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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5

87
/ 100
From $199
VS
eero Max 7 (3-pack) wins by 3
eero Max 7 (3-pack) — Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · 10 GbE
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eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · 10 GbE

90
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

eero Max 7 (3-pack) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) lands at 87 and eero Max 7 (3-pack) at 90. That puts eero Max 7 (3-pack) ahead by 3 points — a narrow 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 eero Max 7 (3-pack) if…

  • ✓Effortless mesh setup
  • ✓Dual 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE per node
  • ✓Strong coverage
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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 88).

Range

eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Compared on the range sub-score

eero Max 7 (3-pack) leads on range (96 vs 86).

Throughput

eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Compared on the throughput sub-score

eero Max 7 (3-pack) leads on throughput (92 vs 88).

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 $1,699).

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) 87
vs
90 eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Score breakdown

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87
throughput 88
range 86
features 96
ease 84
value 0
eero Max 7 (3-pack)
90
throughput 92
range 96
features 88
ease 0
value 76

Specs side-by-side

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) versus eero Max 7 (3-pack) — full spec comparison
Spec GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) eero Max 7 (3-pack)
Standard
Wi-Fi 6 dual-band
Wi-Fi 7 (BE20400)
Total bandwidth
5400 Mbps
—
WAN
2.5 GbE
—
LAN
4× 2.5 GbE
—
USB
1× USB 3.0
—
Coverage
~3000 sq ft
—
Bands
—
Tri-band
Ports
—
Dual 10 GbE + 2× 2.5 GbE per node

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

eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Pros
  • +Effortless mesh setup
  • +Dual 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE per node
  • +Strong coverage
Cons
  • −eero Plus subscription for advanced features
  • −Closed ecosystem
  • −Tri- not quad-band

FAQ: GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs eero Max 7 (3-pack)

Which is better, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or eero Max 7 (3-pack)? +

eero Max 7 (3-pack) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 eero Max 7 (3-pack) worth the price? +

At $1,699, eero Max 7 (3-pack) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in range.

Does GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or eero Max 7 (3-pack) 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, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or eero Max 7 (3-pack)? +

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — leads on features (96 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for range, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or eero Max 7 (3-pack)? +

eero Max 7 (3-pack) — leads on range (96 vs 86). Compared on the range sub-score.