2023-07-09 19:07:00
Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6: what are the differences?
Wi-Fi 6 is the latest generation of wireless connection, which appeared in 2019. Wi-Fi 6 succeeds Wi-Fi 5 which has been available since 2014 and increases the speed by 40%. Thanks to Wi-Fi 6, the internet speed is boosted, but not only. Indeed, this new generation of so-called smart Wi-Fi also offers better performance in terms of connectivity but also energy savings on your devices.
Wi-Fi 6 therefore only offers advantages if we sum up to know:
Dramatically improved throughput Optimized ability to handle congested Wi-Fi networks Manage large numbers of connected devices at the same time without slowing down performance Greener by boosting the battery life of connected devices Better Wi-Fi coverage If
But do all these advantages justify the price differences between two internet boxes? What’s more, two offers from the same internet service provider? For this, we compared two subscriptions from SFR: one uses the Wi-Fi 5 standard and the other Wi-Fi 6.
Box SFR Starter: Wi-Fi 5 and a price of €20.99/month
The SFR Starter box is SFR’s entry-level internet offer. With its price of €20.99/month for one year, then €34.99/month, we are here faced with a cheap box, but triple play, i.e. it integrates the internet and the telephony, but also a television service. Indeed, it includes an Internet connection with fiber up to 500 Mb/s. In terms of the television offer, the SFR Fiber Starter includes a decoder supporting 4K HDR and offering up to 160 TV channels and services. Note that SFR offers several options to customize its Fiber Power box, such as a Smart Wifi repeater (+€3/month) or a pocket 4G box (+€5/month).
What to remember about SFR’s internet offer:
Up to 500 Mb/s download Speed up to 500 Mb/s upload SFR Box 7 with Wi-Fi 5 TV package with 160 TV channels and services Unlimited calls to landlines in France 12-month commitment
Box SFR Power: Wi-Fi 6 for €27.99/month
Here is the SFR box with Wi-Fi 6. The SFR Power displays a price of 7 euros more expensive than the previous entry-level offer. This box therefore has the latest generation Wi-Fi 6 up to three times faster than Wi-Fi 5. For €27.99/month for one year, then €39.99/month, the Fiber Power offer is consists of a fiber optic connection up to 2 Gb/s in reception and 700 Mb/s in transmission, with the SFR Box 8. The Connect TV Android 4K TV box is included in the package. It also includes access to 200 TV channels, and unlimited calls to landlines in France and to landlines in 100 countries. SFR includes Netflix, Amazon Prime (Video) or Disney+ in its box of choice for 6 months.
What to remember about this SFR internet offer :
Speed up to 2 Gbit/s shared download Speed up to 700 Mbit/s upload SFR Box 8 with Wi-Fi 6 Connect TV Android decoder included with 200 TV channels Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime included for 6 months Unlimited calls to mobiles and landlines Commitment 12 months
Did you know ? The RED Box an alternative to these two SFR offers
Taking advantage of Wi-Fi 6 by paying less while keeping SFR fiber is possible! Simply subscribe to the RED Box and activate the Wi-Fi 6 option. By boosting the RED box with Wi-Fi 6, you get a faster box for only €25.99/month for 12 months, then €36.99/month. It is therefore €2 less than the SFR Fiber Power: it may be worth looking into it.
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