First Wi-Fi 6E enabled 8K TV

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MediaTek and Samsung have introduced the world’s first 8K QLED TV – the Samsung 8K QLED Y21 – powered by MediaTek’s MT7921AU delivering enhanced levels of connectivity..

The MT7921AU is able to support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 from a single, highly integrated platform. With 1.2 Gbps speeds, consumers will see smoother streaming and gaming for uninterrupted entertainment. Wi-Fi 6E has been designed to make use of uncongested bandwidth in the 6GHz spectrum and offers numerous advantages over previous Wi-Fi generations, such as significantly faster multi-gigabit data throughput, lower latencies and the latest security and connection reliability features.

“Consumers depend on fast, reliable connectivity, whether they are using their TV for streaming, gaming or following along with workouts. Our collaboration with Samsung has been instrumental in bringing consumers the latest smart TV technology to support these uses and beyond,” said Jerry Yu, MediaTek Corporate Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Intelligent Devices Business Group. “With our advanced connectivity technologies – including WiFi-6 support – integrated into Samsung’s 8K TVs, we’re driving the premium smart TV segment forward globally.”