Smart TV, Connectivity

MediaTek and Samsung bring Wi-Fi 6E into 8K TVs

April 7, 2021

Last year MediaTek and Samsung collaborated to create the world’s first Wi-Fi 6 enabled 8K TV. This year, both companies are once again leading the smart TV industry by delivering unparalleled home entertainment experiences. The Samsung 8K QLED Y21 features the latest MediaTek MT7921AU chipset, making it the world’s first 8K TV with Wi-Fi 6E, providing the fastest and most reliable smart TV connectivity.The MT7921AU supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 on a single, highly integrated platform. With data throughput of up to 1.2 Gbps, consumers can enjoy smooth streaming and gaming for uninterrupted entertainment.

Wi-Fi 6E is designed to utilize the uncongested bandwidth in the 6 GHz spectrum and offers numerous advantages over previous Wi-Fi generations, including significantly faster multi-gigabit data throughput, lower latency, and enhanced security and connection reliability features.

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek (TWSE: 2454) is a global leader in fabless semiconductor design, providing solutions from the edge to the cloud. Powering over 2 billion connected devices every year, MediaTek's leading-edge technology keeps the world connected and enhances everyday life. At the forefront of innovation, MediaTek drives advancements in transformative technologies such as AI, 5G/6G, and Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 8. Our high-performance, power-efficient products form the foundation for a smarter, more connected world, enabling devices from smartphones, smart homes and AI PCs to high-performance computing, automotive, and AI data centers.