So there are many companies offering WiFi chips: Intel, Mediatek, Qualcomm, Realtek etc… who makes the best ones?

I am sorry if this question sounds stupid, because in the tech world it’s best to compare the products themselves, not the brand. However I am not familiar with how this sector of the hardware industry works and product lines of each company. So I hope your answers can enlighten me and others in the same boat.

  • Scheig@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Generally Intel is the most regarded. But I got motherboard with Mediatek’s wifi 6e chip and it works just fine, and bluetooth range is slightly better than by old desktop with Qualcomm wifi ac chip and much better than my laptop with Intel wifi 6 chip.

    • Yeitgeist@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Wallstreetbets ruined the word “regarded” for me, I started laughing when I read the first sentence.

      • Ilovekittens345@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        I think it’s absolutely regarded that just using the word regarded once on Reddit can get your account banned fully automatic if somebody clicks report.

    • Western_Horse_4562@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Intel’s drivers are constantly fighting with Windows Update. I deliberately buy MOBOs with 3+ NVME slots so I can upgrade my wifi when I periodically upgrade my network --and the last three Intel (proper Intel, not 3rd party) mini-cards I’ve acquired have been plagued with endless Win11 v Intel driver conflicts.

      • Lakku-82@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Drivers are optional updates and can be disabled or not used? Or are you using Home? I have always used windows professional since XP so maybe home doesn’t offer if, but drivers are listed under advanced/optional updates and I have the system set to NOT download from windows update unless I tell it to, which is generally ok for like Bluetooth drivers from Intel which are basic anyway.

      • capn_hector@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        yeah, intel’s chipsets are also the flakiest on bluetooth, and it’s completely down to drivers (apple has them working pretty solidly on macbooks but NUCs are noticeably worse and rando motherboards with intel bluetooth are a pain in the ass)