WiFi 6 vs 6E vs 7 - Should You Upgrade in 2025?

Is it worth it to upgrade to WiFi 7 in 2025, or should you stick with WiFi 6? Could you upgrade to WiFi 6E and still get a great system? The answer is...complicated. Let me explain how people with smart homes can benefit from WiFi 7, but that everyone else might find some real world reasons to stick with what they have.

And thank you to TP Link for sponsoring today's video. Check out the links below to all of their great products!

Our Part 1 video is called "How to Upgrade Your WiFi in 2024" and you can watch it here - https://youtu.be/iyQJu9En0R4

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Timecodes for today's video:
00:00 - WiFi 6 vs 6e vs 7
1:38 - The Basics of WiFi Explained
5:44 - The Big Differences Between WiFi 6 vs 6E vs 7
10:19 - WiFi 6 vs 6E vs 7 Speed Test
15:50 - WiFi 6 vs 6E vs 7 Coverage and Interference
18:32 - WiFi 7 vs 6 vs 6E Reliability
23:26 - Is WiFi 7 Worth It

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