GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 vs TP-Link Deco X50 (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 X50 (3-pack) at 5.9/10.

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

The TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack) leads on coverage.

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

The biggest difference is wired ports, where the GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000 scores 8/10 to the TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)'s 5/10.

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 X50 (3-pack)

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The Deco X50 3-pack is for people who want whole-home Wi-Fi 6 across a large property without much fiddling. It suits households that value simple setup and wide coverage over advanced router controls. Buyers who need multi-gig wiring or a third band should look at other models.

Typically about £194.99 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 X50 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	6/10	6/10
Software and security	25%	7/10	6/10
Wired ports	20%	8/10	5/10
Coverage	15%	5/10	7/10
Value	15%	7/10	6/10
Overall		6.7/10	5.9/10

Specifications

Spec	GL.iNet Flint 2 GL-MT6000	TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack)
Wi-Fi standard	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz; 802.11ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz)
Bands and speed class	Dual-band: 1148Mbps (2.4GHz), 4804Mbps (5GHz)	Dual-band AX3000: 5 GHz 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160); 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
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	Three Gigabit ports per unit, auto-sensing WAN or LAN
Mesh nodes in the box	1 router, 0 mesh nodes	3
Rated coverage	not listed	Up to 604 m²
Security and VPN features	not listed	SPI firewall, access control, HomeShield security, 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz guest networks, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 encryption

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 X50 (3-pack)

+ Rated coverage of up to 604 m² with three nodes
+ Owners praise easy setup and range
+ WPA3, tagged VLAN and guest networks listed
− Gigabit-only ports on every unit
− Dual-band only, with no 6 GHz
− Owners report limited advanced controls

Skip it if:

Buyers who want 2.5GbE or multi-gig wired ports
Anyone who wants a 6 GHz band or Wi-Fi 6E or 7
Users who need detailed advanced router controls

Read the full TP-Link Deco X50 (3-pack) review ›

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