➀ Synaptics unveiled its Veros Wi-Fi 7 SoC family (SYN4390/SYN4384) designed for IoT, combining Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, Zigbee/Thread, and Matter support;

➁ The chips enable 5.8 Gbps speeds, low latency, and power efficiency for applications like 8K video streaming, AR/VR, and smart home devices;

➂ Leveraging Wi-Fi 7's multi-link operation (MLO) and integration with Synaptics' Astra AI platform, the solution enhances connectivity and supports AI-driven IoT innovations.

➀ The MSI Roamii BE Lite is a budget-friendly dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh router offering wide coverage up to 5,800 sq. ft. but excludes the 6 GHz band, limiting full Wi-Fi 7 compliance;

➁ Despite using dual-band, it delivered stable long-range 5 GHz performance and outperformed competitors like TP-Link Deco BE5000 and Amazon Eero 7 in congested 25-foot tests;

➂ Priced at $225, it lacks 2.5 GbE LAN ports (only 1 GbE) and prioritizes affordability over cutting-edge specs, making it suitable for budget-conscious users.

➀ Asus has unveiled the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme motherboard, their top-tier offering for the AM5 platform.

➁ The motherboard features dual Ethernet, USB4 ports, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, and multiple PCIe 5.0 slots.

➂ The X870E Extreme is priced at 9,999 Chinese Yuan (~$1,400) and is set for release in late April.

➀ The Eero 7 Pro offers competitive 6 GHz performance at close range;

➁ The Amazon Eero app simplifies setup and maintenance;

➂ Long-range performance and 2.4 GHz performance are inconsistent;

➃ Setup and network settings require the Eero app;

➄ Some key features are locked behind a subscription paywall.

➀ The enterprise WLAN market in Q4 2024 grew by 3.2% to reach $2.6 billion, according to IDC, but for the full year the market declined by 12.7% year-on-year, ending at $9.4 billion.

➁ The latest Wi-Fi standards, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, are driving this growth, with Wi-Fi 6E accounting for 29.0% of the dependent access point market segment revenues in 4Q24 and Wi-Fi 7 contributing 10.2%.

➂ In the Americas, the market increased by 6.1% year-on-year in 4Q24, but declined by 16.7% for the full year. In China, the market declined by 20.1% year-on-year in 4Q24 and by 14.2% for the full year.

➀ The Eero 7 offers an affordable entry into the Wi-Fi 7 mesh router market;

➁ Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands;

➂ Limited to two 2.5 GbE ports and lacks the 6 GHz band.

➀ The MSI B850 Tomahawk MAX Wifi offers a great value at $229.99 with dual PCIe 5.0 x4 sockets and 5 GbE, although it lacks a rear 20 Gbps port and integrated RGB.

➁ It features Wi-Fi 7, 5 GbE, and ample USB ports, including three Type-C ports.

➂ The board performs well in gaming and productivity apps, with a solid power delivery and a neutral design.

➀ Silex Technology America, Inc. has launched the SX-PCEBE, the world's first embedded radio module supporting Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.3.

➁ The module is equipped with Qualcomm’s QCC2076 SoC and supports dual-band simultaneous operation across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz.

➂ It is designed for AI-driven devices and works seamlessly on platforms like NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and NXP.

➀ u-blox发布了其首款汽车级Wi-Fi 7模块RUBY-W2，旨在提升车载信息娱乐和远程信息处理系统的性能。

➁ RUBY-W2支持关键的Wi-Fi 7功能，如更高的吞吐量、更多的用户连接和支持多种应用，例如信息娱乐、导航和高级远程信息处理。

➂ 该模块基于Qualcomm的Snapdragon Auto Connectivity平台，并具备蓝牙5.4功能，支持高效的高质量音频流传输和强大的无线连接。

➀ MSI 将在 2025 年第二季度推出基于 AMD B850 的主板，针对预算型游戏电脑市场；

➁ 这些主板包括 MPG B850I Edge WIFI 和 B850 Gaming PLUS WIFI PZ 等型号，支持 Ryzen X3D 处理器，并具有先进的 I/O 连接性、Wi-Fi 7、Gen5 PCIe 和 5GbE 以太网；

➂ MSI 的新 B850 系列主板将包括支持 Wi-Fi 7、Gen5 PCIe 和 M.2 SSD 插槽的最新 I/O 连接性，以及 CPU 和 RAM 超频等功能。