We compared Cisco Ethernet Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Cisco Ethernet Switches are praised for their cost-saving benefits, fast and reliable connections, advanced features, and ease of management, with some users citing a need for improved speed and reliability. On the other hand, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are highly valued for seamless integration, excellent performance, scalability, and helpful customer service, though users suggest enhancements in the management interface, firmware updates, and support resources.
Features: The valuable features of Cisco Ethernet Switches include excellent network performance, reliable operations, advanced security measures, and a user-friendly interface. On the other hand, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are known for seamless integration with other Ubiquiti products, easy management interface, and the ability to expand and scale networks efficiently.
Pricing and ROI: Cisco Ethernet Switches have received positive feedback for their pricing, setup cost, and licensing. Users find them affordable and value for money, with a reasonable setup cost that is not overly complex. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches also offer reasonable pricing and a lower setup cost, making them accessible to a wider range of customers. The licensing process is praised for its simplicity and flexibility., Cisco Ethernet Switches have highly satisfactory ROI with significant cost savings, improved network performance, advanced features, and easy management. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches provide positive ROI with cost-effectiveness, reliability, high-quality construction, ease of use, scalability, and versatility.
Room for Improvement: Cisco Ethernet Switches can improve network speed, reliability, connectivity, data transfer, and ease of use. In contrast, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need enhancements in management interface, firmware updates, stability, reliability, documentation, and support resources.
Deployment and customer support: The reviews for Cisco Ethernet Switches indicate mixed opinions on the duration for establishing a new tech solution, with some users mentioning a three-month deployment and an additional week for setup. However, others reported a one-week timeframe for both deployment and setup. On the other hand, the reviews for Ubiquiti UniFi Switches show varying timeframes, with some users taking three months for deployment and a week for setup, while others completing both tasks in just one week. It is crucial to consider the context in which these terms are used, as deployment and setup may sometimes refer to the same timeframe., Based on user feedback, Cisco Ethernet Switches have highly rated customer service and support. In comparison, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches receive positive remarks for their prompt and helpful assistance, knowledgeable and responsive customer service team.
The summary above is based on 65 interviews we conducted recently with Cisco Ethernet Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"Cisco is the world leader in these systems. The expertise they have is very good compared to others. We can trust Cisco from a technical perspective."
"The solution is compatible with many brands, such as VMware."
"These switches are both stable and scalable."
"The solution is basically issue-free."
"The hardware is rugged. We use it for the basic configuration."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are more stable than other products."
"The performance of Cisco Ethernet Switches is better."
"It is a scalable solution."
"Overall the solution functions very well."
"The GUI interface is very easy to use and the Linux-based command-line interface is also good."
"The ability to manage firmware revisions."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its reliability."
"The performance is good. They also have good prices."
"The product's initial setup phase is very straightforward."
"These switches are very simple to use and the GUI is very nice."
"The product’s most valuable features are stability and scalability."
"Putting in a more complete management infrastructure would help when it comes to handling lower-end switches."
"The user interface could be improved."
"The enterprise-level switches should have a simpler deployment. They should make it possible for lower-skilled workers to be able to deploy the product."
"In terms of what could be improved, there is the bulk issue that is sometimes experienced with Cisco products we've used."
"The price could be lower. It's quite expensive."
"I would like to see this solution automatically store multiple versions of the configuration file."
"The pricing should be reduced so that they are more competitive."
"It would be good for Cisco to provide certification to our engineers for our IT infrastructure. Basically to train and certify our engineers."
"New products don't integrate well with their management platform. Sometimes you have to go directly to the box or the switch to do the management."
"The documentation for command lines needs to be improved."
"The routing capabilities of Layer 3 should be made easier to implement."
"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."
"Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is not a cheap solution."
"Functionalities can change quite quickly without notice."
"One area for improvement would be having a web interface directly on the device itself. That's the one thing that makes them more difficult for less experienced technicians to configure."
"There is room for improvement in terms fo customer service and support."
Cisco Ethernet Switches is ranked 1st in Ethernet Switches with 128 reviews while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is ranked 3rd in Ethernet Switches with 46 reviews. Cisco Ethernet Switches is rated 8.6, while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Ethernet Switches writes "It's a solidly stable product from a leader in the field". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches writes "Offers a good controller, seamless design and easy to deploy ". Cisco Ethernet Switches is most compared with Aruba Switches, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, D-Link Ethernet Switches, NETGEAR Switches and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, whereas Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Aruba Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches, Meraki MS Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches. See our Cisco Ethernet Switches vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches report.
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