Searching for Navijin and wondering how it stacks up against Cisco, Ubiquiti, TP-Link or Hikvision? This guide gives you an honest, side-by-side comparison for business networks in the UAE, GCC and Africa. It covers PoE switches, Wi-Fi 6 access points, CCTV, IP phones and IP-PBX, with real model numbers and indicative UAE prices. Navas Technology LLC in Dubai is the official Navijin distributor for EMEA, so you can buy from local stock with full support.
Quick Verdict
| If you need... | Best choice |
| One brand for switches, Wi-Fi, CCTV and voice at the best price | Navijin: complete portfolio, no licence fees, stocked in Dubai |
| A project that specifies Cisco by name | Cisco Business: premium brand, premium price |
| A small site already running a UniFi controller | Ubiquiti UniFi: strong ecosystem, needs the UniFi console or app |
| Low-cost SMB networking with a central controller | TP-Link Omada: good value, cameras sold under a separate line |
| CCTV only, no networking or voice | Hikvision or Dahua: camera specialists |
For most hotels, offices, warehouses, schools and system integrators, Navijin gives the best balance of features, price and local availability. The details follow.
Who Is Navijin?
Navijin is a networking and security brand built for business projects. One catalogue covers:
- Switching: unmanaged, smart and L2 managed PoE switches, industrial DIN-rail switches and SFP modules
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 ceiling, wall-plate and IP67 outdoor access points, plus gateways and controllers
- Security: 8MP IP cameras (dome, bullet and PTZ) and PoE NVRs
- Voice: SIP IP phones, IP-PBX systems, FXS gateways and headsets
- Power: industrial 48V DIN-rail power supplies for PoE and automation cabinets
An integrator can therefore quote a complete project from one brand, with one support channel and fewer compatibility problems.
Navijin vs Cisco vs Ubiquiti vs TP-Link vs Hikvision
| Feature | Navijin | Cisco Business | Ubiquiti UniFi | TP-Link Omada | Hikvision |
| Price position | Value: low cost per port and per AP | Premium | Mid-range | Value | Mid-range (CCTV) |
| PoE switches | Yes: 5 to 24 ports, L2 managed, industrial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited range |
| Wi-Fi 6 access points | Yes: indoor, wall-plate, IP67 outdoor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| IP cameras and NVR | Yes: 8MP, H.265, PoE NVR | No (SMB line) | Yes (Protect) | Separate VIGI line | Yes (core business) |
| IP phones and IP-PBX | Yes: phones, PBX, FXS gateways | Phones | Yes (Talk) | No | No |
| Management | Web interface per device; no mandatory controller | Web interface / dashboard | UniFi console or app required | Omada controller recommended | iVMS / web |
| Licence or subscription | None required | None for CBS | None (console hardware cost) | None (controller cost) | None |
| Open standards | 802.3af/at PoE, 802.1Q VLAN, RSTP/MSTP, WPA3, SIP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dubai stock and EMEA distributor | Yes: Navas Technology, official distributor | Via distributors | Via distributors | Via distributors | Via distributors |
| Best for | Full projects on a budget: hotels, offices, retail, warehouses, schools, industrial | Brand-mandated corporate projects | Single-site SMB in the UniFi ecosystem | Budget SMB networking | CCTV-only projects |
This comparison reflects general product positioning as of November 2026. Always check the exact datasheet for your project.
1. PoE Switches: Navijin vs Cisco CBS and TP-Link
PoE switches power your access points, cameras and IP phones over the network cable, so they sit at the heart of every project. Navijin covers every size:
- NG-GE108-P: 8x Gigabit PoE+ ports with a watchdog for automatic recovery and ESD/surge protection. A simple plug-and-play switch for small CCTV or Wi-Fi sites.
- GE6010-8P2S-L2: 8x Gigabit PoE+ (up to 30W per port), 2x SFP uplinks and 20Gbps switching capacity. L2 managed with VLAN support.
- GE6010-24P4S4C-L2: 24x Gigabit PoE+, 4x SFP and 4x combo ports, with 56Gbps switching capacity. A 19-inch rack switch for a full floor or hotel wing.
- GE2224-24P4C2S-L2: 24 Gigabit ports with 802.1Q VLAN, ACL, RSTP/MSTP and ERPS ring support, for networks that need redundancy.
- SG3801-16S8C4T: a fibre aggregation switch with VLAN, QoS, ACL, SNMP, IPv6 multicast, 802.1X and ERPS ring network.
How Navijin compares: Cisco CBS350 switches offer deeper Layer 3 features, but you pay a significant premium for the logo. TP-Link Omada is competitively priced, but full management usually goes through an Omada controller. Navijin gives you managed L2 features, PoE+ on every port and fibre uplinks at a value price, managed straight from the switch web page. Not sure whether you need L2 or L3? Read our L2 vs L3 switch guide and our PoE switch buying guide.
2. Wi-Fi 6 Access Points: Navijin vs Ubiquiti UniFi and TP-Link
- NW-AP625 (1G and 2.5G uplink): ceiling-mount Wi-Fi 6 with a built-in 5dBi MIMO antenna and up to 3000Mbps wireless rate. Supports 802.11k/v/r seamless roaming, WPA3 and 802.1X enterprise security.
- NW-AP627: ceiling Wi-Fi 6 for offices, clinics and retail.
- NW-OAP625: outdoor Wi-Fi 6 in an IP67 housing for pools, car parks, yards and camps.
- NW-AP623M: a wall-plate dual-band AP, ideal for hotel rooms and student housing.
How Navijin compares: Ubiquiti UniFi APs are popular, but you need a UniFi console or app, and mixing them with other vendors' equipment is harder. Navijin APs support the roaming standards (802.11k/v/r) that guests and staff notice, plus WPA3 security. The 2.5G uplink version is ready for faster switches in the future. For hospitality projects, see our hotel Wi-Fi guide for the UAE.
