GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300
#2 in HotspotsFull review
For tinkerers and IoT projects that need a small battery-backed 4G gateway, not for fast streaming.
Amazon $125.99$125.99
The GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 is the better cellular router overall, rated 3.0 to 2.4. The GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 leads on price. The Inseego MiFi X PRO 5G M3100 wins on wiFi. The GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 costs $314 less ($125.99 vs $439.99).
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Inseego MiFi X PRO 5G M3100
#5 in HotspotsFull review
For Verizon users who want a pocket hotspot with Ethernet and mmWave.
Amazon $439.99$439.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 for price ($125.99 vs $439.99).
- Choose the Inseego MiFi X PRO 5G M3100 for wiFi (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band, 2x2 vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) 2.4 GHz).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hotspots cellular router; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 | Inseego MiFi X PRO 5G M3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Price 20% | 86 $125.99 | 8 $439.99 |
| Modem speed 15% | 25 4G modem, peak speed not published | 80 5G modem, peak speed not published |
| SIM slots 8% | 0 1 SIM slot | 0 1 SIM slot |
| Antenna ports 15% | 0 no external antenna connectors | 0 no external antenna connectors |
| Multi-WAN 10% | 50 multi-WAN not published (neutral score used) | 0 no WAN failover |
| 12 V input 10% | 30 USB-C power, needs a 12 V to USB adapter in a vehicle | 30 USB-C power, needs a 12 V to USB adapter in a vehicle |
| Power draw 10% | 88 4.4 W published | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) |
| WiFi 5% | 20 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) 2.4 GHz | 70 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band, 2x2 |
| Warranty 7% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 | Inseego MiFi X PRO 5G M3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular | ||
| Modem | 4G LTE module (store variant Quectel EG25-G); page: Cat 4 and Cat 6 modules supported | Qualcomm SDX65; 5G sub-6 (NSA, SA, NR-CA, DSS) and mmWave (2x2 MIMO); LTE Cat 20 |
| mmWave | No | Yes |
| Carriers | - | Verizon SKU |
| SIM slots | 1 | 1 |
| eSIM | No | - |
| External antenna connectors | 0 | 0 |
| Network | ||
| Ethernet ports | 2 (100 Mbps) | 1 (1 Gbps) |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band, 2x2 |
| Multi-WAN | - | None |
| Connected devices | - | 32 devices |
| Power and build | ||
| Power input | USB-C 5 V / 2 A (with battery), 5 V / 3 A (without battery) | USB-C; Quick Charge 3.0 (18 W) charger |
| Power draw | 4.4 W | - |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,050 mAh |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C | -10 to 55 C (14 to 131 F) |
| Weight | 223.5 g | 245 g |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | - | 2022-08 |