
What is Zyxel Next-Gen Firewall?
Get protection from malware and unauthorized application for your business. Keep your business running smoothly without downtime by protecting your network from outside threats. Deliver collaborative approach to complex security threats with unified management.
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Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.
90 Likeliness to Recommend
100 Plan to Renew
84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+90 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Zyxel Next-Gen Firewall?
Pros
- Caring
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Efficient Service
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Feature Ratings
Network Access Control
Advanced Threat Protection
Deep Packet Inspection
Vulnerability Detection
Virtual Firewall
Application Control
Sandboxing
Identity Based Control
Web Content Filtering
Encrypted Data Control
Virtual Private Network
Vendor Capability Ratings
Usability and Intuitiveness
Business Value Created
Availability and Quality of Training
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Ease of Data Integration
Vendor Support
Ease of Implementation
Ease of IT Administration
Breadth of Features
Ease of Customization
Quality of Features
Zyxel Next-Gen Firewall Reviews
Jeff J.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Communications
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Aug 2025
Product that works well for a fair cost.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Zyxel Next-Gen Firewall from other similar products?
We have tested/demonstrated other products and this is the best of the bunch. We know that installing Zyxel equipment will result in less support calls and visits, and appreciate the ease of administrating the devices.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
We especially enjoy the Nebula experience in configuring and maintaining the Zyxel products.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Would be nice to have support in the morning hours that is US based.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Do it! The Zyxel products are a solid choice that stacks up to the features of other big names in the industry at an inexpensive price point (not cheap).
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing

Adithan M.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Other
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted Oct 2025
Expert filtration and microsegmentation
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Zyxel Next-Gen Firewall from other similar products?
It has a very effective microsegmentation aspect that is capable of thwarting numerous threats at the same time.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It acts like a barrier between our organization and external threats through the process of filteration.
What do you dislike most about this product?
There was one particular instance where an external client was able to get through the firewall which we have already complained of and it was fixed too.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Thanks to its microsegmentation and filtration process, it is a best fit for any organisation.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Unique Features
- Efficient Service
Timmy C.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2025
Secure sensitive data with this robust solution
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Zyxel Next-Gen Firewall from other similar products?
Its excellent because it allows us to balance the need for fast, accessible Internet for teaching with the critical obligation to protect and secure staff data, and it has been a good solution for any audit.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
What I liked most was being able to manage and block inappropriate web content, which facilitates online compliance and separates traffic from existing traffic, managing it in secure zones. This is excellent on Zyxel part.
What do you dislike most about this product?
For now I dont like that some functions are miscategorized.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If youre looking for peace of mind and a guard to keep your infrastructure secure, this tool is for you.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
Cons
- Less Effective Service
- Vendor's Interest First