Differences Between the Plugable USB Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 6 Adapter
The Plugable USB-WIFINT adapter has been upgraded from a legacy Wi-Fi 4 standard to modern Wi-Fi 6. It offers improved connectivity and security while maintaining a compact USB design. The following table outlines the technical specifications and key differences between the original Wi-Fi 4 version and the updated Wi-Fi 6 model.
| Feature | Wi-Fi 4 Adapter (Legacy) | Wi-Fi 6 Adapter (Current) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wireless Frequencies | Single Band (2.4GHz only) | Dual Band (2.4GHz & 5GHz) |
| Security Standards | WPA / WPA2 | WPA2 / WPA3 |
| MIMO Technology | SU-MIMO (Internal PiFa Antenna 1x1) | MU-MIMO / OFDMA (Internal PiFa Antennas 2T2R) |
| Channel Bandwidth | 20MHz / 40MHz | 20MHz / 40MHz / 80MHz |
| Chipset | Realtek RTL8188EUS | Realtek RTL8832BU |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, macOS 10.6 to 10.14 | Windows 10, and 11 |
| Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
