NETGEAR
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN
89
/ 100
From $699
VS
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S wins by 2
GL.iNet
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
87
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S lands at 89 and GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) at 87. That puts NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S if…
- ✓True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
- ✓10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
- ✓Great range
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 RS700S 89
vs 87 GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Score breakdown
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
89 throughput 92
range 94
features 86
value 80
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 RS700S | GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000) | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band |
| Bands | Tri-band | — |
| Ports | 1× 10 GbE WAN + 1× 10 GbE LAN + 4× 2.5 GbE | — |
| Total bandwidth | — | 5400 Mbps |
| WAN | — | 2.5 GbE |
| LAN | — | 4× 2.5 GbE |
| USB | — | 1× USB 3.0 |
| Coverage | — | ~3000 sq ft |
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
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 RS700S vs GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Which is better, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S worth the price? +
At $699, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.
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 RS700S 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.