Its rare to come across a desktop computer with Wireless LAN or WiFi hardware already installed in it.

However, the case remains: which is better, PCIe WiFi card or USB WiFi Adapter?

First of all lets find out, what is a WiFi Adapter.

PCIe vs USB WiFi Adapter / Receiver

What is a WiFi Adapter?

A WiFi adapter is a unit that connects your gear or laptop to a wireless web link.

It allows you to get into the internet without having to use an Ethernet cable.

PCIe WiFi card / adapater

Types of WiFi Adapters

There are mainly two types of WiFi Adapters.

Internal WiFi Adapters and External USB WiFi Adapters.

Otherwise you might buy an internal wifi card for laptop.

USB WiFi adapter / dongle

Both adapter have their own pros and cons.

Lets find out the difference between PCIe WiFI Adapter and USB WiFi adapters.

Comparison between PCIe and USB Wireless adapters

comparison table USB vs PCIe wifi receivers.

I chose the USB WiFi adapter as it was easy to connect, so I ordered one from Amazon.

My router was in the other room on the same floor.

I was in doubt that it is the issue of my routers range.

But WiFi was working fine on my mobile phone.

Then one of my techy friend told me to try the PCIe card.

I ordered the PCIe WiFi adapter, and the performance was really impressive.

It solved the issue and worked great in the Zoom classes.

So result could be different, because I have not tested the one with Antennas.

Which one to choose?

Lets find out deals on these WiFi adapters.