3. CCTV: Navijin vs Hikvision and Dahua
- ICD-N8095: 8MP (4K) IP camera with H.265 compression to save bandwidth and storage, 30m IR night vision and two-way audio.
- NHC-71916K-16P: 16-channel NVR with 16 built-in PoE ports, H.264/H.265, HDMI and VGA outputs, and a SATA bay for up to 8TB.
- Also available: bullet, turret and PTZ cameras, plus 4 and 8-channel NVRs.
How Navijin compares: Hikvision and Dahua are CCTV specialists with very wide camera ranges. If your project is cameras only, they are strong options. When the same site also needs PoE switching, Wi-Fi and telephones, Navijin lets you deliver everything from one brand, on one invoice, with one point of support.
4. IP Phones and IP-PBX: Navijin vs Cisco
- VIP-T70PGN: 4-line SIP desk phone with HD voice (Opus/G.722), PoE, dual Gigabit Ethernet and built-in VPN. Works with most SIP PBX and cloud phone systems.
- VBX3000 IP-PBX: dual-core IP-PBX with E1/T1 support and SIP HD voice and video, for offices and hotels.
- VG100-8S / VG100-16S: FXS gateways that connect analogue phones and fax machines to a modern IP system. Ideal for hotel room phones.
How Navijin compares: Cisco IP phones are excellent but expensive and often tied to Cisco call control. Navijin phones use standard SIP, so they work with Navijin PBX, 3CX, Asterisk-based systems and most hosted VoIP providers.
5. Industrial and Power
For oil and gas, utilities, transport and automation, Navijin offers industrial PoE switches such as the GEIN1210-8P2S, plus 48V DIN-rail power supplies like the DRP-120-48 (120W). Read more in our industrial networking guide for the GCC and Africa.
Indicative Navijin Prices in the UAE
| Model | Type | From (AED, single unit) |
| NG-GE108-P | 8-port Gigabit PoE+ switch | 333 |
| GE6010-8P2S-L2 | 8-port L2 managed PoE+ switch, 2 SFP | 437 |
| GE1610-2SF | 16-port unmanaged Gigabit PoE switch, 2 SFP | 510 |
| GE6010-16P2S-L2 | 16-port L2 managed PoE+ switch, 2 SFP | 812 |
| GE6010-24P4S4C-L2 | 24-port L2 managed PoE+ switch, 4 SFP + 4 combo | 918 |
| NW-AP627S | Wi-Fi 6 ceiling access point | 190 |
| NW-AP625-1G | Wi-Fi 6 ceiling access point | 249 |
| NW-AP625-2.5G | Wi-Fi 6 ceiling access point, 2.5G uplink | 285 |
| VIP-T70PGN | 4-line SIP IP phone, PoE | 165 |
| DRP-120-48 | 120W 48V DIN-rail power supply | 134 |
Indicative single-unit prices in the UAE, November 2026, VAT inclusive. Bulk, project and reseller prices are lower. Contact us for a quotation.
Example: One-Brand Project Bill of Materials
A typical 40-room hotel or 50-user office could be built entirely with Navijin:
- 1x GE6010-24P4S4C-L2 core PoE switch, plus GE6010-8P2S-L2 switches per floor
- 8 to 12x NW-AP625 Wi-Fi 6 access points (NW-AP623M wall-plates for guest rooms)
- 12 to 16x ICD-N8095 8MP cameras with an NHC-71916K-16P NVR
- 1x VBX3000 IP-PBX with VIP-T70PGN desk phones, or a VG100-16S gateway for analogue room phones
One brand, one supplier, one warranty contact. Send us your floor plan or BOQ and we will prepare a design and quotation.
Why Buy Navijin from Navas Technology?
- Official Navijin distributor for EMEA, based in Dubai
- Local stock for fast delivery across the UAE, with export to the GCC, Africa and Europe
- Pre-sales design support: we help size switches, PoE budgets, Wi-Fi coverage and CCTV storage
- Reseller and integrator pricing with project protection
- VAT invoice and warranty support handled locally
Also available on Amazon.ae for single-unit orders. Read more about the reseller programme in why MEA network resellers are adding Navijin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Navijin a good brand for business networks?
Yes. Navijin products follow open industry standards (802.3af/at PoE, 802.1Q VLAN, RSTP/MSTP, WPA3, SIP) and are designed for hotels, offices, retail, education and industrial sites. The range covers switching, Wi-Fi 6, CCTV and voice.
Do Navijin devices need a cloud subscription or licence?
No. Navijin switches, access points, cameras and phones work without a mandatory licence or subscription. You manage them through their web interface.
Can I mix Navijin with Cisco, Ubiquiti or TP-Link equipment?
Yes. Because Navijin uses standard protocols, a Navijin PoE switch can power any standard 802.3af/at access point or camera. Navijin IP phones also register to any SIP PBX.
Where can I buy Navijin in Dubai?
From Navas Technology LLC, Sultan Building, Shop 23, Al Raffa Street, Bur Dubai. We are the official EMEA distributor. Call +971 4 283 8868, WhatsApp +971 58 991 7423 or email sales@navas.ae.
Do you ship Navijin to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Africa?
Yes. We supply resellers and integrators across the GCC, Africa and Europe from our Dubai stock.
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Get a Navijin Quotation Today
Tell us what you are building and we will send a complete Navijin proposal with switching, Wi-Fi, CCTV and voice. Call +971 4 283 8868, WhatsApp +971 58 991 7423 or email sales@navas.ae. You can also browse the full range on our Navijin brand page.