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

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5

87
/ 100
From $199
VS
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S wins by 2
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN
NETGEAR

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN

89
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) lands at 87 and NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S at 89. That puts NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S ahead by 2 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 NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S if…

  • ✓True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
  • ✓10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
  • ✓Great range
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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 86).

Throughput

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Compared on the throughput sub-score

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S leads on throughput (92 vs 88).

Range

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Compared on the range sub-score

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S leads on range (94 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 $699).

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) 87
vs
89 NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Score breakdown

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87
throughput 88
range 86
features 96
ease 84
value 0
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
89
throughput 92
range 94
features 86
ease 0
value 80

Specs side-by-side

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) versus NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — full spec comparison
Spec GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
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
—
Tri-band
Ports
—
1× 10 GbE WAN + 1× 10 GbE LAN + 4× 2.5 GbE

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

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Pros
  • +True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
  • +10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
  • +Great range
Cons
  • −Armor subscription for advanced features
  • −Bulky
  • −Pricey vs ASUS/eero

FAQ: GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Which is better, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S? +

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S worth the price? +

At $699, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.

Does GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S 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 NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S? +

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — leads on features (96 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for throughput, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S? +

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — leads on throughput (92 vs 88). Compared on the throughput sub-score.