GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

Tested using Methodology v0.8.2

Updated Jan 20, 2026 06:36 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

Our Verdict

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

The GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) is the predecessor to the GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300). The former is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router while the latter is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router. The Flint 3 delivers faster top speeds thanks to its speedy 6GHz band, while the Flint 2 actually delivers better long-range performance on the 5GHz band.

Variants

Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) (Black)

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) (Black)

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Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

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Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

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Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

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Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

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Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

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Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

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Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

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Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our routers test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Apartment/Condo

8.1

8.4

Wi-Fi Specifications

7.5

9.4

Full Comparison

Apartment/Condo

8.1

8.4

Multi-Level House

8.2

7.9

Speed

8.5

8.7

Range

8.2

7.7

Design

Dimensions

7.1

6.6

Dimensions Photo

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GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) Dimensions Photo

Height

6.69" (17.0 cm)

9.06" (23.0 cm)

Width

9.06" (23.0 cm)

9.45" (24.0 cm)

Depth

6.81" (17.3 cm)

6.18" (15.7 cm)

Depth With Cables

8.46" (21.5 cm)

7.17" (18.2 cm)

Network Ports

8.4

8.7

Ports Photo

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WAN Port Speed

2.5 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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GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) In The Box Photo

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Wall/Ceiling Mount

8.0

Mount Photo

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Mount Type

Screw Head Slot

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Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range

8.2

7.7

Long Range Graph

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GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) Long Range Graph

Lowest Speed

380 Mbps

201 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed

762 Mbps

400 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed

N/A

1,002 Mbps

Test Configuration

Standalone

Interior Short Range

8.6

Short Range Graph

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GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) Short Range Graph

Highest Speed

1,390 Mbps

1,830 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed

1,257 Mbps

789 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed

N/A

1,548 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

MLO Support

Yes

EMLSR/EMLMR Support

EMLSR

Max Number Of Simultaneous Links

TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support

1: Implicit mapping

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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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Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

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Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

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Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

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Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

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Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

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Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

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Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

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Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)