WiFi 6 or 7 adapter for PC/Laptop/MacBook

[dazzlr]

I am currently on BT with a Smart Hub 2 and considering upgrading my router to an EE Smart Hub Pro Router Tri-Band 6GHz 5GHz 2.4GHz (from eBay). 

When using this router, does upgrading your PC or laptop WiFi hardware to 6 (or 7) via a plug-in USB adapter have a noticeable effect on speed? I currently use a TP-Link Archer T4U AC1300 Dual Band Wi-Fi Adaptor and may be looking to replace it with  something that has the additional 6Ghz speed - if it's worth it. 

Advice welcome. Seem to be lots of 802.11ax devices on Amazon, but no 802.11be USB (that I can see). 

[Northerner]

Hi @dazzlr 

Yes you will see a difference if you have a better frequency router.

Just make sure the router is compatible with your service. 

Thanks 

[Mustrum]

@dazzlr   which broadband service /speed do you have, and which BT router.

If it is the BT Smart Hub 2, that should be capable of giving you the maximum speeds BT offer, so a WiFi6 or 7 rouer is not going to be any faster.

[JimM11]

@dazzlr Out off interest what speed's are you getting with your current hardware?

[dazzlr]

So I appreciate that a Wi-Fi 6 or 7 capable router will not give me faster broadband speed but should give me faster/stronger Wi-Fi signal with compatible devices. Correct?

[dazzlr]

So I'm on Full Fibre 100. 
I get 150Mbps with wired and also with WiFi 5 GHz, when in close proximity to the router.
I get around 75 GHz in my office a couple of rooms away. 

I'm out of contract so looking to upgrade to 300 or 500 soon. 

[JimM11]

@dazzlr So do your upgrade, and don't waste your money on anything else.