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eero 6+ 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 eero 6+ at 4.2/10.

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

They score the same on coverage.

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 scores 8/10 to the eero 6+'s 3/10.

eero 6+

eero 6+

4.2/10verdict: skip

The eero 6+ is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh router for a home that wants smart home control built into the router. It suits buyers who connect few wired devices and mainly want wireless coverage. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs several wired ports, network segmentation or free content filtering.

Typically about £139.99 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

CriterionWeighteero 6+GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/106/10
Software and security25%4/107/10
Wired ports20%3/108/10
Coverage15%5/105/10
Value15%4/107/10
Overall4.2/106.7/10

Specifications

Speceero 6+GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), AX3000 rating, 2x2 antenna arrayIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2x2 on each band, 160 MHz channels on 5 GHzDual-band: 1148Mbps (2.4GHz), 4804Mbps (5GHz)
WAN portTwo auto-sensing gigabit (1 GbE) Ethernet ports for WAN and/or LAN1 x WAN (2.5G), 1 x WAN/LAN (2.5G)
LAN portsShared with the WAN ports; the two 1 GbE ports can be used as LAN; no separate LAN port count published4 x LAN (1G), plus one flexible 2.5G WAN/LAN port
Mesh nodes in the box1 eero 6+ in the single-unit box; 2-pack and 3-pack sold1 router, 0 mesh nodes
Rated coverageUp to 1,500 sq ft per router; up to 4,500 sq ft with a 3-packnot listed
Security and VPN featuresZigbee, Thread and Matter controller; Alexa support; automatic channel selectionnot listed

Strengths and weaknesses

eero 6+

  • + Thread, Zigbee and Matter controller built in
  • + 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz
  • + Rated for up to 4,500 sq ft with a 3-pack
  • − Only two gigabit ports, shared between WAN and LAN
  • − No 6 GHz band; dual-band only
  • − Content filters and ad blocking need a paid plan

Skip it if:

  • Homelabbers who need several wired gigabit or multi-gig ports
  • Admins who need VLANs, guest networks or a VPN server
  • Buyers who want content filtering without a subscription
Read the full eero 6+ 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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