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This article covers all Wi-Fi standards, their speeds, and differences, providing a comprehensive overview instead of a confusing explanation. You can find more details on the linked page.
AX was the previous term for WiFi 6. They once labeled standards based on how they sounded for users, now they rely on numbers. Brief summary: 802.11n equals WiFi 4, 802.11ac is WiFi 5, and 802.11ax is WiFi 6. The older 802.11b and 802.11g versions didn’t get such names probably because those standards aren’t being sold much anymore. Regarding 6E, it adds the 6GHz band, providing more bandwidth and less interference than the crowded 2.4GHz and 5GHz ranges. It isn’t universally superior—6GHz actually has a shorter effective range than 5GHz—but if you’re close to the access point and both devices support 6E, it can be beneficial. It gives your router a third frequency option separate from the others, which may help when managing many devices. However, I think it’s currently too expensive for most users.
It's tough to buy right now because the silicon shortage has slowed down the release of 6e, and we might shift to WiFi 7 instead. Have you spotted any deals? I haven’t seen many yet. Luckily, upgrading my laptops to Intel AX210 wasn’t a loss, as they work better than the AX200 even on WiFi 5.