TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)
Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band mesh · Dual 10 GbE
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) lands at 88 and GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) at 87. 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 TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) if…
- ✓Dual 10 GbE + dual 2.5 GbE per node
- ✓Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channels
- ✓MLO + 8 antennas — excellent coverage
Pick GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) if…
- ✓Native OpenWrt with GL.iNet polish
- ✓5× 2.5 GbE ports
- ✓Tailscale + WireGuard built-in
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)Compared on the features sub-score
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) leads on features (96 vs 90).
Throughput
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)Compared on the throughput sub-score
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) leads on throughput (92 vs 88).
Range
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack)Compared on the range sub-score
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) leads on range (90 vs 86).
Value for money
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) more score per dollar ($199 vs $999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) | GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (BE22000) 4×4 tri-band | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band |
| Bands | Tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz) | — |
| Channel width | 320 MHz | — |
| Ports | 2× 10 GbE + 2× 2.5 GbE per node | — |
| Antennas | 8 internal | — |
| Features | MLO + Mesh AI roaming | — |
| 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 (2-pack)
- +Dual 10 GbE + dual 2.5 GbE per node
- +Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channels
- +MLO + 8 antennas — excellent coverage
- −HomeShield subscription for advanced security
- −UI feels dated
- −Slightly less range than eero Max 7
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
FAQ: TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) vs GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Which is better, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +
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 TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) worth the price? +
At $999, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) 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 (2-pack) 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.
Which is better for features, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — leads on features (96 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for throughput, TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +
TP-Link Deco BE85 (2-pack) — leads on throughput (92 vs 88). Compared on the throughput sub-score.