eero Pro 6E 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 Pro 6E at 5.4/10.

The eero Pro 6E leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and coverage.

The GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 leads on 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 eero Pro 6E's 4/10.

eero Pro 6E

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The eero Pro 6E is for households that want a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh system. It suits people with a modest number of wired devices and a single fast line into the home. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a VPN server, many Ethernet ports or a documented VLAN setup.

Typically about £336.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	eero Pro 6E	GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	7/10	6/10
Software and security	25%	5/10	7/10
Wired ports	20%	4/10	8/10
Coverage	15%	6/10	5/10
Value	15%	5/10	7/10
Overall		5.4/10	6.7/10

Specifications

Spec	eero Pro 6E	GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E tri-band 802.11ax, 2:2:2, with 160 MHz channels in 5 GHz and 6 GHz	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Bands and speed class	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz	Dual-band: 1148Mbps (2.4GHz), 4804Mbps (5GHz)
WAN port	1 x 2.5 GbE auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)	1 x WAN (2.5G), 1 x WAN/LAN (2.5G)
LAN ports	1 x Gigabit Ethernet auto-sensing (WAN or LAN)	4 x LAN (1G), plus one flexible 2.5G WAN/LAN port
Mesh nodes in the box	1, 2 or 3 units depending on pack (1-, 2- and 3-pack)	1 router, 0 mesh nodes
Rated coverage	Up to 2,000 sq ft per unit; up to 6,000 sq ft for a 3-pack	not listed
Security and VPN features	Profiles, WPA3, WPA2, TLS v1.2+, VPN passthrough, IPv6, NAT, UPnP, port forwarding, DHCP, static IP, cloud connectivity	not listed

Strengths and weaknesses

eero Pro 6E

+ Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E with 6 GHz and 160 MHz channels
+ 2.5GbE port that works as either WAN or LAN
+ Rated up to 6,000 sq ft in a 3-pack
− Only two Ethernet ports per unit
− VPN passthrough only, no VPN server

Skip it if:

Homelabbers who need a built-in VPN server or documented VLANs
Buyers with several wired devices who want many LAN ports per unit
Anyone whose devices lack 6E support and who wants no 6 GHz band

Read the full eero Pro 6E 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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