WiFi 6 vs WiFi 6e, which is better in the UK?

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Wondering which is better, WiFi 6 or WiFi 6e? In this blog, we have created a table so you can easily see the differences between the two, and we will then discuss the benefits in more detail below. If you don’t know what WiFi 6e is yet, we recommend checking out our blog on ‘What is WiFi 6e’ before reading. 

WiFi 6e Vs WiFi 6

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WiFi 6 vs WiFi 6e

The key thing that separates WiFi 6e from WiFi 6 is the introduction of the brand new 6ghz band. This might sound like a small difference but it can offer a whole host of benefits.

Having a 6GHz band reduces congestion as it does not support legacy devices, you can only connect WiFi 6e devices to this band. This means that you won’t find your WiFi clogged up with a host of devices from baby monitors to voice assistants, you’ll always have the streamlined 6GHz channel for your WiFi 6e devices. 

With its own new 6GHz band, people that live near airports or TV stations can massively benefit. This is because devices that are operating in 6GHz don’t share the same spectrum with radar devices or TV Stations.

WiFi 6e also supports more WiFi Channels than its predecessor, with support for up to 7 160MHz channels. This can reduce overlap, which has previously been an issue in busy spaces such as apartments or office spaces. However, with the increased number of channels on WiFi 6e, you can enjoy less overlap and therefore more capacity for applications such as 8K streaming and VR Gaming. 

Another excellent benefit of WiFi 6e is the increased security and protection it offers you, as it is mandatory for WiFi 6 devices that are operating in 6GHz to have WPA 3. WPA stands for WiFi Protected Access, and version 3 provides the latest in security and authentication protocols, making it safer than ever. 


Which is better?

So when it comes to which is better, WiFi 6 or WiFi 6e, the answer is quite obviously WiFi 6e. That being said, as most of the enhancements that come with WiFi 6e can only be accessed with compatible WiFi 6e devices, which are not readily available yet. 

We expect that the rollout of WiFi 6 devices will happen pretty quickly, so whilst it’s not urgent for you to upgrade, it’s certainly something that we would recommend bearing in mind for the near future. 


Which products are WiFi 6e compatible?

Here at Box, we have a range of WiFi 6 compatible routers and meshes as well as WiFi 6e meshes and routers. One of our favourite WiF 6e Routers available at the moment is the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 WiFi 6E Gaming Router.

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So, that concludes our article on WiFi 6 vs WiFi 6e, we hope you have found it helpful. For more similar content such as ‘5 ways to boost WiFi signal when working from home’ and the ‘Best WiFi range extenders for smart doorbells’, we recommend checking out our Box Blogs page. 



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