Usb Vs Pcie Wifi. Now that you've seen a few of the pros and cons, you can make a better decision about which wireless solution will be better for you. USB Wireless Adapters: Which Is for You?
With that said, my own research has turned up inconclusive. Spoiler alert: USB WiFi adapters are easier to use while PCIe WiFi adapters deliver better performance. When I was testing the USB WiFi adapters I found that one of them became really hot when I was using the Internet a lot.
When I was testing the USB WiFi adapters I found that one of them became really hot when I was using the Internet a lot.
Would i get better performance with a PCIE adapter?
Spoiler alert: USB WiFi adapters are easier to use while PCIe WiFi adapters deliver better performance. A USB WiFi adapter's performance depends upon two elements: one, line-of-sight between the adapter and a WiFi router and two, the router's elevation above the floor. Some people claim that PCIe is better but don't give specific reasons why.