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ASUS RT-BE86U — Wi-Fi 7 · 9.4 Gbps · Dual 2.5G WAN
ASUS

ASUS RT-BE86U

Wi-Fi 7 · 9.4 Gbps · Dual 2.5G WAN

88
/ 100
From $299
VS
ASUS RT-BE86U 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-BE86U takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS RT-BE86U lands at 88 and GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) at 87. That puts ASUS RT-BE86U ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS RT-BE86U if…

  • ✓Sub-$300 Wi-Fi 7 router
  • ✓Dual 2.5 GbE WAN with link aggregation
  • ✓AiMesh + AiProtection Pro

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 90).

Throughput

Tie

Compared on the throughput sub-score

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

Range

ASUS RT-BE86U

Compared on the range sub-score

ASUS RT-BE86U leads on range (88 vs 86).

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 $299).

ASUS RT-BE86U 88
vs
87 GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Score breakdown

ASUS RT-BE86U
88
throughput 88
range 88
features 90
ease 88
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87
throughput 88
range 86
features 96
ease 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS RT-BE86U versus GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS RT-BE86U GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Standard
Wi-Fi 7 tri-band 4x4
Wi-Fi 6 dual-band
Total bandwidth
▲ 9400 Mbps
5400 Mbps
WAN
2× 2.5 GbE
2.5 GbE
LAN
4× 1 GbE
4× 2.5 GbE
USB
1× USB 3.2
1× USB 3.0
Coverage
~3000 sq ft
~3000 sq ft

ASUS RT-BE86U

Pros
  • +Sub-$300 Wi-Fi 7 router
  • +Dual 2.5 GbE WAN with link aggregation
  • +AiMesh + AiProtection Pro
Cons
  • −Tri-band only (no 6 GHz dedicated)
  • −No 10G WAN
  • −Plastic chassis

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-BE86U vs GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Which is better, ASUS RT-BE86U or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +

ASUS RT-BE86U scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS RT-BE86U worth the price? +

At $299, ASUS RT-BE86U delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in features.

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-BE86U 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-BE86U or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — leads on features (96 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for range, ASUS RT-BE86U or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +

ASUS RT-BE86U — leads on range (88 vs 86). Compared on the range sub-score.