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
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
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
| 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.