TP-Link Archer AX55 vs GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Which Router Is Better?

Products

TP-Link Archer AX55
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

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Updated Jan 19, 2026 07:50 PM

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Our Verdict

TP-Link Archer AX55

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

The GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) and the TP-Link Archer AX55 are dual-band Wi-Fi 6 routers. The GL.iNet delivers higher top speeds, better range, and has multi-gigabit networking ports compared to the TP-Link. That said, the GL.iNet occupies a higher-end niche.

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Variants

  • Archer AX55 (Black)
  • Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) (Black)

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Black
Archer AX55
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Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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Black
Archer AX55
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Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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Black
Archer AX55
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Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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Black
Archer AX55
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Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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Archer AX55
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Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo

Threshold 

0.10

Apartment/Condo 
 

7.7
8.1

Interior Short Range 
 

7.9
8.6

Network Ports 
 

7.1
8.4

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

7.2
7.1

Dimensions Photo 
 

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TP-Link Archer AX55 Dimensions Photo
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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Dimensions Photo

Height 
 

6.18" (15.7 cm)
6.69" (17.0 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
9.06" (23.0 cm)

Depth 
 

5.91" (15.0 cm)
6.81" (17.3 cm)

Depth With Cables 
 

7.28" (18.5 cm)
8.46" (21.5 cm)

Network Ports 
 

7.1
8.4

Ports Photo 
 

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TP-Link Archer AX55 Ports Photo
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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Ports Photo

WAN Port Speed 
 

1.0 Gbps
2.5 Gbps

LAN Port Count 
 

4
5

10 Gbps Ports 
 

0
0

2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

0
2

1 Gbps Ports 
 

5
4

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

0
0
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USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

1
1

USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

0
0

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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TP-Link Archer AX55 In The Box Photo
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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) In The Box Photo
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Wall/Ceiling Mount 
 

8.0
8.0

Mount Photo 
 

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TP-Link Archer AX55 Mount Photo
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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Mount Photo

Mount Type 
 

Screw Head Slot
Screw Head Slot
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Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range 
 

7.9
8.2

Long Range Graph  

 Preview Graph
TP-Link Archer AX55 Long Range Graph
 Preview Graph
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Long Range Graph

Lowest Speed 
 

312 Mbps
380 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

454 Mbps
762 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

N/A
N/A

Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Standalone
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Interior Short Range 
 

7.9
8.6

Short Range Graph  

 Preview Graph
TP-Link Archer AX55 Short Range Graph
 Preview Graph
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Short Range Graph

Highest Speed 
 

746 Mbps
1,390 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

651 Mbps
1,257 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

N/A
N/A

Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Standalone
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Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

7.5
7.5

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
Yes

MLO Implementation 
 

Beacon Frame 
 

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TP-Link Archer AX55 Beacon Frame
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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) Beacon Frame

MLO Support  

No
No

EMLSR/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 AX55 Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Indoor Coverage - 1 Story Above 
 

Wi-Fi Coverage Map  

TP-Link Archer AX55 Wi-Fi Coverage Map

Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)  

TP-Link Archer AX55 Wi-Fi Coverage Map (Dual Mesh)

Broad Coverage 
 

Outdoor Coverage Map  

TP-Link Archer AX55 Outdoor Coverage Map

Check Price

Black
Archer AX55
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Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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Black
Archer AX55
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TP-Link
Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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GL.iNet
Black
Archer AX55
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Walmart.com
Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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Walmart.com
Black
Archer AX55
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B&H
Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
B&H
Black
Archer AX55
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Black
Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
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TP-Link Archer AX55

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

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