GL.iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000
#2 in RoutersFull review
For RVs, cabins and home internet backup where a 5G modem with outside antennas and dual SIM matters.
Amazon $370.99$370.99
The GL.iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 is the better cellular router overall, rated 3.8 to 3.3. The GL.iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 leads on antenna ports, price and wiFi. The Ericsson Cradlepoint S400 wins on power draw. The GL.iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 costs $78.66 less ($370.99 vs $449.65).
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Ericsson Cradlepoint S400
#11 in RoutersFull review
For a low-power, DC-powered LTE router that feeds a single access point or a few devices, with managed carrier switching.
Amazon $449.65$449.65
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GL.iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 for antenna ports (4 external antenna connectors vs 2 external antenna connectors), price ($370.99 vs $449.65) and wiFi (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 1x1 dual-band, non-concurrent).
- Choose the Ericsson Cradlepoint S400 for power draw (4.1 W published vs 14 W published).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every routers cellular router; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GL.iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 | Ericsson Cradlepoint S400 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Price 20% | 49 $370.99 | 39 $449.65 |
| Modem speed 15% | 80 5G modem, peak speed not published | 30 300 Mbps peak downlink |
| SIM slots 8% | 50 2 SIM slots | 50 2 SIM slots |
| Antenna ports 15% | 100 4 external antenna connectors | 50 2 external antenna connectors |
| Multi-WAN 10% | 70 WAN failover and load balancing | 50 multi-WAN not published (neutral score used) |
| 12 V input 10% | 100 9-36 V DC input | 100 9-33 V DC input |
| Power draw 10% | 8 14 W published | 91 4.1 W published |
| WiFi 5% | 70 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band | 45 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 1x1 dual-band, non-concurrent |
| Warranty 7% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| GL.iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 | Ericsson Cradlepoint S400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular | ||
| Modem | 5G NR sub-6 NSA/SA (Quectel RM520N-GL), LTE | LTE Cat 6 (S400-C6-NA) |
| Peak downlink | - | 300 Mbps |
| mmWave | No | No |
| Bands | 5G NSA/SA n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/14/18/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/75/76/77/78/79; LTE-FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/32/66/71, TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/43/48 | LTE FDD B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14, B25, B26, B29, B30, B66, B71; TDD B41, B48 |
| Carriers | - | AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon certified |
| SIM slots | 2 | 2 |
| External antenna connectors | 4 | 2 |
| Antenna connector type | SMA | SMA |
| Network | ||
| Ethernet ports | 2 (2.5 Gbps WAN, 1 Gbps LAN) | 1 (1 Gbps) |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 1x1 dual-band, non-concurrent |
| Multi-WAN | Load balancing | - |
| Power and build | ||
| Power input | DC 5.5x2.1 mm, 12 V / 2.5 A adapter; 9-36 V | 9-33 V DC; 802.3af PoE |
| Power draw | 14 W | 4.1 W |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C | -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F) |
| Weight | 520 g | 221 g |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | 2023-08 | 2024-09-13 |