Choosing between Ruijie and Cisco can be challenging, as both vendors offer enterprise-grade networking solutions but target different customer segments. Cisco is well known for large enterprise and mission-critical deployments, while Ruijie delivers high-performance networking with simpler cloud management and competitive pricing for SMBs, education, hospitality, and enterprise networks. The comparison table below maps the closest equivalent products across Wi-Fi access points, gateways, switches, and cloud management platforms to help you identify the best solution for your deployment.
| Category | Ruijie / Reyee | Cisco | Best For | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Wi-Fi 7 AP | RG-RAP72 | Cisco CW9172I | Small offices | Entry-level Wi-Fi 7 access points with 2.5GbE uplinks. |
| Business Wi-Fi 7 AP | RG-RAP72 Pro | Cisco CW9176I | SMB & Enterprise | High-performance Wi-Fi 7 APs supporting high-density environments. |
| High-Density Wi-Fi 7 AP | RG-RAP73HD | Cisco CW9178I | Stadiums, universities, convention centers | Designed for maximum client density and throughput. |
| Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 AP | RG-RAP72Pro-OD | Cisco CW9176D1 | Outdoor deployments | Rugged outdoor Wi-Fi 7 access points for campuses and industrial sites. |
| Entry Wi-Fi 6 AP | RG-RAP2260(E) | Cisco CW9162I | Small businesses | Affordable enterprise Wi-Fi 6 access points. |
| Business Wi-Fi 6 AP | RG-RAP2260(G) | Cisco CW9164I | Offices | Excellent balance of performance and coverage. |
| High-End Wi-Fi 6 AP | RG-AP820-L(V3) | Cisco CW9166I | Enterprise deployments | Higher client density and advanced enterprise features. |
| Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 AP | RG-RAP6262(G) | Cisco Catalyst 9124AXI | Outdoor Wi-Fi | Weatherproof outdoor Wi-Fi access points. |
| Mesh Wi-Fi | Reyee Mesh | Cisco Catalyst Mesh | Large campuses | Enterprise wireless mesh networking. |
| Entry Gateway | Reyee EG105G | Cisco Meraki GX50 | Small businesses | Compact security gateways with cloud management. |
| Business Gateway | Reyee EG210G | Cisco Meraki MX75 | Branch offices | Advanced firewall, VPN and SD-WAN capabilities. |
| Enterprise Gateway | RG-EG3250 | Cisco Meraki MX95 | Large enterprises | High-performance enterprise security gateways. |
| 8-Port PoE Switch | RG-NBS3100-8GT2SFP-P | Cisco CBS350-8P-E-2G | Small deployments | Managed PoE switches for SMBs. |
| 24-Port PoE Switch | RG-NBS3100-24GT4SFP-P | Cisco CBS350-24P-4G | Offices & schools | Managed Gigabit PoE switches with fiber uplinks. |
| 48-Port PoE Switch | RG-NBS3200-48GT4XS-P | Cisco CBS350-48P-4X | Enterprise networks | High-density PoE switches with 10G uplinks. |
| Aggregation Switch | RG-S5760 Series | Cisco Catalyst 9300X Series | Core & aggregation | Enterprise Layer 3 aggregation switches. |
| Cloud Management | Ruijie Cloud | Cisco Meraki Dashboard | Centralized management | Cloud-based management for APs, switches and gateways. |
