GL.iNet
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
87
/ 100
From $199
VS
ASUS RT-BE96U wins by 6
ASUS
ASUS RT-BE96U
Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · Quad-band · 10 GbE
93
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
ASUS RT-BE96U takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) lands at 87 and ASUS RT-BE96U at 93. That puts ASUS RT-BE96U ahead by 6 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 RT-BE96U if…
- ✓Dual 10 GbE ports
- ✓AiMesh support
- ✓VPN Fusion
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) 87
vs 93 ASUS RT-BE96U
Score breakdown
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87 throughput 88
range 86
features 96
ease 84
value 0
ASUS RT-BE96U
93 throughput 94
range 92
features 96
ease 0
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) | ASUS RT-BE96U |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band | Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000) |
| Total bandwidth | 5400 Mbps | — |
| WAN | 2.5 GbE | — |
| LAN | 4× 2.5 GbE | — |
| USB | 1× USB 3.0 | — |
| Coverage | ~3000 sq ft | — |
| Bands | — | Quad-band |
| Ports | — | 2× 10 GbE + 4× 2.5 GbE |
| Antennas | — | 8 external |
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 RT-BE96U
Pros
- +Dual 10 GbE ports
- +AiMesh support
- +VPN Fusion
Cons
- −Large
- −Pricey
- −Firmware learning curve
FAQ: GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs ASUS RT-BE96U
Which is better, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or ASUS RT-BE96U? +
ASUS RT-BE96U scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 RT-BE96U worth the price? +
At $699, ASUS RT-BE96U delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in features.
Does GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or ASUS RT-BE96U 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.