GL.iNet
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
87
/ 100
From $199
VS
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 wins by 7
ASUS
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Wi-Fi 7 · BE25000
94
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) lands at 87 and ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 at 94. That puts ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) if…
- ✓Native OpenWrt with GL.iNet polish
- ✓5× 2.5 GbE ports
- ✓Tailscale + WireGuard built-in
Pick ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) 87
vs 94 ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Score breakdown
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87 throughput 88
range 86
features 96
ease 84
value 0
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
94 throughput 94
range 86
features 92
ease 0
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) | ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Total bandwidth | 5400 Mbps | — |
| WAN | 2.5 GbE | — |
| LAN | 4× 2.5 GbE | — |
| USB | 1× USB 3.0 | — |
| Coverage | ~3000 sq ft | — |
| Throughput | — | BE25000 |
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
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
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
FAQ: GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
Which is better, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98? +
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 worth the price? +
At $899, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in throughput.
Does GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 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.