Technology glossary

Wi-Fi 7

Wireless networking based on the 802.11be generation. A device supporting Wi-Fi 7 does not automatically increase the speed of an internet subscription.

Intel lists 320 MHz channels, 4K QAM and Multi-Link Operation (MLO) among this generation’s features.

Products in the same generation can support different channel widths and data rates. The access point, device, software and local spectrum rules all affect the connection.

Devices using this technology

Apple Mac mini (M6) — Mac mini; the M6 and M5 Pro versions share the same enclosure.

Desktop computers · 2026

Apple Mac mini (M6)

A compact desktop computer powered by M6. A display, keyboard and mouse connect separately. Front USB-C ports, rear Thunderbolt connections and Ethernet accommodate desktop peripherals.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) — 13-inch MacBook Air, M5.

Laptops · 2026

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5)

A fanless MacBook Air with a 13.6-inch display, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe charging and a 12 MP Center Stage camera. Memory, graphics and SSD capacity depend on the configuration ordered.

Sources

  1. Intel: Wi-Fi 7 features