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GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800 review: 77 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:1800 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:?

GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications, 8 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800
7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

40%

7.5

Technical score

25%

8.5

Reviews score

25%

7.5

List score

10%

9.0

Sentiment score

▲Better than 76% of routers
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
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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▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

▲Better than 81%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

26%

7.0

Wireless

20%

5.3

Ports

18%

9.3

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

7.4

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

▲Better than 63%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 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 77% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 6 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 77%
7.5

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 (1)
List score: in 1 of 84 lists (1%)
▲Better than 70%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800

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Reviewers like the storage options, solid speed, VPN and features, but the older Wi-Fi standard is the clear letdown.
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Ranked #101 of 524 models in Routers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of router GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components:

26%

7.0

Wireless

20%

5.3

Ports

18%

9.3

Networking

14%

9.5

Security

12%

7.4

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

7.5
Reviews score
8.5
List score
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

8.5
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
1,800 Mbps
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 1,800 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 54.1% of routers and equal to 3.9% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz channel width options, which is more than 36.5% of routers and the same as 29.9% 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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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
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 3 LAN ports, which is fewer than 66% of routers and the same as 18.2% 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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What reviewers say
CPU clock speed
4x 1.2 GHz
This router runs at 4x1.2 GHz, which is faster than 70.9% of routers and on par with 0.8% 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
0.125 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.125 GB of internal storage, which is more than 47.9% of routers and the same as 23.8% 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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GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800 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 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
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x1.2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 10.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 6 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.
    8.5 vs 7.7
  • 10.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 77% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    2 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 6 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.
    8.5 vs 7.7
  • 15.4% higher sentiment score
    9.0 vs 7.8
  • 5.3% better value for money
    GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800 has better value for money than the average router (8.5 vs 8.1).
    8.5 vs 8.08
  • 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)
  • Supports TWT
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 42.6% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 56 more connected devices
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (120 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    120 vs 64
  • 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 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
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (4x1.2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x1 GHz.
    4x1.2 GHz vs 2x1 GHz
  • 111 mm narrower width
    This router is narrower than the average router (82 mm vs 193 mm). The average router is 193 mm wide.
    82 mm vs 193 mm
  • 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
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 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
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • 7.4% lower list score
    List score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 84 lists (1%)
    7.5 vs 8.1
  • 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
  • 73.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (125 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    125 mm vs 51.4 mm
  • 7.4% lower list score
    List score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    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 (1)
    List score: in 1 of 84 lists (1%)
    7.5 vs 8.1
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • 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
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 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
  • 73.6 mm higher height
    This router is taller than the average router (125 mm vs 51.4 mm). The average router is 51.4 mm tall.
    125 mm vs 51.4 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
WNY Over The Air
≈ estimated
31/05/2024
Long-term test · speed tests and admin panel review
Verdict
GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800 is a very good travel router for the price, held back only by Wi-Fi 6 without 6E support.
9.0
Geekazine
≈ estimated
28/05/2024
Hands-on review · unboxing, setup and real-world use
Verdict
GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800 is easy to set up and worked flawlessly, a good travel router for hotels and camera setups.
9.0
TechWithT
≈ estimated
04/05/2023
Long-term test · six months of use and speed tests
Verdict
GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800 is an excellent backup and travel router, with at least a 3A power adapter recommended.
6.0
Mike Faucher
≈ estimated
19/05/2023
Comparison · two travel routers, one pick
Verdict
GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800 was passed over, since its faster processor would add little for this use.
Not graded
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
pcguide.com
✓ explicit
11/06/2024
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 6 travel router
Verdict
The GL.iNet Slate AX is a small Wi-Fi 6 travel router with useful VPN and privacy features, but it has no 6GHz band and runs hot under load.
9.0
schroederdennis.de
≈ estimated
25/07/2022
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi 6 travel router
Verdict
The GL.iNet Slate AX is a fast Wi-Fi 6 travel router for VPN use and copying photos to a USB drive, though that drive is best for temporary copies.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800

  • Three Gigabit LAN ports for several wired devices
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 rated at 1,800 Mbps
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM
  • OpenVPN up to 500 Mbps, WireGuard up to 550 Mbps
  • Built-in network storage over SMB and WebDAV via USB
  • QoS, guest network and WPA3 security included

What customers don't like about GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800

  • No 6 GHz band, only 2.4 and 5 GHz
  • No multi-gig ports, all wired links at 1 Gbps
  • Heavier at 245 g than ultra-compact travel routers
  • Fixed antennas cannot be swapped for stronger ones

Verdict

The Slate AX offers three Gigabit LAN ports, which is generous for a travel router. They sit alongside a Gigabit WAN port, a USB 3.0 port and dual-band Wi-Fi 6 rated at 1,800 Mbps. A quad-core 1.2 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM runs OpenWrt. The listing quotes up to 500 Mbps for OpenVPN and 550 Mbps for WireGuard. With a USB drive plugged in, built-in network storage shares its contents over SMB and WebDAV. QoS, a guest network and WPA3 cover the basics. At 245 grams it is no featherweight, and the radios stay on 2.4 and 5 GHz with no 6 GHz band. Power comes through USB-C, and its two antennas are fixed rather than removable. It suits travellers who need to connect several wired devices.

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