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GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:3000 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:?

GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and 11 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

7.6

Technical score

25%

8.7

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 70% of routers
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 74%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

26%

7.5

Wireless

20%

4.8

Ports

18%

9.3

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

7.8

Hardware

10%

7.3

Management

â–²Better than 67%
8.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models

80%

8.7

Average grade

20%

8.7

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
4 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 92%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000

Based on 5 · 8

Reviewers love the VPN, speed and privacy tools, but hotel Wi-Fi results, build and setup split opinions, and band options disappoint.
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Ranked #125 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

26%

7.5

Wireless

20%

4.8

Ports

18%

9.3

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

7.8

Hardware

10%

7.3

Management

7.6
Reviews score
8.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.4
Brand name
GL.iNet
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This router uses Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 58.5% of routers and equal to 25.9% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.2% of routers and equal to 65.6% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
3,000 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 3,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 65.9% of routers and equal to 6.6% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 66.5% of routers and the same as 27.4% of routers.
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What reviewers say
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3
This router supports WPA3 Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 56.5% of routers and equal to 3.9% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 9.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 4.7% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 1.7% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 2.6% of routers include URL filtering.
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What reviewers say
IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 8.8% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
yes
This router supports dynamic routing. 54% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
?
VLAN tagging
?
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 2.4% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 LAN ports, which is fewer than 89.6% of routers and the same as 8.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 25.7% of routers and on par with 56.1% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 0.8% of routers and the same as 89.4% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 40.1% of routers and the same as 41.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 1.7% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
App
This router uses App for management, which is less advanced than 73% of routers and equal to 5.3% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, App
This router supports Web UI, App firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 62.3% of routers and equal to 8.4% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 13.9% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 7.3% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
This router does not offer captive portal features. 22.4% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
2x 1.3 GHz
This router runs at 2x1.3 GHz, which is faster than 58.2% of routers and on par with 1% of routers.
RAM capacity
512 MB
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 61.4% of routers and the same as 21.4% of routers.
Internal storage
0.25 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.25 GB of internal storage, which is more than 71.9% of routers and the same as 16.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 24.9% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
2
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 2 external antennas, which is more than 41.2% of routers and the same as 16.5% of routers.
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What reviewers say

GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000 vs the average router

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  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3 vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 2x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 71.4% faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (3,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    3,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 13.0% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    ★ Better than 92% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    4 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.7 vs 7.7
  • 13.0% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    ★ Better than 92% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    4 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.7 vs 7.7
  • Supports OFDMA
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 41.5% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 71.4% faster Wi-Fi speed
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (3,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,750 Mbps.
    3,000 Mbps vs 1,750 Mbps
  • Wider channel widths
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP.
    WPA3 vs WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
  • Supports dynamic routing
    This router supports dynamic routing, while the average router does not. 46.1% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 2x more internal storage
    This router has more internal storage than the average router (0.3 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average router offers 0.125 GB of internal storage.
    0.25 GB vs 0.125 GB
  • 2x more RAM
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • 2 more internal antennas
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (2 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    2 vs 0
  • 56.4% lighter weight
    This router is lighter than the average router (196 g vs 450 g). The average router weighs 450 g.
    196 g vs 450 g
  • 3 years newer release date
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2022 vs 2019). The average router release year is 2019.
    2022 vs 2019
  • 3 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (1 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    1 vs 4
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface App, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    App vs Web UI, App
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, App, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, App vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Fewer power options
    This router uses USB-C power input, while the average router uses DC barrel.
    USB-C vs DC barrel
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • Narrower DFS range
    This router has fewer supported DFS channels than the average router (52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144). The average router supports 52-64 + 100-144 DFS channels.
    52-64 + 100-140 vs 52-64 + 100-144
  • 3 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (1 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    1 vs 4
  • Weaker management tools
    This router uses the management interface App, while the average router uses Web UI, App.
    App vs Web UI, App
  • Limited firmware updates
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, App, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, App vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Fewer power options
    This router uses USB-C power input, while the average router uses DC barrel.
    USB-C vs DC barrel

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
TeckInMyLife by Euan Henry
≈ estimated
06/12/2024
Long-term use · travel and hotel use
Verdict
GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000 is simple to set up and reliable on trips, working well abroad and at home.
9.0
Tech4Baba
≈ estimated
04/07/2023
Hands-on review · travel use, repeater mode and features
Verdict
GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000 packs a lot of features into a small travel router and also works as a spare home router.
9.0
PZPal
≈ estimated
11/06/2023
Unboxing and speed test · VPN use over one month
Verdict
GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000 is pocket-sized and slower than a full-size Wi-Fi 6 router, but fast enough and very stable.
9.0
Van Tech Corner
≈ estimated
26/05/2023
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi throughput at 80 and 160 MHz
Verdict
GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000 reaches close to 2 Gbps Wi-Fi throughput at 160 MHz, an impressive result.
9.5
NASCompares
≈ estimated
12/03/2023
Hands-on review · desktop and app tests
Verdict
GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000 is a standout travel router with a strong feature set for its size.
9.0
Van Tech Corner
≈ estimated
18/06/2023
Real-life Wi-Fi test · coverage through floors and walls
Verdict
GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000 has surprisingly good 5 GHz coverage through floors and concrete, better than the creator's previous routers.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Brand video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
the-gadgeteer.com
≈ estimated
14/02/2023
Hands-on review · Security travel router
Verdict
The Beryl AX is a compact travel router with VPN, AdGuard and OpenWrt features, best for privacy-minded travelers who don't mind many settings.
9.0
cruisepackinglist.com
≈ estimated
01/05/2024
Hands-on test · Cruise and hotel Wi-Fi
Verdict
The Beryl AX is a handy travel router that handles cruise and hotel login pages, but it can only be as fast as the Wi-Fi it borrows.
9.0
imrazor.de
≈ estimated
11/09/2025
Hands-on test · Holiday travel router
Verdict
The Beryl AX is a simple travel router that lets a whole family share one hotel Wi-Fi login and boosts weak signals, though its VPN is slower than bigger models.
7.0
privacygear.nl
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Hands-on test · Travel and home router
Verdict
The Beryl AX is a compact travel router with fast WireGuard VPN and an easy-to-use OpenWrt interface, though its single LAN port suits only small homes.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000

  • 2.5 Gbps WAN port in a pocket-sized router
  • Wi-Fi 6 with 2,402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band
  • VPN client and server running at the same time
  • OpenWrt with 512 MB of RAM and a dual-core 1.3 GHz chip
  • USB 3.0 port for storage or tethering
  • Physical toggle switch for VPN or AdGuard Home

What customers don't like about GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000

  • Only one Gigabit LAN port
  • No 6 GHz band, dual-band only
  • VPN speeds quoted at only 150 to 300 Mbps
  • OpenWrt customisation has a learning curve for beginners
  • Mid-range price for a travel-sized router

Verdict

GL.iNet's Beryl AX is a Wi-Fi 6 travel router that puts a 2.5 Gbps WAN port in a pocket-sized case. The dual-band radios reach 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz. Behind the fast WAN sits a single Gigabit LAN port and a USB 3.0 port. A dual-core 1.3 GHz chip and 512 MB of RAM run OpenWrt. OpenVPN and WireGuard clients and a VPN server are available at the same time. Quoted maximum VPN speeds are 150 Mbps for OpenVPN and 300 Mbps for WireGuard. WPA3 protects the wireless network and a physical button can switch the VPN or AdGuard Home on and off. With only one LAN port and no 6 GHz band, wired setups need a small switch. It suits frequent travellers and VPN fans.

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