Media players with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

— wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) compatible devices.

For the features of this technology in general, see "Wi-Fi (all versions)". Specifically, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) as of 2020 is one of the newest and most advanced standards in general and the most advanced one used in media players, TV receivers and video capture devices. This version operates in the 5 GHz band, which is less crowded than the traditional 2.4 GHz — which has a positive effect on communication reliability; and data rates can reach up to 1.69 Gbps per antenna and up to 6.77 Gbps with multiple antennas. At the same time, usually, there are no problems with compatibility: media players with Wi-Fi 5 usually support earlier standards, and the next version — Wi-Fi 6 — was originally created based on compatibility with its predecessor.