TP-Link Archer BE550 vs GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

Tested using Methodology v0.8.1

Updated Aug 28, 2025 07:48 PM

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Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 7 (be)

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

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

TP-Link Archer BE550

GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

The GL-iNet Flint 3 and the TP-Link Archer BE550 are entry-level/lower mid-range tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers. They deliver very similar performance with excellent top speeds and good range. The GL.iNet has a much more robust and configurable featureset thanks to its OpenWRT firmware, but the TP-Link is compatible with EasyMesh routers and range extenders, helpful if you want to expand your wireless network.

Variants

Archer BE550 (Black)

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) (Black)

Review

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Black

Archer BE550

Black

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

Black

Archer BE550

Black

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

Black

Archer BE550

Black

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

Black

Archer BE550

Black

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

Main Differences for

Apartment/Condo

Threshold

0.10

Apartment/Condo

8.5

8.4

No major differences between these routers for apartment/condo. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Apartment/Condo

8.5

8.4

Multi-Level House

8.0

7.9

Speed

8.8

8.7

Range

7.8

7.7

Design

Dimensions

7.3

6.6

Dimensions Photo

Height

7.95" (20.2 cm)

9.06" (23.0 cm)

Width

3.07" (7.8 cm)

9.45" (24.0 cm)

Depth

9.13" (23.2 cm)

6.18" (15.7 cm)

Depth With Cables

10.31" (26.2 cm)

7.17" (18.2 cm)

Network Ports

8.7

Ports Photo

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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Wall/Ceiling Mount

0.0

8.0

Mount Photo

Mount Type

None

Screw Head Slot

Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range

7.8

7.7

Long Range Graph

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Lowest Speed

204 Mbps

201 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed

393 Mbps

400 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed

1,447 Mbps

1,002 Mbps

Test Configuration

Standalone

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Interior Short Range

8.7

8.6

Short Range Graph

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Highest Speed

2,010 Mbps

1,830 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed

830 Mbps

789 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed

1,795 Mbps

1,548 Mbps

Test Configuration

Standalone

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Wi-Fi Specifications

9.4

Wi-Fi Version

Wi-Fi 7 (be)

6GHz Band

Yes

Multi Band

Tri-Band (2.4 / 5 / 6)

DFS Channels

Yes

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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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Black

Archer BE550

Black

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

Black

Archer BE550

Black

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

Black

Archer BE550

Black

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

Black

Archer BE550

Black

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)