Huawei Wireless vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

Huawei and Ubiquiti Networks are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Huawei is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.6, while Ubiquiti Networks is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.8. Huawei holds a 6.0% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti Networks’s 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Huawei users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Ubiquiti Networks users who would recommend it.

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82% 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

8th

Average Rating

8.2

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

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 6.0%, up from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ubiquiti WLAN is 5.1%, down from 6.7% 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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Gabriele-Pizzigati

Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT

Managing installations through one interface enhances efficiency but AI features improvement

Ubiquiti Wireless LAN is reliable and offers a good quality product. It provides one interface to manage all installations, allowing me to monitor all customers through the same web interface. The web interface in the controller allows for quick configuration of devices with just one click, which is a significant advantage.

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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

"It can scale."

"The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations."

"This solution is very simple and the interface is user-friendly."

"All of the features are valuable in Huawei Wireless."

"What I like most about Huawei Wireless is that it's customizable. It has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, hiding features for different scenarios, low-density and high-density areas, and smart antennas."

"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."

"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 solution has high performance and we are using Wi-Fi 6 that we have found to be the best coverage."

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"Great management interface."

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

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Ubiquiti WLAN has been stable and is easy to install."

"It is similar to the switches, where it is one of those things where it just works. They are very reliable."

"The management features are valuable."

"would rate the scalability a nine out of ten. It is very scalable."

"The Cloud Key Controller is a valuable feature because it allows me to access the wireless system from the cloud and locally within the same network, enhancing network management."

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Cons

"The ongoing support and ongoing follow-up on customers is an area where the solution lacks."

"The technical support needs to be improved. They also need to produce some more technical guides."

"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."

"Cloud integration needs to be improved."

"While technically proficient, enhancing communication skills would greatly benefit the customer experience."

"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."

"Huawei Wireless has a small technical problem. When you use a power injector, it needs to be specially configured for the switch to which it is connected. It tries to take power not from the power injector but from the switch. The funny thing when you look at it is that you have three switches or maybe four or five that are theoretically capable. However, the port on these switches is disabled. When you connect the access point to a power injector, the access point checks for features from the switch, but on this port, the switch doesn't do power. So, the access point changes these features to energy save mode and cuts off some features, especially WiFi 6. It took me two weeks to find out what's going on and how to mitigate this sort of problem. It is very easy to fix. You need to disable LLDP on the port on which you connect the access point to the power injector. Power injectors aren't quite commonly used, but I have 54 access points, and I have used about 27 power injectors. So, about half of the access points were working at reduced speed, not full speed, for two weeks."

"They should actually first test the equipment thoroughly and then launch it. Sometimes, things come out too soon, before they are ready."

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"The downside is the interface changes, where they are constantly doing firmware updates."

"Ubiquiti WLAN only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio and would be improved by including support for 5GHz."

"Ubiquiti lacks troubleshooting tools. For example, there aren't tools that your clients can use to gather input on the AP itself. There's no visibility in the application layer or reporting. It doesn't have a lot of management features."

"The logs are not detailed enough. You can't clearly see what is being blocked in Ubiquiti WLAN, making the troubleshooting process a little bit harder."

"A potential improvement could be the addition of artificial intelligence features, similar to what Ruckus offers."

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

"The solution needs to improve robustness, security, and stability."

"Switching devices requires reconfiguration from scratch."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."

"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."

"I would rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."

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

"The product has a good price."

"It is not monthly. It is a kind of perpetual licensing. We pay once depending on the kind of services we need to deliver. There are no licensing fees."

"Its price is reasonable."

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"Ubiquiti WLAN is fairly well priced and available as a one-time purchase."

"There is no licensing cost for this solution."

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

"Ubiquiti WLAN is cheap. It can work without licensing."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap, I rate Ubiquiti WLAN's pricing a five to six out of ten."

"Ubiquiti WLAN’s price is higher than other competitors."

"The tool's licensing costs are life-time charges."

"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."

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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.

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

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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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