GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs eero 7

Which Router Is Better?

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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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Our Verdict

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

eero 7

The GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) is a Wi-Fi 6 standalone router, while the eero 7 is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router. The GL.iNet delivers faster top speeds, has better range, more networking ports, and much more configurable software than the eero, but the eero is much smaller and easier to configure.

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Variants

  • Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) (Black)
  • 7 (White (1-Pack))
  • 7 (White (2-Pack))

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Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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7
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White (2-Pack)
7
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Design

Dimensions 
 

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Dimensions Photo  

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Height 
 

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Lock" (Lock cm)

Width 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Cables 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Network Ports 
 

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N/A

Ports Photo  

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WAN Port Speed 
 

Lock Gbps
Lock Gbps

LAN Port Count 
 

Lock
Lock

10 Gbps Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

1 Gbps Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

Lock
Lock
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USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

USB-C Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

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 
 

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N/A

Mount Photo  

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Mount Type 
 

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Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range 
 

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Long Range Graph  

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Lowest Speed 
 

Lock Mbps
Lock Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

Lock Mbps
Lock Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

N/A
N/A

Test Configuration 
 

Locked
Locked

Interior Short Range 
 

N/A
N/A

Short Range Graph  

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Highest Speed 
 

Lock Mbps
Lock Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

Lock Mbps
Lock Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

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N/A

Test Configuration 
 

Locked
Locked
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Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

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Wi-Fi Version 
 

Locked
Locked

6GHz Band 
 

Locked
Locked

Multi Band 
 

Locked
Locked

DFS Channels 
 

Locked
Locked
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MLO Implementation 
 

Beacon Frame  

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MLO Support  

Locked
Locked

EMLSR/EMLMR Support 
 

Locked
Locked

Max Number Of Simultaneous Links 
 

Locked
Locked

TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support 
 

Locked
Locked
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Wi-Fi Coverage

Indoor Coverage - Same Story 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

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Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

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Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)  

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Broad Coverage 
 

Outdoor Coverage Map  

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Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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White (1-Pack)
7
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Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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GL.iNet
White (2-Pack)
7
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Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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White (3-Pack)
7
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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

eero 7

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