GL.iNet Puli AX (GL-XE3000) - Complete Analysis

Why Consider the Puli AX?

The GL.iNet Puli AX (GL-XE3000) offers the most comprehensive cellular band coverage of any travel router, with 28 5G NR bands and 31 LTE bands - more than any competing device. This makes it a true global solution that works everywhere without needing regional variants.

Price: $409.99 - Positioned between the Mudi 7 ($399.99) and Netgear M7 ($499.99), offering superior band coverage to both.

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5G NR Bands

4G LTE Bands

Total Cellular Bands

Technical Specifications

📡 Connectivity

Cellular 5G NR CAT19

WiFi WiFi 6 AX3000

2.4GHz 574 Mbps

5GHz 2402 Mbps

SIM Slots Dual Nano + eSIM

⚡ Hardware

CPU MediaTek 1.3GHz

RAM 512MB DDR4

Storage 8GB eMMC

OS OpenWrt 21.02

Expansion MicroSD (1TB)

🔌 Ports & Power

WAN 1x 2.5 Gigabit

LAN 1x Gigabit

Battery 6400mAh

Power Input 12V/2.5A

Weight 761g

🔒 VPN & Features

OpenVPN 150 Mbps

WireGuard 300 Mbps

Multi-WAN Yes + Failover

Cloud Mgmt GoodCloud

Dimensions 155×95×49mm

5G NR Bands (28 total) - Most Comprehensive

Puli AX 5G NR Band Coverage

n1 n2 n3 n5 n7 n8 n12 n13 n14 n18 n20 n25 n26 n28 n29 n30 n38 n40 n41 n48 n66 n70 n71 n75 n76 n77 n78 n79

Gold bands (n18, n76) are unique to Puli AX - no competing device has these

4G LTE Bands (31 total) - Most Comprehensive

Puli AX LTE Band Coverage

FDD (25 bands):
B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B8 B12 B13 B14 B17 B18 B19 B20 B25 B26 B28 B29 B30 B32 B34 B66 B71
TDD (6 bands):
B38 B39 B40 B41 B42 B43 B46 B48

Gold bands (B34, B39, B46) are unique to Puli AX

How Puli AX Compares to Other Travel Routers

Feature	Puli AX	Nighthawk M7	Mudi 7	Beryl 7+SIMPoYo
Price	$410	$500	$400	$140+
5G Bands	28	20	14-18	20
LTE Bands	31	~25	~25	27
Regional Variants	None	NA/EU-Asia	NA/EU	None
WiFi	WiFi 6 AX3000	WiFi 7 BE3600	WiFi 7 (5.8Gbps)	WiFi 7 BE3600
Battery	6400mAh	3,850mAh	5,380mAh	None
VPN (WireGuard)	300 Mbps	N/A	600 Mbps	1100 Mbps
Ethernet WAN	2.5G built-in	2.5G (cradle only)	2.5G built-in	2.5G built-in
Weight	761g	240g	300g	245g
Dual-SIM	Yes + eSIM	eSIM + SIM (single)	Dual standby + eSIM	Yes + eSIM
Storage	8GB + SD	~1GB	~512MB	512MB + SD

Key Strengths & Weaknesses

✅ Strengths

🏆 Best cellular coverage - 28 5G + 31 LTE bands (more than all competitors)

🌍 True global device - No regional variants needed, works everywhere

🔋 Biggest battery - 6400mAh (27% more than M7/Mudi 7)

⚡ 2.5G ethernet built-in - Same as Mudi 7 and Stack; M7 requires optional cradle

💾 More storage - 8GB eMMC + MicroSD expansion (up to 1TB)

📱 Dual-SIM + eSIM - Maximum carrier flexibility with failover

🔧 OpenWrt OS - Full customization and control

❌ Weaknesses

🐌 Slow VPN - 300 Mbps vs 600 Mbps on Mudi 7 (2x slower) and 1100 Mbps on Beryl 7 (3.7x slower)

⚖️ Heavy - 761g (3x heavier than M7, 2.5x heavier than Mudi 7)

📶 Only WiFi 6 - All competitors have WiFi 7 (M7 BE3600, Mudi 7 5.8Gbps, Beryl 7 BE3600)

🔌 Only 1x 2.5G port - Beryl 7 has dual 2.5G ports

💰 Expensive - $410 vs $140 for Stack (but less than M7's $500)

Best Use Cases

✅ GREAT FOR:

• Frequent international travelers who need guaranteed coverage everywhere
• Users prioritizing cellular bands over VPN speed
• Remote workers needing reliable failover between carriers
• Digital nomads visiting multiple countries without buying regional variants
• Mission-critical connectivity where band support matters most
• Users wanting bigger battery (27% more than M7/Mudi)

❌ NOT IDEAL FOR:

• Heavy VPN users - Beryl 7 Stack is 3.7x faster (1100 vs 300 Mbps)
• Weight-conscious travelers - Nearly 2x heavier than M7/Mudi
• Budget-conscious users - Stack is $270+ cheaper with similar bands
• WiFi 7 enthusiasts - All competitors (M7, Mudi 7, Beryl 7) have WiFi 7
• Users needing dual 2.5G ports - Only has 1x 2.5G (Beryl 7 has dual)

🌍 Global Coverage Advantage

The Puli AX's comprehensive band support means it works excellently in all regions:

Americas: Full coverage with n13, n14, n26, n70, n71, B13, B17, B26
Europe: Full coverage with n8, n20, n40, n79, B8, B20, B32
Asia-Pacific: Full coverage with n18, n28, n77, n78, B18, B19, B40
Middle East/Africa: Full coverage with n8, n20, n28, B8, B20

Unlike M7 (NA/EU-Asia variants) or Mudi 7 (NA/EU variants), the Puli AX needs no regional variants - one device truly covers the entire world.