GL.iNet
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
87
/ 100
From $199
VS
TP-Link Deco BE95 wins by 4
TP-Link
TP-Link Deco BE95
Wi-Fi 7 quad-band · 33 Gbps · 10G WAN
91
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
TP-Link Deco BE95 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) lands at 87 and TP-Link Deco BE95 at 91. That puts TP-Link Deco BE95 ahead by 4 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 BE95 if…
- ✓Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated backhaul
- ✓10G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN
- ✓Mesh-ready out of the box
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) 87
vs 91 TP-Link Deco BE95
Score breakdown
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87 throughput 88
range 86
features 96
ease 84
TP-Link Deco BE95
91 throughput 96
range 92
features 96
ease 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) | TP-Link Deco BE95 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band | Wi-Fi 7 quad-band |
| Total bandwidth | 5400 Mbps | ▲ 33000 Mbps |
| WAN | 2.5 GbE | 10 GbE |
| LAN | 4× 2.5 GbE | 4× 2.5 GbE per node |
| USB | 1× USB 3.0 | — |
| Coverage | ~3000 sq ft | ~3500 sq ft 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
TP-Link Deco BE95
Pros
- +Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated backhaul
- +10G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN
- +Mesh-ready out of the box
Cons
- −Premium pricing per node
- −TP-Link cloud account required for some features
- −Bulky
FAQ: GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs TP-Link Deco BE95
Which is better, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or TP-Link Deco BE95? +
TP-Link Deco BE95 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 BE95 worth the price? +
At $1,199, TP-Link Deco BE95 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in throughput.
Does GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or TP-Link Deco BE95 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.