Best router for Openwrt in 2024?

[greghouse]

There have been so many new router releases, I was wondering which router is the best router in 2024 for stable Openwrt experience.
It has to be gigabit supported router

 

[MrGordon]

Btw don’t select multi package shipment in PlanetExpress, use consolidation. I think for multi package shipment it gives only DHL as the option.

 

[proton8454]

Been rocking glinet flint 2 since a month now, works perfect.

 

[vishalrao]

I don't remember if I already posted in this thread but I got this device (the previous 11th gen edition though) and it's really versatile for playing around, see SkullSaints Onyx: Intel 12th Gen N100 Fanless Mini Industrial PC with 4x 2.5G Intel i226 LAN, WiFi 6, DDR5, NVMe, Soft Router Firewall, HDMI2.0, 13 Ports

 

[proton8454]

Looks like a rebadged Beikong G-30S-N100 that is available for around 8k barebones. SkullSaints are definitely enjoying pretty thick margins. Charging 22.5k for barebones is atrocious

 

[vishalrao]

Yeah, mine was not barebones, came with RAM and nvme SSD for around 22k (edit: dont forget about taxes and import duties etc) plus I'm too lazy/incompetent to try and get it shipped from abroad. These guys offer warranty too, if that matters.

 

[Reference3307]

@proton8454 How much did it cost including shipping charges and how many days did it take to get delivered?

 

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[proton8454]

@Reference3307 $153 including shipping by FedEx. Arrived within a week of ordering. However, I advice you to hold any purchase as Flint 3 WiFi 7 version is imminent

 

[Reference3307]

@proton8454 Oh okay. I will wait for Flint 3.

 

[MrGordon]

@AD2011 I’ve ordered couple of them, will be getting it in 2 weeks or so. Seems like a solid device.

Anybody ordering these be aware that the package is pretty big 13x11x6 (inch) and weight is around 4.35 lbs. And even if you order two units, they ship it as separate packages, so would need to use a forwarder allowing consolidation.

So one of the packages arrived, it is indeed heavy and big, I was initially suspecting that the courier weighed it incorrectly or something.

All parts appear solid, the power adapter is rated for 12V/3A and seems heavy duty. Everything is securely packed, I guess this adds to the overall size and weight. They have also included Indian/EU style 2 pin connector.
I haven't powered it on yet, but seems like a good buy.

FYI @TheEnginee @Sanemi @GKannan @AD2011

 

[AD2011]

@MrGordon Can you check if the router supports 160Mhz / 4*4 MIMO?
Also please provide a cost breakdown of shipping and import duties incurred for this product.