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GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)  Router Review

By James Alex Chérubin, Duncan MacRae, John Peroramas
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026 at 09:05am
Tested using Methodology v0.8.1 
GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Test Configuration
Standalone
7.6
Apartment/Condo 
7.2
Multi-Level House 
7.9
Speed 
6.8
Range 
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Our Verdict

7.6
Apartment/Condo 

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7.2
Multi-Level House 

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7.9
Speed 

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6.8
Range 

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  • 7.6
    Apartment/Condo
  • 7.2
    Multi-Level House

    • Performance Usages

  • 7.9
    Speed
  • 6.8
    Range
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    Changelog

    1.  Updated Jan 27, 2026: Review published.
    2.  Updated Jan 20, 2026: Early access published.
    3.  Updated Nov 17, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Nov 11, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
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    Test Results

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    Design
    8.7
    Dimensions
    GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) Dimensions Photo
    Height
    3.54" (9.0 cm)
    Width
    4.92" (12.5 cm)
    Depth
    3.66" (9.3 cm)
    Depth With Cables
    5.51" (14.0 cm)
    6.9
    Network Ports
    GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) Ports Photo
    WAN Port Speed
    1.0 Gbps
    LAN Port Count
    2
    10 Gbps Ports
    0
    2.5 Gbps Ports
    0
    1 Gbps Ports
    3
    10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)
    0
    USB Ports
    USB-A 3.0 Ports
    1
    USB-A 2.0 Ports
    0
    USB-C Ports
    1
    USB-C Speed
    N/A
    In The Box
    GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) In The Box Photo
    0.0
    Wall/Ceiling Mount
    GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) Mount Photo
    Mount Type
    None
    Wi-Fi
    6.8
    Interior Long Range
     Preview Graph
    GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) Long Range Graph
    Lowest Speed
    84 Mbps
    Average 5GHz Speed
    244 Mbps
    Average 6GHz Speed
    N/A
    Test Configuration
    Standalone
    7.9
    Interior Short Range
     Preview Graph
    GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) Short Range Graph
    Highest Speed
    834 Mbps
    Average 5GHz Speed
    576 Mbps
    Average 6GHz Speed
    N/A
    Test Configuration
    Standalone
    7.5
    Wi-Fi Specifications
    Wi-Fi Version
    Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
    6GHz Band
    No
    Multi Band
    Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
    DFS Channels
    Yes
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