GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) vs GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
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GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
The Wi-Fi 6 travel router with 2.5 Gb WAN and a USB port for tethering. Fast enough to be the base router at home too.
GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
Three Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 6, and the OpenWrt tools that make multi-WAN failover a menu setting.
Where they differ
| Spec | GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) | GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.14 | $119.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (5,279) | 4.4 (3,806) |
| Type | Travel router, Wi-Fi 6, USB tether | Travel router, Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | 2x | 3x |
Only specs where the two actually differ are listed. A teal rule marks the side that wins a row: cheaper on price, higher rated where review counts are close enough to compare. The spec rows carry no winner because which one wins depends on what you are building.
Frequently asked
Is the GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) or the GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) better for streaming?
The GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) wins on both counts here: it is cheaper and it is better rated, which leaves the GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) needing a specific feature to justify itself. At current tracked prices the GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) is $84.14 and the GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) is $119.99.
What is the price difference between the GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) and the GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)?
The GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) tracks around $84.14 and the GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) around $119.99, a difference of $35.85. Prices here are tracked estimates, so check the retailer listing before buying.
How do owner ratings compare for the GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) and the GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)?
The GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) rates 4.5 out of 5 across 5,279 retailer reviews, and the GL.iNet Slate AX (GL-AXT1800) rates 4.4 across 3,806. Both figures come from the retailer listing rather than our own testing, and review volume matters as much as the score.
Neither of these is the whole decision. What quality your stream holds depends on the encoder, uplink, and platform around this part, which is what the configurator works out. Ratings are from retailer listings, not our own testing.