Wi-Fi 7's Best Feature Doesn't Work (Yet)

Wi-Fi 7 routers promise game-changing speed, lower latency, and more stable connections. All thanks to features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO). But do these routers actually deliver on everything their marketing promises? We tested the MLO capabilities of 25 routers to see if the hype is justified, or if it’s all just marketing. LINKS: Full investigation: https://www.rtings.com/router/learn/r... The difference between Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7: https://www.rtings.com/router/learn/w... Wi-Fi 6 router recommendations: https://www.rtings.com/router/reviews... If you’re still considering Wi-Fi 7: https://www.rtings.com/router/reviews... CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Promise of Multi-Link Operation 01:12 Will The Real Wi-Fi 7 Please Stand Up? 02:52 The Current State of Wi-Fi 7 Implementation 05:26 What Our Testing Shows 08:21 Is Wi-Fi 7 Worth It? CREDITS Strategic Project Engineer: Michael Wood, PhD Test Engineer: Simon-Pierre Côté Host: Ben Parkins Scriptwriter: Adriana Wiszniewska Videographers + Editors: Yara El Deek, Mattias Graham MLO Animation: Michael Wood, PhD SUPPORT US Insider Program: https://www.rtings.com/insider Careers: https://grnh.se/eb4de72f7us Newsletters: https://www.rtings.com/newsletters   / discord     / rtingscom     / rtingsdotcom     / rtingsdotcom   --- We never accept sponsorships, and we make money directly from you via insider access or through affiliate links on our website. Learn more about how we make money: https://www.rtings.com/company/how-we...