GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Wi-Fi 6 · OpenWrt · 2.5 GbE × 5
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
Wi-Fi 6 · —
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) lands at 87 and Ubiquiti UDM-Pro at 90. That puts Ubiquiti UDM-Pro ahead by 3 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 Ubiquiti UDM-Pro if…
- ✓Current-gen Wi-Fi
- ✓App-driven setup
- ✓Parental controls (brand-dependent)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)Compared on the features sub-score
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) leads on features (96 vs 88).
Throughput
Ubiquiti UDM-ProCompared on the throughput sub-score
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro leads on throughput (90 vs 88).
Range
TieCompared on the range sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
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 $379).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) | Ubiquiti UDM-Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Total bandwidth | 5400 Mbps | — |
| WAN | 2.5 GbE | — |
| LAN | 4× 2.5 GbE | — |
| USB | 1× USB 3.0 | — |
| Coverage | ~3000 sq ft | — |
| Throughput | — | — |
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
- +Native OpenWrt with GL.iNet polish
- +5× 2.5 GbE ports
- +Tailscale + WireGuard built-in
- −Wi-Fi 6 (not 7) at this price
- −Limited 6 GHz support
- −Setup steeper than eero
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
- +Current-gen Wi-Fi
- +App-driven setup
- +Parental controls (brand-dependent)
- −Advanced features sometimes subscription-gated
- −Range varies
- −Firmware stability improves over time
FAQ: GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) vs Ubiquiti UDM-Pro
Which is better, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro? +
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Ubiquiti UDM-Pro worth the price? +
At $379, Ubiquiti UDM-Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in throughput.
Does GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro 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 features, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro? +
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — leads on features (96 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for throughput, GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) or Ubiquiti UDM-Pro? +
Ubiquiti UDM-Pro — leads on throughput (90 vs 88). Compared on the throughput sub-score.