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 and the Netgear Nighthawk M6 are evenly matched, rated 3.0 and 3.0. The GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 leads on price. The Netgear Nighthawk M6 wins on antenna ports and wiFi. The GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 costs $304 less ($125.99 vs $429.99).
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Netgear Nighthawk M6
#3 in HotspotsFull review
An unlocked 5G hotspot with antenna ports for travel or home backup, when it costs less than the newer M7.
Amazon $429.99$429.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 for price ($125.99 vs $429.99).
- Choose the Netgear Nighthawk M6 for antenna ports (2 external antenna connectors vs no external antenna connectors) and wiFi (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AX3600 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 | Netgear Nighthawk M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 20% | 86 $125.99 | 9 $429.99 |
| Modem speed 15% | 25 4G modem, peak speed not published | 87 2,500 Mbps peak downlink |
| SIM slots 8% | 0 1 SIM slot | 50 SIM slots not published (neutral score used) |
| Antenna ports 15% | 0 no external antenna connectors | 50 2 external antenna connectors |
| Multi-WAN 10% | 50 multi-WAN not published (neutral score used) | 40 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) AX3600 |
| Warranty 7% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 | Netgear Nighthawk M6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular | ||
| Modem | 4G LTE module (store variant Quectel EG25-G); page: Cat 4 and Cat 6 modules supported | Snapdragon X62, 5G sub-6 SA/NSA (2CC); LTE Cat 19 (5CC) |
| Peak downlink | - | 2,500 Mbps |
| mmWave | No | No |
| Bands | - | 5G: n2/n5/n12/n14/n25/n29/n30/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77; LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/14/25/26/29/30/41/46/48/66/71 |
| Carriers | - | Unlocked; works with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile |
| SIM slots | 1 | - |
| eSIM | No | - |
| External antenna connectors | 0 | 2 |
| Antenna connector type | - | TS-9 |
| Network | ||
| Ethernet ports | 2 (100 Mbps) | 1 (1 Gbps) |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AX3600 |
| Multi-WAN | - | Failover |
| 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; AC adapter included |
| Power draw | 4.4 W | - |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,040 mAh |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C | - |
| Weight | 223.5 g | 252 g |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |