Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs TP-Link Archer BE3600

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

The Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Archer BE3600 at 6.5/10.

The Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) leads on software and security, wired ports and coverage.

The TP-Link Archer BE3600 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and value.

Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

6.7/10verdict: wait for deal

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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TP-Link Archer BE3600

6.5/10verdict: wait for deal

The TP-Link Archer BE3600 is for people who want a Wi-Fi 7 router on a tight budget. It suits a small home or flat where a 2.5GbE WAN link and a few wired devices matter more than 6 GHz. It is a poor fit for large or multi-storey homes that need confirmed range.

Typically about £74.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)	TP-Link Archer BE3600
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	6/10	7/10
Software and security	25%	7/10	6/10
Wired ports	20%	8/10	7/10
Coverage	15%	5/10	4/10
Value	15%	7/10	8/10
Overall		6.7/10	6.5/10

Specifications

Spec	Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)	TP-Link Archer BE3600
Wi-Fi standard	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be); 5 GHz rated 2882 Mbps, 2.4 GHz rated 688 Mbps
Bands and speed class	Dual-band: 1148Mbps (2.4GHz), 4804Mbps (5GHz)	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, no 6 GHz; BE3600 class
WAN port	1 x WAN (2.5G), 1 x WAN/LAN (2.5G)	1x 2.5 Gbps
LAN ports	4 x LAN (1G), plus one flexible 2.5G WAN/LAN port	1x 2.5 Gbps and 3x 1 Gbps (4 total), plus one USB 3.0 port
Mesh nodes in the box	1 router, 0 mesh nodes	0 extra nodes (single router, EasyMesh compatible)
Security and VPN features	not listed	TP-Link HomeShield security, parental controls, VPN client and VPN server, QoS, port forwarding, DMZ, DDNS, Tag VLAN, Guest Mode

Strengths and weaknesses

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

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TP-Link Archer BE3600

+ Wi-Fi 7 support at a low price
+ 2.5GbE WAN plus one 2.5GbE LAN port
+ VPN server, Tag VLAN and Guest Mode included
− No 6 GHz band
− Range reported weak at 25 feet
− Firmware lacks several optimisation settings

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a 6 GHz band or a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router
Anyone covering a large or multi-storey home with a single unit
Users who want detailed radio and optimisation controls in the firmware

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