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

Which Router Is Better?

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

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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.

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Variants

  • Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) (Black)
  • Dream Router 7 (White)

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Design

Dimensions 
 

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Dimensions Photo  

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Height 
 

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Width 
 

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Depth 
 

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Depth With Cables 
 

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Network Ports 
 

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Ports Photo  

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WAN Port Speed 
 

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LAN Port Count 
 

Lock
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10 Gbps Ports 
 

Lock
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2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

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1 Gbps Ports 
 

Lock
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10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

Lock
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USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

Lock
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USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

USB-C Ports 
 

Lock
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USB-C Speed 
 

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In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo  

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Wall/Ceiling Mount 
 

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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 
 

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Average 5GHz Speed 
 

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Average 6GHz Speed 
 

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Test Configuration 
 

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Interior Short Range 
 

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Short Range Graph  

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Highest Speed 
 

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Average 5GHz Speed 
 

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Average 6GHz Speed 
 

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Test Configuration 
 

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Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

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Wi-Fi Version 
 

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6GHz Band 
 

Locked
Locked

Multi Band 
 

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DFS Channels 
 

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MLO Implementation 
 

Beacon Frame  

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MLO Support  

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Locked

EMLSR/EMLMR Support 
 

Locked
Locked

Max Number Of Simultaneous Links 
 

Locked
Locked

TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support 
 

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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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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

UniFi Dream Router 7

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