Wifi 6 or Ethernet?

kaire2015
Member

232

04-01-2019, 04:45 PM

You're weighing Wi-Fi 6 versus Ethernet for your setup. Since you're not streaming much right now, but play games and stream occasionally, consider how each affects performance. At around 15 feet from your modem, latency matters less than speed and stability. Ethernet usually offers lower latency and more consistent speeds, which is great for gaming. Wi-Fi 6 can boost throughput and reduce congestion, but may still lag behind if you're far from the router or in a busy area. For most casual gaming, Ethernet is a solid choice.

kaire2015

04-01-2019, 04:45 PM #1

AirForceOne
Junior Member

04-03-2019, 05:30 PM

Choose wired Ethernet if possible—it offers better stability and consistency compared to Wi-Fi.

AirForceOne

04-03-2019, 05:30 PM #2

Choose wired Ethernet if possible—it offers better stability and consistency compared to Wi-Fi.

GilchristBoys
Junior Member

04-05-2019, 09:26 AM

When Ethernet is available, it should be the chosen option.

GilchristBoys

04-05-2019, 09:26 AM #3

When Ethernet is available, it should be the chosen option.

unormal2
Member

125

04-05-2019, 10:58 AM

Truly, unless you're watching simultaneously, even WiFi 5 can manage gaming smoothly.

unormal2

04-05-2019, 10:58 AM #4

Truly, unless you're watching simultaneously, even WiFi 5 can manage gaming smoothly.

eastland97
Senior Member

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04-05-2019, 11:16 AM

Seeking the shortest cable path to avoid disturbing the spouse, hehe

eastland97

04-05-2019, 11:16 AM #5

Seeking the shortest cable path to avoid disturbing the spouse, hehe

FACEGOD
Junior Member

04-06-2019, 07:03 AM

Consider running it along the walls or inside the ceiling/floor for better stability. Wiring it up will give you a more consistent performance.

FACEGOD

04-06-2019, 07:03 AM #6

Consider running it along the walls or inside the ceiling/floor for better stability. Wiring it up will give you a more consistent performance.

jmodkiller
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04-08-2019, 05:26 AM

jmodkiller

04-08-2019, 05:26 AM #7

arf2002
Junior Member

04-08-2019, 10:59 AM

I have Wi-Fi 6 on my laptop, but I usually find Ethernet more reliable. Although it offers nearly ten times the speed of standard gigabit Ethernet, real-world performance can vary—especially with obstacles like walls between the router and my device.

arf2002

04-08-2019, 10:59 AM #8