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Maximum Internet Speeds on GFiber

Understanding how fast your devices can go is important — and varies by each individual connected tech device you’re using.

Your internet plan determines the speed entering your home, but the Wi-Fi capabilities of your individual devices determine the speed you actually experience. Think of it like a highway: your Google Fiber plan sets a 70 MPH speed limit, but if your device’s internal hardware can only go 50 MPH, it will max out at 50 MPH. While a wired Ethernet connection always provides the maximum possible speed, this guide helps you understand what to expect over Wi-Fi.

Expected Wi-Fi Speeds by Standard

The table below shows the approximate maximum download speeds you can expect under optimal conditions (clear line of sight to the router, no interference, and subscribed to a 1 Gig plan or higher).

Wi-Fi GenerationTechnical StandardMax Expected Wi-Fi SpeedNotes / Requirements
Wi-Fi 7802.11beUp to 1.6 GbpsRequires 2 Gig+ plan, Wi-Fi 7 Router, and a compatible device
Wi-Fi 6E802.11ax (6GHz)Up to 1.6 GbpsRequires Wi-Fi 6E Router, and a compatible device
Wi-Fi 6802.11ax (5GHz)Up to 800 MbpsStandard high-speed wireless
Wi-Fi 5802.11acUp to 500 MbpsCommon on devices built before 2020
Wi-Fi 4802.11nUp to 200 MbpsOlder devices or smart home gadgets

Device Compatibility Guide

Locate your device below to see its built-in Wi-Fi standard.

Smartphones & Mobile Devices

  • Apple iPhone

    • Wi-Fi 7: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17, iPhone Air

    • Wi-Fi 6E: iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max

    • Wi-Fi 6: iPhone 13 / 14 Series (all variants), iPhone SE (3rd Gen)

  • Google Pixel

    • Wi-Fi 7: Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro

    • Wi-Fi 6E: Pixel 9 Series, Pixel 8a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro

  • Samsung Galaxy

    • Wi-Fi 6E: Galaxy S23 Series, S22 Ultra, S22+

    • Wi-Fi 6: Galaxy S22 (Base), S20, S10

  • Other Android Brands

    • Wi-Fi 7: Xiaomi 13 Pro

    • Wi-Fi 6E: ASUS ROG Phone 7, Zenfone 9, Zenfone 10, Motorola RAZR / RAZR Plus

    • Wi-Fi 5: Motorola Moto G 5G, Moto G Power 5G

Laptops & Computers

  • Apple MacBooks

    • Wi-Fi 6E: MacBook Pro 14" & 16" (2023)

    • Wi-Fi 6: MacBook Air (2020, 2022, 2023 models), MacBook Pro (2021 16", 2022 13")

  • Dell & HP

    • Wi-Fi 6E: Dell XPS 13 Plus, Latitude 9430, Precision 5570, HP Dragonfly (G3/G4/Folio), EliteBook 845 G8, Spectre x360

    • Wi-Fi 6: Dell XPS 15, XPS 17, HP Dragonfly G2 / Max, Envy x360 Series

  • Lenovo & ASUS

    • Wi-Fi 6E: Lenovo ThinkPad (P-Series, T16 Gen 2, X1 Carbon Gen 11), Yoga (7i, 9i), ASUS Zenbook Pro (16X/Duo), ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, Chromebook Flip (12th Gen Intel)

    • Wi-Fi 6: Lenovo Slim 7 / 7i, ThinkPad L13 Yoga AMD Gen 3, Acer Nitro 5

  • Other Major Brands

    • Wi-Fi 6E: LG Gram Style, Microsoft Surface Pro 9, MSI Prestige (14/15/16 Evo), MSI Raider, MSI Titan, Razer Blade (14/16/18), Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro / 360

    • Wi-Fi 6: Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, MSI Summit E13, Razer Blade Pro 17

Tablets & Gaming Consoles

  • Tablets

    • Wi-Fi 6E: Apple iPad Pro (4th, 6th, and 7th Gen), Lenovo Tab Extreme, Microsoft Surface Pro 9, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

    • Wi-Fi 6: Amazon Fire Max 11 (2023)

    • Wi-Fi 5: Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022), Google Pixel Tablet (2023), Pixelbook Go

  • Gaming Hardware

    • Wi-Fi 6: Sony PlayStation 5

    • Wi-Fi 5: Microsoft Xbox Series X / S, Nintendo Switch (All models), Meta Quest Pro (Wi-Fi 6E), HTC VIVE Pro 2, Meta Quest 2 (Wi-Fi 6)

    • Wi-Fi 3: Nintendo Wii

Smart TVs & Streaming Devices

  • Streaming Media Players

    • Wi-Fi 6E: Amazon Fire TV Cube (Gen 3), Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen)

    • Wi-Fi 6: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

    • Wi-Fi 5: Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K, Roku Streaming Stick 4K, Roku Ultra, Roku Streambar, Amazon Fire TV Stick / Lite (Gen 3)

    • Wi-Fi 4: Roku Express (2022), Roku Express 4K+

  • Smart Televisions

    • Wi-Fi 6E: Samsung QLED 8K, Toshiba M550 Series, Vizio MQX / V-Series

    • Wi-Fi 6: Roku Plus Series

    • Wi-Fi 5: Samsung QN90B / QN95C / Q60B / S95C, Sony A95K / XR A80K / XR 90L, TCL 4-Series / 6-Series

Smart Home Devices

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Note on Smart Home Compatibility: Most smart home plugs, locks, and basic cameras only support 2.4 GHz (Wi-Fi 4) networks. They will not connect to 5 GHz or 6 GHz bands.

  • Smart Speakers & Displays

    • Wi-Fi 6: Sonos Era 100

    • Wi-Fi 5: Amazon Echo (5th Gen), Echo Dot, Echo Show (10/15), Echo Studio, Google Nest Hub Max, Nest Audio, Nest Mini, Sonos Roam

    • Wi-Fi 4: Apple HomePod (2nd Gen), HomePod Mini, Sonos Beam Soundbar

  • Security Cameras & Doorbells

    • Wi-Fi 6: Reolink Argus 3 Pro, Ring Alarm Security Kit

    • Wi-Fi 4: Arlo ADT, Wyze Cam V3 Pro, Blink Video Doorbell, Ezviz DB1C, Ring Doorbell

  • Thermostats, Locks & Plugs

    • Wi-Fi 5: ecobee 3 Lite

    • Wi-Fi 4 (2.4 GHz Only): Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen), Amazon Smart Thermostat, Honeywell Home, August Smart Lock, Schlage Encode Plus, Ultraloq U-Bolt, Kasa Smart Plug, Wyze Plug