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ASUS RT-AX86U Pro — Wi-Fi 6 · AX5700
ASUS

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro

Wi-Fi 6 · AX5700

88
/ 100
From $279
VS
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro wins by 1
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
GL.iNet

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5

87
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro lands at 88 and GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) at 87. That puts ASUS RT-AX86U Pro ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS RT-AX86U Pro if…

  • ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • ✓App-driven setup
  • ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)

Pick GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) if…

  • ✓Native OpenWrt with GL.iNet polish
  • ✓5× 2.5 GbE ports
  • ✓Tailscale + WireGuard built-in
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Features

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Compared on the features sub-score

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) leads on features (96 vs 86).

Throughput

Tie

Compared on the throughput sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Range

Tie

Compared on the range sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) more score per dollar ($199 vs $279).

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro 88
vs
87 GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Score breakdown

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro
88
throughput 88
range 86
features 86
value 82
ease 0
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87
throughput 88
range 86
features 96
value 0
ease 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro versus GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS RT-AX86U Pro GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Standard
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6 dual-band
Throughput
AX5700
—
Total bandwidth
—
5400 Mbps
WAN
—
2.5 GbE
LAN
—
4× 2.5 GbE
USB
—
1× USB 3.0
Coverage
—
~3000 sq ft

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro

Pros
  • +Current-gen Wi-Fi
  • +App-driven setup
  • +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
  • −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
  • −Range varies
  • −Firmware stability improves over time

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Pros
  • +Native OpenWrt with GL.iNet polish
  • +5× 2.5 GbE ports
  • +Tailscale + WireGuard built-in
Cons
  • −Wi-Fi 6 (not 7) at this price
  • −Limited 6 GHz support
  • −Setup steeper than eero

FAQ: ASUS RT-AX86U Pro vs GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Which is better, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +

ASUS RT-AX86U Pro scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS RT-AX86U Pro worth the price? +

At $279, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in throughput.

Is GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) worth the price? +

At $199, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Does ASUS RT-AX86U Pro or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for features, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — leads on features (96 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is the better value, ASUS RT-AX86U Pro or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — more score per dollar ($199 vs $279). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.