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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN
NETGEAR

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 · 10 GbE WAN

89
/ 100
From $699
VS
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S wins by 2
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
Specdex verdict

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S lands at 89 and GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) at 87. That puts NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S if…

  • ✓True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
  • ✓10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
  • ✓Great range

Pick GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) if…

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

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

Features

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Compared on the features sub-score

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) leads on features (96 vs 86).

Throughput

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Compared on the throughput sub-score

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S leads on throughput (92 vs 88).

Range

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Compared on the range sub-score

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S leads on range (94 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 $699).

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S 89
vs
87 GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Score breakdown

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S
89
throughput 92
range 94
features 86
value 80
ease 0
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
87
throughput 88
range 86
features 96
value 0
ease 84

Specs side-by-side

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S versus GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — full spec comparison
Spec NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Standard
Wi-Fi 7 (BE19000)
Wi-Fi 6 dual-band
Bands
Tri-band
—
Ports
1× 10 GbE WAN + 1× 10 GbE LAN + 4× 2.5 GbE
—
Total bandwidth
—
5400 Mbps
WAN
—
2.5 GbE
LAN
—
4× 2.5 GbE
USB
—
1× USB 3.0
Coverage
—
~3000 sq ft

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S

Pros
  • +True Wi-Fi 7 BE19000
  • +10 GbE WAN + 10 GbE LAN
  • +Great range
Cons
  • −Armor subscription for advanced features
  • −Bulky
  • −Pricey vs ASUS/eero

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

FAQ: NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S vs GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)

Which is better, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S worth the price? +

At $699, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in range.

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.

Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) 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, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +

GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) — leads on features (96 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for throughput, NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S or GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)? +

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S — leads on throughput (92 vs 88). Compared on the throughput sub-score.