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 3.1. The GL.iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 leads on antenna ports, warranty and wiFi. The Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core wins on power draw and multi-WAN. The GL.iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 costs $27.66 less ($370.99 vs $398.65).
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Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core
#13 in RoutersFull review
For RV and van owners who already have a Wi-Fi access point and want a rugged, DC-powered LTE router with Peplink failover.
Amazon $398.65$398.65
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GL.iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 for antenna ports (4 external antenna connectors vs 2 external antenna connectors), warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and wiFi (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band vs None).
- Choose the Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core for power draw (10 W published vs 14 W published) and multi-WAN (SpeedFusion bonding vs WAN failover and load balancing).
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 | Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 20% | 49 $370.99 | 45 $398.65 |
| Modem speed 15% | 80 5G modem, peak speed not published | 11 150 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 | 100 SpeedFusion bonding |
| 12 V input 10% | 100 9-36 V DC input | 100 10-30 V DC input |
| Power draw 10% | 8 14 W published | 42 10 W published |
| WiFi 5% | 70 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band | 0 None |
| Warranty 7% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| GL.iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 | Peplink MAX BR1 Mini Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular | ||
| Modem | 5G NR sub-6 NSA/SA (Quectel RM520N-GL), LTE | LTE Cat 4 (US SKU MAX-BR1-MINI-LTE-US-T-M-PRM) |
| Peak downlink | - | 150 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 B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B66, B71; 3G B2, B5 |
| Carriers | - | AT&T, FirstNet, 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) | 3 (1 Gbps) |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band | None |
| Multi-WAN | Load balancing | Bonding |
| Power and build | ||
| Power input | DC 5.5x2.1 mm, 12 V / 2.5 A adapter; 9-36 V | 10-30 V DC power port; 12 V AC adapter included |
| Power draw | 14 W | 10 W |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C | -40 to 65 C (-40 to 149 F) |
| Weight | 520 g | 430 g |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2023-08 | 2023-03-21 |