GL.iNet Flint 4 (BE14000) preview
The Flint 4 is the successor to the Flint 3 and sits at the top of the GL.iNet home router line. Compared to the Flint 3, it adds a 10G SFP+ port, an additional 10GbE port, a touchscreen, and higher WireGuard throughput.
GL.iNet Flint 4 (BE14000) preview
The Flint 4 is the successor to the Flint 3 and sits at the top of the GL.iNet home router line. Compared to the Flint 3, it adds a 10G SFP+ port, an additional 10GbE port, a touchscreen, and higher WireGuard throughput.
Who is this for? Home users and SOHO setups who want the fastest GL.iNet home router: Wi-Fi 7 tri-band, multiple 10G ports, and WireGuard above 1 Gbps. The Flint 3 remains the direct choice while the Flint 4 is not yet available.
Expected specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 tri-band (BE14000) |
| Wi-Fi speeds | 688 Mbps (2.4G) + 4,323 Mbps (5G) + 8,646 Mbps (6G) |
| Ethernet | 1x 10G SFP+ WAN/LAN, 1x 10GbE WAN/LAN, 1x 2.5GbE WAN/LAN, 3x 2.5GbE LAN, 4x GbE LAN |
| WireGuard | ~1,500 Mbps |
| OpenVPN-DCO | ~1,500 Mbps |
| Operating System | OpenWrt |
| Processor | MediaTek Quad-Core Cortex-A73 @ 1.8 GHz |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 64 GB eMMC |
| USB | 1x USB-C 3.0, 1x USB-A 3.0 |
| Extras | Touchscreen, 6 foldable external antennas |
| Price | $999 USD (EU price unknown) |
Specifications from the GL.iNet product page. Not yet officially released.
What is new compared to the Flint 3?
| Flint 3 (BE9300) | Flint 4 (BE14000) | |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 BE9300 | Wi-Fi 7 BE14000 |
| Maximum Wi-Fi | ~9,300 Mbps combined | ~13,600 Mbps combined |
| 10G ports | None | 1x SFP+ WAN/LAN + 1x 10GbE WAN/LAN |
| 2.5G ports | 5x | 3x LAN + 1x WAN/LAN |
| GbE ports | None | 4x |
| WireGuard | ~680 Mbps | ~1,500 Mbps |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Price | lower | significantly higher |
The two biggest upgrades are the 10G ports and the WireGuard throughput. For home users with an internet connection below 1 Gbps, the Flint 4 adds little over the Flint 3. For SOHO setups with a 10G network or multiple simultaneous VPN connections, it is a different picture.
Expected built-in features
Based on the full GL.iNet product line, these features are expected:
- WireGuard and OpenVPN client and server
- DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS
- AdGuard Home
- VPN policy per device and per domain
- Guest network with client isolation
- Kill switch
- Multi-WAN failover
Caveats
Not yet available in the EU. FCC certification has not been granted; the initial release may exclude the US and EU. Check current availability at the GL.iNet store or authorised resellers.
Value depends on the EU price. $999 USD is a high entry point. If the EU price lands in the same range, the Flint 4 only makes sense for those who will actually use the 10G ports or the higher VPN throughput.
Processor and RAM are unconfirmed. The ~1,500 Mbps WireGuard figure is an announced value that can only be validated with a real-world test.
Buy now: alternatives
While the Flint 4 is not yet available:
- GL.iNet Flint 3 review — Wi-Fi 7, 5x 2.5G, ~680 Mbps WireGuard. Available now.
- GL.iNet Brume 3 review — no Wi-Fi, ~1,100 Mbps WireGuard. Best choice if VPN speed is the only criterion.
Next step
Want to know which router fits your needs?
- Which network fits your profile? — how much router do you actually need?
Available options right now
- GL.iNet Flint 3 review — GL.iNet’s current flagship home router
- GL.iNet Brume 3 review — maximum VPN speed without Wi-Fi