GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · 10 GbE × 2
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) lands at 87 and TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) at 88. That puts TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) ahead by 1 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 TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) if…
- ✓Dual 10 GbE per node
- ✓Tri-band Wi-Fi 7
- ✓Excellent coverage
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) | TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band | Wi-Fi 7 (BE22000) |
| 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 | — | 2× 10 GbE + 2× 2.5 GbE per node |
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
- +Native OpenWrt with GL.iNet polish
- +5× 2.5 GbE ports
- +Tailscale + WireGuard built-in
- −Wi-Fi 6 (not 7) at this price
- −Limited 6 GHz support
- −Setup steeper than eero
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
- +Dual 10 GbE per node
- +Tri-band Wi-Fi 7
- +Excellent coverage
- −HomeShield subscription
- −Slightly less range than eero
- −UI dated
FAQ: GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
Which is better, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)? +
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) worth the price? +
At $1,099, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in throughput.
Does GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-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.