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MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router vs GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems at a similar price

The GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router at 6.2/10.

The MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router leads on value.

The GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 leads on wired ports.

They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands, software and security and coverage.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 scores 8/10 to the MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router's 5/10.

MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router

MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The MERCUSYS MR80X suits people who want a low-cost Wi-Fi 6 router for a small home with a gigabit connection. It covers the basics well, with guest networks, a VPN server and WPA3 listed. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs multi-gig ports, a wide-coverage mesh out of the box or lots of wired devices.

Typically about £34.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000

6.7/10verdict: buy

The Flint 2 is for homelabbers and sysadmins who want a configurable single router with fast VPN throughput. It suits people who are comfortable with OpenWrt-style settings and want 2.5G wired ports. Beginners and anyone covering a large or multi-storey home with one unit should read the owner feedback first.

Typically about £152.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 RouterGL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%6/106/10
Software and security25%7/107/10
Wired ports20%5/108/10
Coverage15%5/105/10
Value15%8/107/10
Overall6.2/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecMERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 RouterGL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000
Wi-Fi standard802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), compatible with 11ac/a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Bands and speed classDual-band: 2402 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 160 MHz channels, 1024-QAM; marketed as AX3000Dual-band: 1148Mbps (2.4GHz), 4804Mbps (5GHz)
WAN port1x Gigabit WAN (1 Gbps)1 x WAN (2.5G), 1 x WAN/LAN (2.5G)
LAN ports3x Gigabit LAN (datasheet; V6 page lists 5x, so revision-dependent)4 x LAN (1G), plus one flexible 2.5G WAN/LAN port
Mesh nodes in the box0 extra nodes (single router, no nodes in box)1 router, 0 mesh nodes
Rated coverageNo manufacturer-rated area; four 5 dBi fixed omni antennas and beamformingnot listed
Security and VPN featuresWPA3-SAE (needs client support), WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, SPI firewall, IP/MAC binding, 2.4 and 5 GHz guest networks, OpenVPN/PPTP/L2TP/IPsec server and clients, parental controls, QoS, IPTV tag VLAN, IPv6, Smart Connectnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router

  • + Wi-Fi 6 with 160 MHz channels and 1024-QAM
  • + VPN server and clients plus guest networks on both bands
  • + Owners describe it as very affordable and stable
  • − Gigabit-only ports, with three LAN ports on the datasheet
  • − No manufacturer-rated coverage area and no nodes in the box
  • − Owners report no repeater mode and no wall-mount holes

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want 2.5GbE or 10GbE wired ports
  • People who need many wired connections without adding a switch
  • Owners of larger homes who want a mesh kit with nodes in the box
Read the full MERCUSYS MR80X AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router review ›

GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000

  • + Two 2.5G ports, one WAN and one flexible WAN/LAN
  • + WireGuard rated up to 900Mbps; can also act as a VPN server
  • + Owners report quiet running and draw of around 13 to 16 watts
  • − Owners describe a steep learning curve for beginners
  • − Runs warm under high WireGuard load, with no passive cooling
  • − Single unit with no mesh nodes; patchy coverage in multi-storey homes

Skip it if:

  • Beginners who want a simple app-led setup
  • Owners of large or multi-storey homes needing several mesh nodes
  • Buyers who want Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 with a 6GHz band
Read the full GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 review ›

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