Does Wi-Fi 7 offer advantages over Wi-Fi 6E under these conditions?...
Does Wi-Fi 7 offer advantages over Wi-Fi 6E under these conditions?...
You're looking at how modern Wi-Fi standards compare in real-world scenarios. The difference between Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6 is mostly about capacity and efficiency rather than a huge speed boost for everyday use. Since your setup involves multiple IoT devices on Wi-Fi 5 and you're mainly using it for internet access, the extra bandwidth from Wi-Fi 7 isn't a game-changer. It's more about handling more devices smoothly without noticeable lag. Stick with what works best for your needs unless you're dealing with heavy data demands.
Wi-Fi 7 provides excellent data rates...but performance drops if you move out of the signal's direct path. The 6GHz frequency struggles to pass through walls or obstacles. Unless everyone is in the same space, you probably won't be using the 6GHz Wi-Fi 7 network.
I managed to reach 950Mb/s in both directions during testing of 6E (6GHz band), but even then, placing the router far from my PC reduced the speeds back to what they would be with standard 5GHz Wi-Fi. As mentioned before, this is very sensitive to a flawless setup and can vary a lot.