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Green and white M.2 2230 Wi-Fi 6 card with Bluetooth 5.2

Intel

Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x M.2 2230 Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi adapter

SKU CH-6ZZF-VZGHF

Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x M.2 2230 adapter with Bluetooth 5.2, 160 MHz dual-band and Killer prioritisation

  • Supported standardsWi-Fi 6 M.2 PCIe
  • Product colorGreen & White
  • Key featuresKiller Wi-Fi,Dual-Band,5 GHz,WiFi 6
  • Product dimensionsAX1650x
  • Product weight4
  • Wi-Fi 6 2x2 160 MHz channels boost throughput
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connects peripherals with low latency
  • M.2 2230 Key A/E fits modern laptop slots
  • PCIe Wi-Fi plus USB Bluetooth interface simplifies integration
  • Killer AX1650x branding signals gaming-optimised firmware

Killer AX1650x Wi-Fi 6 adapter

The Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x is an M.2 2230 card that adds Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 to a compatible laptop or small-form-factor desktop. It uses a PCIe interface for the wireless controller and a USB interface for the Bluetooth controller. The module supports 2x2 streams on a 160 MHz channel.

Upgrade for AX200-compatible slots only

This card suits owners of devices with an M.2 Key A or Key E slot wired for the AX200 pinout who want Killer-branded firmware features. It will not work in Key M slots or in systems that whitelist only specific vendor IDs. Buyers needing a half-height PCIe bracket or a USB dongle should look elsewhere.

M.2 2230 Key A/E with PCIe and USB

The single specification that decides fit is the M.2 2230 form factor using both Key A and Key E contacts with a PCIe Wi-Fi interface and a USB Bluetooth interface. If your motherboard or laptop manual does not confirm this exact keying and dual-interface wiring, the card will not function.

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Price $25.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 1,565 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model nameAX1650x
Product colorGreen & White
Connectivity
Supported standardsWi-Fi 6 M.2 PCIe
Size & build
Product dimensionsAX1650x

Questions about this item

Does the single pack include antennas or cables, or do I need to source them separately?

The single pack contains only the M.2 2230 module. Antennas and cables are not included and must be supplied by the laptop or motherboard chassis.

How do I decide between the AX1650x and the AX200 label shown in the title?

AX1650x is the Killer-branded variant of the AX200 silicon; both deliver Wi-Fi 6 2x2 160 MHz and Bluetooth 5.2, so choose the one your system’s whitelist accepts.

What does the 160 MHz figure mean for real-world throughput on this adapter?

A 160 MHz channel on Wi-Fi 6 allows the AX1650x to reach its maximum PHY rate when paired with a compatible router and clear spectrum.

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