Huge difference between wifi adapter prices?

[georgesun238]

I'm building a PC and I need a wifi adapter since I do not have an ethernet cable. I have linked two USB adapters below. Both claim to be able to reach speeds of 1200mbps, but one seems overpriced while the other is quite wallet friendly. Is there a difference between the two that justifies the price difference? Which should I get?

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00FB45USW/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&th=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01IEU7UZ0/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2JTFL4V8HYESG

 

[richiestang_78]

So unless you are going to be transferring huge files around your home network or have 1 gig internet those speeds wont do anything for you. Also realistically you will get closer to 800-1000 mbps as they always list theoretical speeds and not real world.

 

[georgesun238]

So unless you are going to be transferring huge files around your home network or have 1 gig internet those speeds wont do anything for you. Also realistically you will get closer to 800-1000 mbps as they always list theoretical speeds and not real world.

Then, would you suggest getting something else? A lower mbps adapter?

 

[richiestang_78]

Is this for a laptop or desktop? How far from the router will you be?

 

[georgesun238]

Is this for a laptop or desktop? How far from the router will you be?

This is for desktop. It will be roughly 25-30 feet away from the router which is downstairs from me. 25-30 feet is very very rough estimate, and there are also many walls in the way.

 

[richiestang_78]

If it's a desktop you can buy pcie wifi cards. Any type of card will work but depending on what type of your you have b/g,n,or ac standard just buy whatever will work. I would suggest buying something like the ones you linked that have external antennas if walls are an issue. TP Link makes alot of well priced network stuff