GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs UniFi Dream Router 7

Tested using Methodology v0.8.2

Updated Jan 19, 2026 08:58 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 7 (be)

Multi Band Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)

Test Configuration Standalone

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Our Verdict

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

UniFi Dream Router 7

The GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router, while the UniFi Dream Router 7 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router. The former delivers better long-range performance and similar top speeds to the latter but lacks a 6GHz band, which is beneficial in noisier wireless environments. While both routers offer a high degree of configurability in the firmware, they take different approaches. The UniFi is designed to be integrated into the UniFi ecosystem of networking products, while the GL.iNet uses open-source firmware that's beneficial for DIY tinkerers.

Variants

Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) (Black)

Dream Router 7 (White)

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Main Differences for

Apartment/Condo

Threshold

0.10

Apartment/Condo

8.1

8.5

Wi-Fi Specifications

7.5

9.4

Full Comparison

Apartment/Condo

8.1

8.5

Multi-Level House

8.2

8.0

Speed

8.5

8.7

Range

8.2

7.7

Design

Dimensions

7.1

7.7

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Height

6.69" (17.0 cm)

7.24" (18.4 cm)

Width

9.06" (23.0 cm)

4.33" (11.0 cm)

Depth

6.81" (17.3 cm)

4.33" (11.0 cm)

Depth With Cables

8.46" (21.5 cm)

5.31" (13.5 cm)

Network Ports

8.4

9.1

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WAN Port Speed

2.5 Gbps

10.0 Gbps

LAN Port Count

10 Gbps Ports

2.5 Gbps Ports

1 Gbps Ports

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)

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USB Ports

USB-A 3.0 Ports

USB-A 2.0 Ports

USB-C Ports

USB-C Speed

N/A

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In The Box

In The Box Photo

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Wall/Ceiling Mount

8.0

0.0

Mount Photo

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Mount Type

Screw Head Slot

None

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Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range

8.2

7.7

Long Range Graph

Preview Graph

Lowest Speed

380 Mbps

206 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed

762 Mbps

349 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed

N/A

1,050 Mbps

Test Configuration

Standalone

Interior Short Range

8.6

Short Range Graph

Preview Graph

Highest Speed

1,390 Mbps

1,890 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed

1,257 Mbps

648 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed

N/A

1,635 Mbps

Test Configuration

Standalone

Wi-Fi Specifications

7.5

9.4

Wi-Fi Version

Wi-Fi 6 (ax)

Wi-Fi 7 (be)

6GHz Band

Yes

Multi Band

Dual Band (2.4 / 5)

Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)

DFS Channels

Yes

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MLO Implementation

Beacon Frame

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MLO Support

Yes

EMLSR/EMLMR Support

No MLO Support

EMLSR

Max Number Of Simultaneous Links

No MLO Support

TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support

No MLO Support

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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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