fees. Ubiquiti Wireless is ve...

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Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?

We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective. U...

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What do you like most about Ubiquiti WLAN?

Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.

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Overview

Huawei WLAN products are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards to establish high-speed, secure, and reliable wireless network connections for indoor and outdoor applications.WLAN products can be used in enterprise offices, schools, hospitals, large shopping malls, exhibition centers, airports, and more.

UniFi is a revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines Enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, a central management controller and disruptive pricing.

Sample Customers

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, One Republic Tour, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Bartlett School District, Universidad del Azuay, Estelar Hotels, Intercontinental Bali, Moscow - Enforta, Miami - Sling Broadband, Manhattan - MST, Ecuador - Aire.EC

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