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We performed a comparison between Huawei Ethernet Switches and Ubiquiti UniFi Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"Huawei Ethernet Switches are both scalable and stable.""Huawei Ethernet Switches are functional. It has a good response to resolve issues.""They're straightforward to set up.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its network monitoring system.""They have the ability, since they have a very big R&D team, to create an upgrade for any feature or patch very easily.""The affordability of this solution has been most useful.""If you're a small one-on-one organization, then cost-effective-wise, I would recommend it.""When you buy a switch from Huawei, the switches come along with a lot of features that you do not need to pay extra money for."

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"It is a high-quality product, and it won't let you down.""The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is the graphic user interface for monitoring, where you can see the status of the device in real-time. I use those features across the campus. I use the APs as my beacons to tell me whether the area of the school of the network is down or not. Those will be the first to alert me that there is a problem with the network or a device. They provide me with more than only monitoring themselves, I use them in order to monitor all the devices.""The interface and the duality are the solution's most valuable features.""It's very easy to deploy – much easier than MikroTik. It's very seamless and well-designed.""I would gladly recommend Ubiquiti UniFi Switches.""Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is a stable solution.""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 support clients across different locations remotely. Additionally, we can even restart devices remotely through the UniFi SD-WAN.""This product is very reasonably priced."

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Cons
"Certain regulatory issues in a lot of countries cause limitations .""The configuration is very difficult even for someone who is already familiar with the configuration process.""The interoperability of the devices, in general, on the Huawei switches is not good and is known to be not good. Maybe they can improve this a bit.""I would like the tool to improve its operational efficiency, speed, security features, and functionalities.""Dashboard could be improved.""The product should improve cloud capability.""One of the problems with Huawei is that when you receive a product quote from one of the vendors, you cannot get prices from the other ones because they register your request with Huawei.""I didn't like the Huawei Switches because of the different versions resetting the configuration issue. Huawei doesn't support Layer 3 modes while TOE and ARP have some issues."

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"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 routing capabilities of Layer 3 should be made easier to implement.""If Ubiquiti UniFi Switches had some live support instead of community support, that would go a long way.""Most configuration can be done on the GUI but sometimes you have to go under the hood and tweak on the CLI.""It would be helpful to have better visibility into exactly what is going on in the network.""Ubiquiti UniFi Switches need to add DNS lookup features.""This brand is not very popular in China.""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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We have a one-year license. There are no additional costs besides the licensing fee."
  • "The exact pricing varies based on how many units you purchase."
  • "Huawei comes with a lot of features out of the box that you have to pay extra for with other products. They do charge extra in the licensing for certain additional features."
  • "The price of Huawei ethernet switches is cheap."
  • "The product is competitively priced in its market."
  • "It's a reasonable price, cheaper than some other vendors."
  • "The price is one of the only issues I have regarding this solution."
  • "The switch came as part of a package bundle that includes internet service."
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  • "Ubiquiti switches are quite affordable and you don't have to pay extra for support."
  • "I feel that the price of this solution is definitely reasonable compared to all of the others."
  • "The price is very low and a good approach for a smaller company, with 10 to 15 people."
  • "The price of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is really good. We have deployed a few Ubiquiti UniFi Switches in New Zealand, and they are a value for money. They are cheaper and stable, but if you have the budget, I would recommend Meraki switches."
  • "The price is reasonable."
  • "The price of this product is cheap."
  • "The price of the solution is fair compared to others. However, it is expensive."
  • "The price is good, and it doesn't require additional licenses."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Ranking
    12th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
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    5,494
    Comparisons
    3,990
    Reviews
    27
    Average Words per Review
    345
    Rating
    7.7
    3rd
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    22,694
    Comparisons
    10,937
    Reviews
    21
    Average Words per Review
    495
    Rating
    8.3
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    Also Known As
    UniFi Switches
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    Overview
    Huawei SOHO & SMB Switches, an Energy-saving Ethernet access switches with service features that are easy to install and maintain. It has a S1700 Series Enterprise Switches that caters from small- to medium-sized businesses and Internet cafes.

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are managed Gigabit switches (Available with 24 or 48 RJ45 Gigabit ports) designed to meet all your network needs while delivering excellent performance. The switches’ excellent network performance is combined with fiber connectivity that includes two SFP ports and the ability to process traffic without putting packet loss at risk.

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Are:

    • Easy to deploy
    • Simple to use
    • Affordable
    • Reliable and stable

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Support These Three Output Modes:

    • PoE: Uses IEEE 802.3af standard to deliver up to 15.4W.
    • PoE+: Uses IEEE 802.3at standard to deliver up to 30W.
    • PoE++: Uses IEEE 802.3bt standard to deliver up to 60W.

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Support These Three Input Modes:

    • US-8 (PoE, PoE+)
    • USW-Flex (PoE, PoE+, PoE++)
    • USW-Flex Mini (PoE, PoE+)

    Ubiquiti UniFi Switches Features:

    • Scalability
    • Stability
    • Reliable hardware
    • Alarm alerting system
    • Dual-band
    • PoE+ flexibility
    • Fiber connectivity
    • User-friendly GUI
    • Mesh networking
    • Secure management
    • High speed
    • Excellent dashboards
    • Reporting and detailed analytics
    • Multi-site management
    • Deep packet inspection

    Benefits of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches:

    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are silent because they are designed without a fan.
    • They help simplify your network infrastructure and cabling.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches offer 24 to 48 port switch versions to work with.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches provide redundant power if the internal power supply fails.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches include the forwarding capacity to simultaneously process traffic on all ports at line rate without any packet loss.
    • Ubiquiti UniFi Switches are rated as affordable when compared with competitors.
    • Available with 24 or 48 RJ45 Gigabit ports
    • Configuration with Ubiquiti UniFi is easy; It's simple to configure or reconfigure an AP or gateway quickly.
    • By having a mobile app, Unifi makes it easy to check on sites and to configure APs individually if necessary.
    • With Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, you can operate your IP cameras and phones through a single network cable.


    Reviews from Real Users

    A PeerSpot user who is a Director of Technical Operations/CTO at a consultancy says "The ability to deploy quickly and then having one central location for all the settings are its most valuable aspects."

    "The integration with the controller is one of the most valuable features of these switches. They are also very stable. For example, we have some equipment that we haven't touched for four years that is still reliable," says Doru I., Senior solutions architect at Aplix Technologies

    Murali S., Management Consultant at a consultancy, explains that “For the world where you have to balance traffic and traffic loads and bandwidth, their GUI makes it really easy because the switches, though they are enterprise grade level two or level three switches, the GUI is designed so that it's easy to set up VLANs where you need to control your traffic so that your phones don't break up and get choppy because of other people loading the network down too heavily."

    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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    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider21%
    Pharma/Biotech Company13%
    Government11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Manufacturing Company17%
    Comms Service Provider17%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Religious Institution8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Retailer7%
    Government6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise54%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business81%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise42%
    Buyer's Guide
    Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Huawei Ethernet Switches is ranked 12th in Ethernet Switches with 54 reviews while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is ranked 3rd in Ethernet Switches with 46 reviews. Huawei Ethernet Switches is rated 7.6, while Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Huawei Ethernet Switches writes "The solution is power efficient, stable, and provides free-of-cost batch upgrades". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches writes "Offers a good controller, seamless design and easy to deploy ". Huawei Ethernet Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, H3C Ethernet Switches, HPE Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, whereas Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, NETGEAR Switches, Aruba Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center. See our Huawei Ethernet Switches vs. Ubiquiti UniFi Switches report.

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