# Wi-Fi 6
> Wi-Fi 6 is a newer Wi-Fi generation designed to handle faster speeds and crowded networks better.
Topics: Connectivity, Smart Homes
Difficulty: Everyday
Aliases: 802.11ax
Updated: 2026-06-26T08:00:00.000Z
## Go deeper
Wi-Fi 6 is a newer Wi-Fi generation designed to handle faster speeds and crowded networks better. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.