IPQ5332 vs IPQ5018: Which Qualcomm Chipset Fits Your Next Wi-Fi Project?

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IPQ5332 vs IPQ5018: Which Qualcomm Chipset Fits Your Next Wi-Fi Project?

Choosing between IPQ5332 and IPQ5018 comes down to one key question: Do you need Wi-Fi 7's cutting-edge features, or is Wi-Fi 6 efficiency sufficient for your deployment?

🔍 OverviewFeatureIPQ5018IPQ5332
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7 (Draft)
CPUDual-core ARM Cortex-A53Quad-core ARM Cortex-A73
Max Spatial Streams2x22x2
MLO (Multi-Link Operation)❌✅
Throughput~1.8 Gbps~3.6 Gbps
Target UseCost-effective AP/CPEHigh-performance next-gen AP/router



📦 When to Choose IPQ5018

• Great for Wi-Fi 6 routers, mesh nodes, IoT gateways
• Ideal for cost-sensitive projects with stable performance
• Recommended board: Wallys DR5018S
  
  

🚀 When to Choose IPQ5332

• Built for next-gen Wi-Fi 7 networks
• Supports MLO + wider 320MHz bandwidth
• Ideal for enterprise-grade, latency-sensitive, or multi-client mesh deployments
• Recommended board: Wallys DR5332
  
  

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💼 Wallys: Full Stack Wireless Solution

We offer:

• Complete router boards (IPQ5018 / IPQ5332 / IPQ8072 / IPQ9574)
• Matched radio cards (QCN9074 / QCN9024 / MT7915)
• Firmware pre-calibration (OpenWrt / QSDK / MLO)
• Enclosure, PoE, antenna, and OEM customization
  
  

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