GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) vs TP-Link Archer AX20

Which Router Is Better?

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GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
TP-Link Archer AX20

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Our Verdict

GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)

TP-Link Archer AX20

The GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) and the TP-Link Archer AX20 are dual-band Wi-Fi 6 routers. The two deliver similar wireless performance, but the TP-Link has slightly better range. That said, the GL.iNet supports DFS-only channels, which can help your speeds in noisy wireless environments. The TP-Link has more Ethernet ports overall, but the GL.iNet has a faster, 2.5Gbps WAN port. Lastly, the GL.iNet runs OpenWRT, a much more configurable firmware than the TP-Link.

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Variants

  • Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) (Light Gray)
  • Archer AX20 (Black)

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Light Gray
Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
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Archer AX20
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Archer AX20
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Archer AX20
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Archer AX20
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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo

Threshold 

0.10

Apartment/Condo 
 

7.8
7.4

Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

7.5
6.3

Dimensions 
 

8.9
7.2

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

8.9
7.2

Dimensions Photo 
 

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Height 
 

3.07" (7.8 cm)
6.30" (16.0 cm)

Width 
 

4.65" (11.8 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)

Depth 
 

3.23" (8.2 cm)
5.67" (14.4 cm)

Depth With Cables 
 

4.21" (10.7 cm)
7.01" (17.8 cm)
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Network Ports 
 

7.7
7.1

Ports Photo 
 

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GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) Ports Photo
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WAN Port Speed 
 

2.5 Gbps
1.0 Gbps

LAN Port Count 
 

1
4

10 Gbps Ports 
 

0
0

2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

1
0

1 Gbps Ports 
 

1
5

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

0
0

USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

1
0

USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

0
1

USB-C Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Speed 
 

N/A
N/A
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo 
 

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Wall/Ceiling Mount 
 

0.0
8.0

Mount Photo 
 

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TP-Link Archer AX20 Mount Photo

Mount Type 
 

None
Screw Head Slot
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Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range 
 

7.4
7.6

Long Range Graph  

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Lowest Speed 
 

193 Mbps
232 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

305 Mbps
335 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

N/A
N/A

Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Standalone
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Interior Short Range 
 

7.8
7.8

Short Range Graph  

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Highest Speed 
 

660 Mbps
692 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

555 Mbps
545 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

N/A
N/A

Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Standalone
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Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

7.5
6.3

Wi-Fi Version 
 

Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)

6GHz Band 
 

No
No

Multi Band 
 

Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)

DFS Channels 
 

Yes
No
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MLO Implementation 
 

Beacon Frame 
 

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MLO Support  

False
False

EMLSR Support 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support

EMLMR Support 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support

Max Number Of Simultaneous Links 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support

TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support 
 

No MLO Support
No MLO Support
Wi-Fi Coverage

Indoor Coverage - Same Story 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

TP-Link Archer AX20 Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

TP-Link Archer AX20 Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)  

TP-Link Archer AX20 Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)

Broad Coverage 
 

Outdoor Coverage Map  

TP-Link Archer AX20 Outdoor Coverage Map

Check Price

Light Gray
Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
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Black
Archer AX20
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Light Gray
Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
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Walmart.com
Black
Archer AX20
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Light Gray
Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
B&H
Black
Archer AX20
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Walmart.com
Light Gray
Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
BestBuy.com
Black
Archer AX20
B&H
 
Black
Archer AX20
TP-Link

GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)

TP-Link Archer AX20

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