UniFi Dream Router 7 vs GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

UniFi Dream Router 7
GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

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UniFi Dream Router 7 Picture
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Our Verdict

UniFi Dream Router 7

GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

The UniFi Dream Router 7 and the GL.iNet Flint 3 are tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers. They deliver similar wireless performance with excellent top speeds and good range. Both routers have excellent wired connectivity, albeit with slightly different usages in mind. The GL.iNet's five 2.5Gbps ports make it better suited for home users with lots of traditional Ethernet devices. On the other hand, the UniFi has four 2.5Gbps ports and one 10Gbps SFP+ port, making it better suited as a solution for small businesses or homes with a 10Gbps internet connection. Both routers are highly configurable, but take different approaches. The GL.iNet runs OpenWRT, an open-source, Linux-based firmware, while the UniFi can run the company's full suite of proprietary applications.

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Variants

  • Dream Router 7 (White)
  • Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) (Black)

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Main Differences for
Apartment/Condo

Threshold 

0.10

Apartment/Condo 

8.5
8.4

Dimensions 
 

7.7
6.6

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

7.7
6.6

Dimensions Photo  

UniFi Dream Router 7 Dimensions Photo
GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) Dimensions Photo

Height 
 

7.24" (18.4 cm)
9.06" (23.0 cm)

Width 
 

4.33" (11.0 cm)
9.45" (24.0 cm)

Depth 
 

4.33" (11.0 cm)
6.18" (15.7 cm)

Depth With Cables 
 

5.31" (13.5 cm)
7.17" (18.2 cm)

Network Ports 
 

9.1
8.7

Ports Photo  

UniFi Dream Router 7 Ports Photo
GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) Ports Photo

WAN Port Speed 
 

10.0 Gbps
2.5 Gbps

LAN Port Count 
 

3
4

10 Gbps Ports 
 

0
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2.5 Gbps Ports 
 

4
5

1 Gbps Ports 
 

0
0

10 Gbps Ports (SFP+) 
 

1
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USB Ports 
 

USB-A 3.0 Ports 
 

0
1

USB-A 2.0 Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Speed 
 

N/A
N/A
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo  

UniFi Dream Router 7 In The Box Photo
GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) In The Box Photo
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Wall/Ceiling Mount 
 

0.0
8.0

Mount Photo  

UniFi Dream Router 7 Mount Photo
GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300) Mount Photo

Mount Type 
 

None
Screw Head Slot
Wi-Fi

Interior Long Range 
 

7.7
7.7

Long Range Graph  

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Lowest Speed 
 

206 Mbps
201 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

349 Mbps
400 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

1,050 Mbps
1,002 Mbps

Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Standalone

Interior Short Range 
 

8.6
8.6

Short Range Graph  

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Highest Speed 
 

1,890 Mbps
1,830 Mbps

Average 5GHz Speed 
 

648 Mbps
789 Mbps

Average 6GHz Speed 
 

1,635 Mbps
1,548 Mbps

Test Configuration 
 

Standalone
Standalone

Wi-Fi Specifications 
 

9.4
9.4

Wi-Fi Version 
 

Wi-Fi 7 (be)
Wi-Fi 7 (be)

6GHz Band 
 

Yes
Yes

Multi Band 
 

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

DFS Channels 
 

Yes
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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Dream Router 7
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Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)
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Dream Router 7
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Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)
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Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)
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UniFi Dream Router 7

GL.iNet Flint 3 (GL-BE9300)

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