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GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
TP-Link Archer AX20
Tested using Methodology v0.8.1
Updated Aug 29, 2025 01:01 PM
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Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Test Configuration
Standalone
Wi-Fi Version
Wi-Fi 6 (ax)
Multi Band
Dual Band (2.4 / 5)
Test Configuration
Standalone
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.
Variants
- Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) (Light Gray)
- Archer AX20 (Black)
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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo
Apartment/Condo
Threshold
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
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)
Network Ports
7.7
7.1
Ports Photo
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
In The Box
In The Box Photo
Wall/Ceiling Mount
0.0
8.0
Mount Photo
Mount Type
None
Screw Head Slot
Wi-Fi
Interior Long Range
7.4
7.6
Long Range Graph
Lowest Speed
193 Mbps
232 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
305 Mbps
335 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
N/A
Test Configuration
Standalone
Standalone
Interior Short Range
7.8
7.8
Short Range Graph
Highest Speed
660 Mbps
692 Mbps
Average 5GHz Speed
555 Mbps
545 Mbps
Average 6GHz Speed
N/A
N/A
Test Configuration
Standalone
Standalone
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
Wi-Fi Coverage
Indoor Coverage - Same Story
Wi-Fi Coverage Map
Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above
Wi-Fi Coverage Map
Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)
Broad Coverage
Outdoor Coverage Map
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