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.
"We use Cisco Ethernet Switches to configure VLANs in the VPN network."
"Cisco Ethernet Switches are great devices."
"The solution offers great bandwidth and speed."
"It's all-encompassing and can help you in all these different areas. If people realize that they want something that's going to work, that's pretty foolproof, then Cisco's always worth the investment."
"We can easily integrate the product with any OEM solutions."
"The technical support is good and they respond quickly. I haven't had any problems."
"DNA Center is very interesting in automating the setup and monitoring as with each occurrence it gets easier to troubleshoot and provides an impression about what could be the problem."
"I like their after-sales support more than anything because it's very good."
"I like the control one has with this solution."
"It's very easy to deploy – much easier than MikroTik. It's very seamless and well-designed."
"I would gladly recommend Ubiquiti UniFi Switches."
"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti UniFi Switches is that once you buy them, you own them."
"It is great size-wise and the user interface is easy to use. You don't need to be a pro to use this solution."
"Overall the solution functions very well."
"The solution’s scalability is good."
"I haven't found the cost of the solution to be too high."
"The solution really should offer better pricing. It would help them stay competitive."
"Cisco's equipment is expensive, especially since it introduced the obligatory purchase of Cisco DNA."
"The management of the solution could improve."
"The dashboard needs some minor improvements."
"The solution needs to work on lowering the amount of bugs. We find them quite regularly."
"Integration with third-party products could be improved."
"There are some GUI configuration improvements that they can implement in the future for the product models."
"The installation is difficult and requires further training documentations."
"There is currently an issue with supply of switches which needs to be sorted out."
"I would recommend changing the solution to a recognized one, such as Check Point or Fortinet."
"We have been having issues with non-homogeneity."
"This brand is not very popular in China."
"I think they need to provide a better firewall solution."
"I'd like there to be better reporting for the solution."
"It would be helpful to have better visibility into exactly what is going on in the network."
"The product needs to improve its pricing."
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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