TP-Link
TP-Link Deco BE85
Wi-Fi 7 · BE22000
88
/ 100
From $549
VS
TP-Link Deco BE85 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
TP-Link Deco BE85 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, TP-Link Deco BE85 lands at 88 and GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) at 87. That puts TP-Link Deco BE85 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick TP-Link Deco BE85 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
TP-Link Deco BE85 88
vs 87 GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Score breakdown
TP-Link Deco BE85
88 throughput 88
range 86
features 86
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 | TP-Link Deco BE85 | GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band |
| Throughput | BE22000 | — |
| Total bandwidth | — | 5400 Mbps |
| WAN | — | 2.5 GbE |
| LAN | — | 4× 2.5 GbE |
| USB | — | 1× USB 3.0 |
| Coverage | — | ~3000 sq ft |
TP-Link Deco BE85
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: TP-Link Deco BE85 vs GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Which is better, TP-Link Deco BE85 or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +
TP-Link Deco BE85 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is TP-Link Deco BE85 worth the price? +
At $549, TP-Link Deco BE85 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 TP-Link Deco BE85 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.