USB Wi-Fi drives continue to be a very interesting option for wireless connectivity on any compatible device. They are easy and safe to useand they are also quite economical. In general, they are the best choice for laptops and computers where it is not possible to install a Wi-Fi network card. AVM has two solutions of this type in its catalog, the FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 860 and the FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 430.

Both solutions have specific specifications and offer clearly differentiated value, but which option is better? In this article, we will answer this question they will help you choose the option that best suits your needs. If you still have any questions after reading, you can leave them in the comments and we will help you solve them. Make yourself comfortable, let’s get started.

FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 430

This model is the most economical and has the most modest features. It can be bought from 25 euros, quite an interesting price considering what it offers both in terms of performance and quality and support.

The FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 430 can be easily connected to a Wi-Fi connection via WPS, is compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Type-A, can work in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands Using Wi-Fi 4 and Wi- Fi standards 5, supports MU-MIMO technology and can achieve speed 433 Mbps on Wi-Fi 5 and up to 150 Mbps on Wi-Fi 4.

AVM offers a five-year warranty and releases firmware updates to improve the security and performance of this USB drive. It is an excellent option give a second life to a very old device that does not have a Wi-Fi connection.

FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 860

A more advanced alternative than the previous one and able to offer higher performance. It can be bought from 42.07 euroshigher price than the previous one, but it is logical because it is positioned at a higher level.

The FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 860 also has WPS, is compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0 Type-A (USB 3.0 Type-A is required for maximum performance), uses WPA2 encryption, works in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, is compatible with Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5 with MU-MIMO technology and can achieve speed up to 300 Mbps on Wi-Fi 4 and up to 866 Mbps on Wi-Fi 5.

This model also has 5 year warrantyand receives firmware updates that introduce security improvements and fixes. An interesting option to upgrade more modern equipment to Wi-Fi 5, which does not have the option of adding a network card.

Which option to choose?

The answer is simpler than it seems. If you want to update a relatively old device that is limited to USB 2.0 connectorsor if you have a limited budget and don’t need very high speed, the FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 430 will be the best choice.

On the other hand, if you are going to connect it ka devices with USB 3.0 and you want to enjoy a higher performance Do not hesitate, the FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 860 is the model you should choose because it doubles the maximum speed of the previous one.

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