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
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
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
| 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.