Wi-Fi remains valuable even with Ethernet, offering flexibility and mobility.
Wi-Fi remains valuable even with Ethernet, offering flexibility and mobility.
Yes, it remains useful to include wireless on a board even with Ethernet.
It's a selling point where the cost is included in the sale price. You decide whether to purchase or not.
It relies on the wireless adapter on the board. If it supports Bluetooth, then yes; otherwise, unless you require WiFi, no.
I agree with that point. There’s no real comparison between USB Bluetooth adapters and the signal strength you get from built-in WiFi chips. I was surprised to discover I could stream 900Kbit Sony LDAC from my PC in another room to my surround receiver. By contrast, my phone struggles even with that in the same space.
I connect via Bluetooth from my H4.40, they function perfectly, switching effortlessly between my phone and PC. While many here complain about Bluetooth audio, it’s actually quite fine. I’m not an audiophile and prefer wireless for its convenience—no cords to manage, unlike every pair of wired headsets I’ve owned.
I have very specific preferences, mostly using FLAC files and completely avoiding AAC or SBC. I’ve noticed Samsung Scalable Codec and Sony LDAC deliver great sound quality. LDAC might slightly reduce dynamics in my surround system, but it doesn’t always show obvious issues and avoids many noticeable lossy sounds. I still use a headphone amplifier with my S10 at home, though it’s making me think about upgrading to larger Bluetooth headphones with replaceable batteries if I can find reliable options.
I’d say no since most POS IoT gadgets are broadcasting weak signals across the Wi-Fi band. In crowded spots, those channels get jammed and slow. Wired connections are a better alternative. I’m generally opposed to wireless whenever I can.