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GL-BE6500 Flint 3e WiFi 7 Router
The GL-BE6500 Flint 3e WiFi 7 Router lands as a entry-level wi-fi router, built around Wi-Fi 7.
53/100
Wi-Fi 76500 Mbpsdual-bandBE
£162best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- OFDMA
- Beamforming
- VPN client
- Above-average lan ports
- No mesh capable
- Below-average max throughput
Score profile
Scored against the wi-fi routers classWhere the GL-BE6500 Flint 3e WiFi 7 Router wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Class (AX, BE)BE
Max throughput6500
Bandsdual-band
OFDMAYes
BeamformingYes
Ethernet and ports
LAN ports5
Max port speed2.5
2.5 GbE ports5
Features
VPN clientYes
Quality of ServiceYes
Parental controlsYes
More specs
Speed mbps680
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowGL-BE6500 Flint 3e WiFi 7 Router vs NETGEAR NETGEAR Orbi 770 Series WiFi 7
GL-BE6500 Flint 3e WiFi 7 RouterNETGEAR Orbi 770 Series WiFi 7
| GL.iNetGL-BE6500 Flint 3e WiFi 7 RouterThis page | NETGEARNETGEAR Orbi 770 Series WiFi 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53 /100 | 53 /100 |
| WIFI standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Max throughput mbps | 6500 | 11000Better |
| Bands | dual-band | tri-band |
| Max port speed gbps | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Coverage m2 | — | 500 |
Who it's for
Is the GL-BE6500 Flint 3e WiFi 7 Router right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wi-fi router for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need mesh capable, in which case a higher-tier wi-fi router is the better call.
Large-home power user
Many devices, big floorplan, wants no dead spots.
okay
Typical household
Streaming, calls and browsing across a few rooms.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable upgrade for less.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the GL-BE6500 Flint 3e WiFi 7 Router worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 53/100 against other wi-fi routers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 53.
What stands out on the GL-BE6500 Flint 3e WiFi 7 Router?
Its ofdma stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS RT-AX3000S?
The ASUS RT-AX3000S scores 54/100 versus this one at 53/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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