GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) vs Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)

Which Router Is Better?

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GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
GL.iNet Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)

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Our Verdict

GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)

GL.iNet Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)

The GL.iNet Slate 7 (GL-BE3600) is the Wi-Fi 7 successor to the GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800). The Slate 7 achieves better speeds and range than the Slate AX while maintaining the lineup's portable size. As a Wi-Fi 7 router, the Slate 7 also offers limited MLO implementation and faster 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports (compared to the AX's 1Gbps ports). However, the AX includes one extra LAN port and a microSD slot that the Slate 7 lacks.

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Variants

  • Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) (Black)
  • Slate 7 (GL-BE3600) (Dark Gray)

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Black
Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
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Dark Gray
Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)
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Black
Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
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Dark Gray
Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)
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Walmart.com
Black
Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
B&H
Dark Gray
Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)
B&H
Black
Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
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Dark Gray
Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)
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Black
Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
GL.iNet
Dark Gray
Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)
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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 
 

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 
 

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LAN Port Count 
 

Lock
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10 Gbps Ports 
 

Lock
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2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

Lock
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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 
 

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N/A
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In The Box 
 

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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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Locked
Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range 
 

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N/A

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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N/A

Test Configuration 
 

Locked
Locked

Interior Short Range 
 

N/A
N/A

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 
 

Locked
Locked

Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

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N/A

Wi-Fi Version 
 

Locked
Locked

6GHz Band 
 

Locked
Locked

Multi Band 
 

Locked
Locked

DFS Channels 
 

Locked
Locked

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
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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Check Price

Black
Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
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Dark Gray
Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)
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Black
Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
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Walmart.com
Dark Gray
Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)
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Walmart.com
Black
Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
B&H
Dark Gray
Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)
B&H
Black
Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
BestBuy.com
Dark Gray
Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)
BestBuy.com
Black
Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
GL.iNet
Dark Gray
Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)
GL.iNet

GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)

GL.iNet Slate 7 (GL-BE3600)

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