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MSI AC905C network card Internal WLAN / Bluetooth 867 Mbit/s vs MSI MS-6852 WLAN / Bluetooth 54 Mbit/s

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 6identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Connectivity technology
    • AC905C network card Internal WLAN / Bluetooth 867 Mbit/s:Wireless
    • MS-6852 WLAN / Bluetooth 54 Mbit/s:Wired & Wireless
  • Host interface
    • AC905C network card Internal WLAN / Bluetooth 867 Mbit/s:PCI Express
    • MS-6852 WLAN / Bluetooth 54 Mbit/s:PCI
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • AC905C network card Internal WLAN / Bluetooth 867 Mbit/s:867 Mbit/s
    • MS-6852 WLAN / Bluetooth 54 Mbit/s:54 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi band
    • AC905C network card Internal WLAN / Bluetooth 867 Mbit/s:Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
    • MS-6852 WLAN / Bluetooth 54 Mbit/s:Single-band (2.4 GHz)
  • Frequency range
    • AC905C network card Internal WLAN / Bluetooth 867 Mbit/s:2.4 - 5 GHz
    • MS-6852 WLAN / Bluetooth 54 Mbit/s:2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • AC905C network card Internal WLAN / Bluetooth 867 Mbit/s:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • MS-6852 WLAN / Bluetooth 54 Mbit/s:802.11g
  • Width
    • AC905C network card Internal WLAN / Bluetooth 867 Mbit/s:120 mm
    • MS-6852 WLAN / Bluetooth 54 Mbit/s:119.9 mm
  • Depth
    • AC905C network card Internal WLAN / Bluetooth 867 Mbit/s:70 mm
    • MS-6852 WLAN / Bluetooth 54 Mbit/s:83.2 mm

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Comparison of AC905C, MS-6852
45 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
Host interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressPCI
InterfaceWLAN / BluetoothWLAN / Bluetooth
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1
Network6 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers867 Mbit/s54 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi bandDiffersDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeDiffers2.4 - 5 GHz2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11g
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one867 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth (first)Known for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bandwidth (second)Known for one5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Spread spectrum methodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFHSS
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCCK, DBPSK, DQPSK
Channels quantity (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 channels
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Designidentical
InternalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Component forKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
AntennaYesYes
Antenna designExternalExternal
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBluetooth, Power, WLAN
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, CE, Wi-Fi+WPA, WHQL
Poweridentical
USB poweredYesYes
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source440 mA
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7, 8.1, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home BasicWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers120 mm119.9 mm
DepthDiffers70 mm83.2 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Drivers includedYesYes
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Antennas quantityDiffers21
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flow control supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 dBi
Transmit power rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 - 17 dBmW
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 100 °C

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