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GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 vs GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX

The GL-BE3600 Slate 7 is the better router on paper: it has newer Wi-Fi 7, has a 2.5 Gbps port and is faster on 5 GHz. Pick the GL-AXT1800 Slate AX only if it matters to you that it has more LAN ports (2).

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Key differences

  • Wi-Fi

    GL-BE3600 Slate 7 wins

    The GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 has Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6.

  • Wired

    GL-BE3600 Slate 7 wins

    The GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7's fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps.

  • Security & VPN

    Evenly matched

    Much the same security, VPN and parental features.

Other differences

  • Wi-Fi standard GL-BE3600 Slate 7 wins

    The GL-BE3600 Slate 7 uses the newer Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6 on the GL-AXT1800 Slate AX, which brings Multi-Link Operation and faster links to new phones and laptops.

  • Wired speed GL-BE3600 Slate 7 wins

    The GL-BE3600 Slate 7's fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps on the GL-AXT1800 Slate AX, which caps any internet plan faster than 1 Gbps.

  • 5 GHz speed GL-BE3600 Slate 7 wins

    The GL-BE3600 Slate 7 is rated for 2,882 Mbps on 5 GHz against 1,200 Mbps, the band most devices use.

  • LAN ports GL-AXT1800 Slate AX wins

    The GL-AXT1800 Slate AX has 2 wired LAN ports against 1 on the GL-BE3600 Slate 7.

Which one should you choose?

Choose the GL-BE3600 Slate 7 if…

  • You want the newer standard: it has Wi-Fi 7, with Multi-Link Operation and faster links to new phones and laptops.
  • Your internet plan is faster than 1 Gbps, or will be: it has a 2.5 Gbps port.
  • You want more speed on the band most devices use: it's rated for 2,882 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Choose the GL-AXT1800 Slate AX if…

  • You plug in a laptop or streaming stick on the road: it has 2 LAN ports.
  • You prefer its app and design: it covers the same essentials as the GL-BE3600 Slate 7.

Full spec comparison

The GL-BE3600 Slate 7 leads on Wi-Fi and wired ports; elsewhere the two are closely matched.

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Overview

Overview: GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 vs GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Spec GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Brand GL.iNetGL.iNet
Model number GL-BE3600GL-AXT1800
Hardware version single versionsingle version
Type Travel RouterTravel Router
Released 2025—
Pack options Single unit1-pack
UPC / GTIN 6971131384755—

Wi-Fi

The GL-BE3600 Slate 7 is ahead on Wi-Fi.

It has newer Wi-Fi 7 and is faster on 5 GHz, and the GL-AXT1800 Slate AX doesn't beat it on anything here.

Wi-Fi: GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 vs GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Spec GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Speed class BE3600AXT1800
Bands Dual-bandDual-band
Radios 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed 3,570 Mbps1,800 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed 688 Mbps600 Mbps
5 GHz speed 2,882 Mbps1,200 Mbps
Max channel width 160 MHz—
Multi-Link Operation (MLO) YesNo
MLO modes not specified—
320 MHz on 6 GHz NoNo
Modulation 4096-QAM (4K QAM)—
Spatial streams 2x2 + 2x22x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz)
MU-MIMO —Yes
OFDMA YesYes

Coverage

Both claim similar coverage.

Placement and your walls will matter more than the difference between them.

Coverage: GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 vs GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Spec GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Max devices 120120
Antennas 22
Antenna type ExternalExternal

Ports

Each router has its strengths on wired ports.

The GL-BE3600 Slate 7 has a 2.5 Gbps port, while the GL-AXT1800 Slate AX has more LAN ports (2).

Ports: GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 vs GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Spec GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
WAN ports 1x 2.5G (10/100/1000/2500)1x 1G
LAN ports 1x 2.5G (10/100/1000/2500)2x 1G
Fastest wired port 2.5 Gbps1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports 20
SFP ports NoneNone
USB ports 1x USB 3.0 Type-A1x USB 3.0 Type-A
USB functions file sharing (network storage), USB tethering, USB cellular modem, print serverfile sharing (Samba/WebDAV), USB cellular modem, phone USB tethering
Cellular / tethering No SIM slot; USB tethering (phone) and USB cellular modem supportedNo SIM slot; supports USB cellular modem and USB tethering (phone)
Configurable WAN/LAN YesNo
Link aggregation —No
Dual-WAN failover YesYes

Hardware

The GL-BE3600 Slate 7 is ahead on hardware and support.

It has more RAM, and the GL-AXT1800 Slate AX doesn't beat it on anything here.

Hardware: GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 vs GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Spec GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Processor Qualcomm quad-core 1.1 GHzQualcomm IPQ6000 1.2 GHz quad-core
RAM 1,024 MB512 MB
Flash storage 512 MB128 MB

Mesh

Little separates them on mesh and backhaul.

Mesh: GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 vs GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Spec GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Mesh support YesYes
Mesh ecosystem EasyMesh (GL.iNet Mesh)GL.iNet Mesh
Wired backhaul YesYes

Software & security

Both offer much the same software features.

VPN, parental controls and security options are close.

Software & security: GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 vs GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Spec GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Management Web Admin Panel + GL.iNet app + GoodCloud + touchscreenWeb Admin Panel + GL.iNet app + GoodCloud remote management
Web interface YesYes
Firmware OpenWrt-based (OpenWrt 23.05, kernel 5.4.213)OpenWrt-based (OpenWrt 23.05; LuCI advanced access)
VPN server OpenVPN, WireGuardOpenVPN, WireGuard
VPN client OpenVPN, WireGuard, Tor, Tailscale, ZeroTierOpenVPN, WireGuard
Security suite —AdGuard Home (DNS ad/tracker blocking); DNS over HTTPS/TLS
Parental controls YesYes
QoS YesYes
Guest network YesYes
PPPoE YesYes
IPv6 YesYes
WPA3 YesYes
Firewall Firewall with port forwarding, open port, DMZFirewall with port forwarding, open port, DMZ
IoT network YesYes
LEDs can be turned off YesYes

Design & power

Both are similar on design and power.

Design & power: GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 vs GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Spec GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 34 (L x W x H)125 x 82 x 36 mm
Weight 295 g245 g
Color Dark grayBlack
Power USB-C PD input: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5AUSB-C 5V/4A power adapter (US plug)
Power consumption <188.75 W
Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C0 to 40 °C

Support

Support: GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 vs GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Spec GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 Slate AX
Warranty (US) 2 years2 years
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