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Apr 20, 2026 · Industry Insights

Is Upgrading to Wi‑Fi 7 Worth It? Costs, Features, and Why Wi‑Fi 8 Might Be Better

While Wi‑Fi 7 promises up to 46 Gbps speeds, its high price, incomplete MLO support, and limited real‑world benefits make it a marginal upgrade compared to mature Wi‑Fi 6/6E, and the imminent Wi‑Fi 8 standard, offering superior stability and mesh coordination, is a more sensible investment.