GL.iNet
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
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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
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
| 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.