What’s the difference between 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi?
What’s the difference between 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi?
Updated on 04 Jul, 2025
What’s the difference between 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi comes in two flavors: 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and each has its advantages.
2.4GHz travels farther and pushes through walls better. It’s perfect for things like garage cameras or devices at the far end of your home.
5GHz is faster but works best when you're closer to the router. It's ideal for 4K streaming, online gaming, or video calls in the same room.
Tip from Audra: If your smart speaker in the kitchen lags but Netflix in the living room works great, you're likely switching between the two bands and that's normal!
