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Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet for Gaming: Is Wireless Finally Good Enough?

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The Age-Old Debate

For years, the advice has been simple: "Use a cable." But with modern Wi-Fi standards like Wi-Fi 6 and 7, is this still true?

The Case for Ethernet

Stability: Ethernet is a shielded, direct connection. It is not affected by walls, microwaves, or your neighbor's router.

Latency: Generally lower and, more importantly, more consistent (lower jitter) than Wi-Fi.

The Case for Wi-Fi 6/6E

Modern Wi-Fi has come a long way. Wi-Fi 6 introduces OFDMA, which reduces latency in crowded environments. Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6GHz band, which is like an empty highway for your data, free from interference.

The Verdict

If you are a casual gamer, modern Wi-Fi is perfectly fine. However, for competitive gaming where every millisecond counts, Ethernet is still the king. The consistency of a wired connection simply cannot be beaten by radio waves.