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GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
GL.iNet

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5

87
/ 100
From $199
VS
TP-Link Deco BE95 wins by 4
TP-Link Deco BE95 — Wi-Fi 7 quad-band · 33 Gbps · 10G WAN
TP-Link

TP-Link Deco BE95

Wi-Fi 7 quad-band · 33 Gbps · 10G WAN

91
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

TP-Link Deco BE95 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) lands at 87 and TP-Link Deco BE95 at 91. That puts TP-Link Deco BE95 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) if…

  • ✓Native OpenWrt with GL.iNet polish
  • ✓5× 2.5 GbE ports
  • ✓Tailscale + WireGuard built-in

Pick TP-Link Deco BE95 if…

  • ✓Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated backhaul
  • ✓10G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN
  • ✓Mesh-ready out of the box
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Throughput

TP-Link Deco BE95

Compared on the throughput sub-score

TP-Link Deco BE95 leads on throughput (96 vs 88).

Range

TP-Link Deco BE95

Compared on the range sub-score

TP-Link Deco BE95 leads on range (92 vs 86).

Value for money

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) more score per dollar ($199 vs $1,199).

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) 87
vs
91 TP-Link Deco BE95

Score breakdown

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87
throughput 88
range 86
features 96
ease 84
TP-Link Deco BE95
91
throughput 96
range 92
features 96
ease 88

Specs side-by-side

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) versus TP-Link Deco BE95 — full spec comparison
Spec GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) TP-Link Deco BE95
Standard
Wi-Fi 6 dual-band
Wi-Fi 7 quad-band
Total bandwidth
5400 Mbps
▲ 33000 Mbps
WAN
2.5 GbE
10 GbE
LAN
4× 2.5 GbE
4× 2.5 GbE per node
USB
1× USB 3.0
—
Coverage
~3000 sq ft
~3500 sq ft per node

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Pros
  • +Native OpenWrt with GL.iNet polish
  • +5× 2.5 GbE ports
  • +Tailscale + WireGuard built-in
Cons
  • −Wi-Fi 6 (not 7) at this price
  • −Limited 6 GHz support
  • −Setup steeper than eero

TP-Link Deco BE95

Pros
  • +Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated backhaul
  • +10G WAN + 4× 2.5G LAN
  • +Mesh-ready out of the box
Cons
  • −Premium pricing per node
  • −TP-Link cloud account required for some features
  • −Bulky

FAQ: GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs TP-Link Deco BE95

Which is better, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or TP-Link Deco BE95? +

TP-Link Deco BE95 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) worth the price? +

At $199, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Is TP-Link Deco BE95 worth the price? +

At $1,199, TP-Link Deco BE95 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in throughput.

Does GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or TP-Link Deco BE95 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for throughput, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or TP-Link Deco BE95? +

TP-Link Deco BE95 — leads on throughput (96 vs 88). Compared on the throughput sub-score.

Which is better for range, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or TP-Link Deco BE95? +

TP-Link Deco BE95 — leads on range (92 vs 86). Compared on the range sub-score.