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Compare a compact Wi-Fi 6 travel router with a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 alternative without assuming the hotel connection will become faster.
Beryl AX and Slate 7 solve a similar travel problem: keeping your own devices behind a network you administer. The decision should start with the available upstream connection, wired-device needs and power supply you will carry.
Compare the useful hardware differences
GL.iNet lists Beryl AX with a 2.5 Gbps WAN interface and a gigabit LAN interface. Slate 7’s guide lists two 2.5 Gbps interfaces, one WAN and one LAN, and a touchscreen. Beryl AX uses Wi-Fi 6; Slate 7 is dual-band Wi-Fi 7.
Dual-band means you should not infer a 6 GHz radio from the Wi-Fi 7 label. Verify the exact supported functions and regional unit before buying.
Check the upstream bottleneck
A hotel or venue connection can limit speed and restrict use regardless of your router. Confirm the property’s rules and captive-portal requirements. A faster local interface is most relevant when you actually have compatible wired equipment or local transfers to use it.
Pack a complete power solution
- Read the model’s required input profiles.
- Use a compatible power adapter and cable.
- Account for any USB peripheral’s demand.
- Check the overall packed size and weight.
A USB-C connector does not establish that every phone charger supplies the required profile. Test the intended travel power arrangement before departure.
Rehearse the journey
Practice the supported Ethernet and wireless upstream workflows at home. Test your work VPN if permitted by your employer, reconnect after a power cycle and confirm how to recover the local administration page when internet service is unavailable.
Choose Beryl AX when its interfaces and supported software cover the trip at the right total cost. Consider Slate 7 when its faster local interface arrangement or other documented features solve a specific need. This is a specification comparison, not a claim of measured hotel speed, VPN performance or battery endurance.
Sources and editorial notes
Sources checked 8 October 2026. Independent guidance and original illustrations; product comparisons use published specifications rather than hands-on benchmarks. Check the exact model, revision and regional documentation before changing settings.