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Laptop WiFi options - which should I go for?

Watson_T — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:12:56 GMT

Hi All,

I need to buy a new laptop. The model that I'm looking at offers three WiFi options.

1. WiFi 6 AX

2. 11AC (2x2)

3. WiFi 6E 2x2 AX

I have two routers: a BTHomeHub2-9HSQ and a BTHub6-CGFG

So my question is: Which WIFI option should I go for, and will it be compatible with those two routers?

Thanks,

Tim

Re: Laptop WiFi options - which should I go for?

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:44:14 GMT

BT Hubs don't support WiFi6, so pointless paying a premium for it on the new laptop. You would need to add a WiFi6 WAP to see any benefit.

But even then, unless you routinely move huge files around your network or make huge downloads (& have a fast fibre connection), you'll see little real-world benefit.

Re: Laptop WiFi options - which should I go for?

Watson_T — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:48:18 GMT

Thanks. In this case, there is no price difference, so which option would you suggest?

Re: Laptop WiFi options - which should I go for?

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:52:27 GMT

Then go for the latest standard which is 6e. They should all be backwards compatible but maybe check the manufacturer's forums for any reports of issues first.

Re: Laptop WiFi options - which should I go for?

Watson_T — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:57:26 GMT

That's great advice. Thanks!
Tim