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TP-Link Deco X10 vs GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000

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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 TP-Link Deco X10 at 5.2/10.

The TP-Link Deco X10 leads on coverage.

The GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, software and security, wired ports and value.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 scores 8/10 to the TP-Link Deco X10's 4/10.

Deco X10

TP-Link Deco X10

5.2/10verdict: wait for deal

The Deco X10 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system for households that want simple, app-led setup and broad coverage. It suits homes with modest wired needs and moderate wireless loads. Buyers who want faster-than-gigabit ports or a tri-band design should look at other systems.

Typically about £153.89 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

CriterionWeightTP-Link Deco X10GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/106/10
Software and security25%6/107/10
Wired ports20%4/108/10
Coverage15%6/105/10
Value15%5/107/10
Overall5.2/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Deco X10GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000
Wi-Fi standard802.11a/n/ac/ax on 5 GHz and 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz; mesh protocols 802.11k/v/r; WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Bands and speed classDual-band, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (AX1500; rated 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz)Dual-band: 1148Mbps (2.4GHz), 4804Mbps (5GHz)
WAN portNo dedicated WAN port; each unit has two Gigabit Ethernet ports that auto-sense WAN/LAN1 x WAN (2.5G), 1 x WAN/LAN (2.5G)
LAN portsTwo Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit, shared with WAN4 x LAN (1G), plus one flexible 2.5G WAN/LAN port
Mesh nodes in the boxPacks of 1, 2 or 3 units; the 3-pack has three units1 router, 0 mesh nodes
Rated coverageUp to 5,600 ft² (520 m²) for the 3-pack, 3,900 ft² for the 2-pack and 2,100 ft² for the 1-pack (US page); India page gives 3,900 ft² / 360 m²not listed
Security and VPN featuresWPA3, SPI firewall, blocklist, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz guest networks, parental controls, QoS, port forwarding, IPv6, TP-Link DDNS, IPTV, local and remote management; VPN client and server added in US firmware 1.3.0not listed

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link Deco X10

  • + Manufacturer rates the 3-pack for up to 5,600 ft²
  • + Owners report easy app setup and smooth roaming
  • + Guest networks, WPA3 and regular firmware releases
  • − Gigabit ports only, two per unit, shared with WAN
  • − Dual-band only; owners report shared backhaul limits under load
  • − Advanced HomeShield features reportedly need a paid subscription

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want 2.5GbE or faster wired ports
  • Households with heavy simultaneous traffic who want tri-band or 6 GHz
  • Anyone who wants advanced security features without a possible subscription
Read the full TP-Link Deco X10 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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