Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and networking standards compared, with theoretical versus practical limits called out.
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Connectivity & Networking
Wi-Fi 6 / 6E vs Wi-Fi 7: What Actually Changes
Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (802.11ax) versus Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adds 320 MHz channels, 4096-QAM and Multi-Link Operation over Wi-Fi 6/6E (802.11ax), but peak speeds are theoretical and need matching devices.
Verdict: Wi-Fi 7 raises the ceiling and adds Multi-Link Operation, but you only benefit when both router and device support it, and peak speeds are theoretical.
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