ASUS RT-BE96U
Wi-Fi 7 · 19 Gbps tri-band · 10G WAN
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
ASUS RT-BE96U takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS RT-BE96U lands at 92 and GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) at 87. That puts ASUS RT-BE96U ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS RT-BE96U if…
- ✓10G WAN + 10G LAN
- ✓Tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz
- ✓AiMesh + AiProtection Pro included
Pick GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) if…
- ✓Native OpenWrt with GL.iNet polish
- ✓5× 2.5 GbE ports
- ✓Tailscale + WireGuard built-in
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Throughput
ASUS RT-BE96UCompared on the throughput sub-score
ASUS RT-BE96U leads on throughput (96 vs 88).
Range
ASUS RT-BE96UCompared on the range sub-score
ASUS RT-BE96U leads on range (90 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 $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS RT-BE96U | GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 4x4 tri-band | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band |
| Total bandwidth | ▲ 19000 Mbps | 5400 Mbps |
| WAN | 10 Gbps | 2.5 GbE |
| LAN | 1× 10G + 4× 1G | 4× 2.5 GbE |
| USB | 2× USB 3.0 | 1× USB 3.0 |
| Coverage | ~3500 sq ft | ~3000 sq ft |
ASUS RT-BE96U
- +10G WAN + 10G LAN
- +Tri-band 4x4 Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz
- +AiMesh + AiProtection Pro included
- −Antennas not removable
- −Pricey vs Wi-Fi 6E
- −Web UI cluttered
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
- +Native OpenWrt with GL.iNet polish
- +5× 2.5 GbE ports
- +Tailscale + WireGuard built-in
- −Wi-Fi 6 (not 7) at this price
- −Limited 6 GHz support
- −Setup steeper than eero
FAQ: ASUS RT-BE96U vs GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Which is better, ASUS RT-BE96U or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +
ASUS RT-BE96U scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS RT-BE96U worth the price? +
At $599, ASUS RT-BE96U delivers a Specdex score of 92 — 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-BE96U 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 throughput, ASUS RT-BE96U or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +
ASUS RT-BE96U — leads on throughput (96 vs 88). Compared on the throughput sub-score.
Which is better for range, ASUS RT-BE96U or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +
ASUS RT-BE96U — leads on range (90 vs 86). Compared on the range sub-score.