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 2.8. The GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 leads on price. The Netgear Nighthawk M7 wins on wiFi and SIM slots. The GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 costs $324 less ($125.99 vs $449.99).
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Netgear Nighthawk M7
#4 in HotspotsFull review
For travelers who want a current Wi-Fi 7 hotspot that works with local eSIM data plans.
Amazon $449.99$449.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 for price ($125.99 vs $449.99).
- Choose the Netgear Nighthawk M7 for wiFi (Wi-Fi 7 (BE3600) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) 2.4 GHz) and SIM slots (1 SIM slot plus eSIM vs 1 SIM slot).
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 M7 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 20% | 86 $125.99 | 7 $449.99 |
| Modem speed 15% | 25 4G modem, peak speed not published | 100 4,000 Mbps peak downlink |
| SIM slots 8% | 0 1 SIM slot | 50 1 SIM slot plus eSIM |
| Antenna ports 15% | 0 no external antenna connectors | 0 no 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 | 100 Wi-Fi 7 (BE3600) |
| Warranty 7% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 | Netgear Nighthawk M7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular | ||
| Modem | 4G LTE module (store variant Quectel EG25-G); page: Cat 4 and Cat 6 modules supported | 5G sub-6 (3CC) NR-CA; LTE Cat 20 (5CC) |
| Peak downlink | - | 4,000 Mbps |
| mmWave | No | No |
| Bands | - | 5G sub-6: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n12/n13/n14/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n41/n48/n66/n70/n71/n77/n78; LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/14/17/25/26/28/30/38/41/42/43/48/66/71 |
| Carriers | - | Unlocked; accepts SIM cards and eSIMs from major 5G/4G operators; works with activated Verizon eSIMs and Nano SIMs |
| SIM slots | 1 | 1 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
| External antenna connectors | 0 | 0 |
| Network | ||
| Ethernet ports | 2 (100 Mbps) | None |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 (BE3600) |
| 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 |
| Power draw | 4.4 W | - |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 3,850 mAh |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C | - |
| Weight | 223.5 g | 240 g |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | - | 2026-01-27 |