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Criteria | 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz |
Coverage | Covers a larger area and has further range than 5GHz | Covers a smaller area in your home and has less range than 2.4GHz |
Interference | More susceptible to interference from microwaves, cordless phones, baby monitors and neighbours’ Wi-Fi. | Less susceptible to interference than 2.4GHz. Ideal for apartments with interference from neighbours’ Wi-Fi. |
Type of usage | Email, instant messaging, web browsing | Streaming video, video games |