GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Review
Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
Specdex verdict GL.iNet's GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
GL.iNet's OpenWrt flagship. 5× 2.5 GbE + WireGuard / Tailscale built-in at $199 — the privacy-first router for power users without enterprise spend.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) versus its closest rivals
- +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
Who's the GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $199 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 87 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000).
- Router
- Power adapter
- Ethernet cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB | 1× USB 3.0 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total bandwidth | 5400 Mbps |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band |
| WAN | 2.5 GbE |
| LAN | 4× 2.5 GbE |
| Coverage | ~3000 sq ft |
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