GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 vs TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)

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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 S7 (3-pack) at 5.3/10.

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

The TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack) leads on coverage.

They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands.

The biggest difference is software and security, where the GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 scores 7/10 to the TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)'s 4/10.

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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TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Deco S7 3-pack suits people who want whole-home Wi-Fi 5 coverage across a larger property, with guest networks, parental controls and QoS listed. It fits homes running gigabit-class connections and a moderate number of devices over dual-band Wi-Fi. It is less suited to anyone who wants newer Wi-Fi standards, multi-gig wired ports or a long support runway.

Typically about £127.49 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000	TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	6/10	6/10
Software and security	25%	7/10	4/10
Wired ports	20%	8/10	5/10
Coverage	15%	5/10	7/10
Value	15%	7/10	5/10
Overall		6.7/10	5.3/10

Specifications

Spec	GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000	TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz; 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz)
Bands and speed class	Dual-band: 1148Mbps (2.4GHz), 4804Mbps (5GHz)	Dual-band AC1900: 5 GHz 1300 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 600 Mbps, 3x3 MU-MIMO
WAN port	1 x WAN (2.5G), 1 x WAN/LAN (2.5G)	not listed
LAN ports	4 x LAN (1G), plus one flexible 2.5G WAN/LAN port	3x Gigabit WAN/LAN Ethernet ports per unit
Mesh nodes in the box	1 router, 0 mesh nodes	3
Rated coverage	not listed	Up to 5,600 sq ft for the 3-pack
Security and VPN features	not listed	SPI firewall, access control, parental controls, QoS, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz guest networks, VLAN, IPv4/IPv6, port forwarding, TP-Link DDNS, WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack)

+ Three nodes rated for up to 5,600 sq ft
+ Three Gigabit ports on every unit
+ Guest networks and VLAN are listed
− Wi-Fi 5 dual-band only, with no 6 GHz band
− UK product page carries an End of Life heading
− Security listed as WPA and WPA2 Personal only

Skip it if:

Buyers who want WPA3 or a Wi-Fi 6, 6E or Wi-Fi 7 mesh
Anyone needing 2.5GbE or faster wired ports
People who want a product with a clear long-term support outlook

Read the full TP-Link Deco S7 (3-pack) review ›

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