NETGEAR
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Wi-Fi 6E · AXE11000
86
/ 100
From $599
VS
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) wins by 1
GL.iNet
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
87
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 lands at 86 and GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) at 87. That puts GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Pick GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) if…
- ✓Native OpenWrt with GL.iNet polish
- ✓5× 2.5 GbE ports
- ✓Tailscale + WireGuard built-in
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 86
vs 87 GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Score breakdown
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
86 throughput 86
range 86
features 84
value 82
ease 0
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87 throughput 88
range 86
features 96
value 0
ease 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 | GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band |
| Throughput | AXE11000 | — |
| Total bandwidth | — | 5400 Mbps |
| WAN | — | 2.5 GbE |
| LAN | — | 4× 2.5 GbE |
| USB | — | 1× USB 3.0 |
| Coverage | — | ~3000 sq ft |
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500
Pros
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Cons
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
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
FAQ: NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 vs GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Which is better, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 worth the price? +
At $599, NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in throughput.
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.
Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RAXE500 or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) 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.