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 Filogic 880 (Quad-Core Cortex-A73) |
| 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 | $299 USD pre-order (opened 2026-08-04; EU price not published) |
Specifications from the GL.iNet product page. Pre-order only — not yet shipping, and not sold in the US during the pre-order phase (GL.iNet cites recent FCC developments).
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 | $299 pre-order |
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. Pre-orders opened 2026-08-04 at $299, but only outside the US — GL.iNet is not selling it in the US during pre-order, citing recent FCC developments, and no EU price or ship date has been published. Check current availability at the GL.iNet store or authorised resellers.
Value depends on the EU price. At $299 pre-order the Flint 4 sits mid-range, but the EU price (with VAT and no EU warehouse) is not published. It only makes sense over the Flint 3 for people who will actually use the 10G ports or the higher VPN throughput.
The ~1,500 Mbps WireGuard figure is GL.iNet’s own claim. It can only be confirmed with a real-world test once EU units ship.
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