Sony 2017 ATV (KD49XE9005) - Wired ethernet vs AC Wifi

[hijinx]

Hi all,

Has anyone compared performance for 2017 Android TV based sets between the 100mbit wired ethernet and the AC Wifi?

Theoretically AC wifi has a higher throuput when the stars align, but environmental issues often reduce. Indeed in my house the signal strength by my TV is low.

Do either offer better/best performance for streaming services... particularly Amazon seems to be suffering from buffering issues. 

Thanks!

[Kuschelmonschter · Accepted solution]

Even at best conditions, AC WiFi performance on Sony TVs is very low. Most of the time it is better to go with the 100mbps Ethernet port, also see here.

[hijinx]

Thanks indeed.

I'm glad I didnt bother to move my AP, or to add another AP to my wifi network.

[hijinx]

Btw thanks for the linked doc...

superb summary of all the software and soc failings of what is otherwise a great tv.

im probably going to have to get an Apple  tv 4K to replace the majority of the tv operation...

[jwm007]

I'm glad you mention the Apple Tv 4k since the retailer I purchased this tv and its soundbar from in June keeps blaming it for the HDMI issues I've been having. I found there were wifi issues with this tv and I have been told by Sony that the range is 5 metres. I purchased two devolo powerline adaptors which seems to have solved the connectivity issues. However what this means is that I have a wired ethernet connection. Also I purchased an umanaged switch to provide internet access for the blu-ray player and sky box. Initially I connected the apple tv to the switch but when I ran a speed test I was getting a mere 27 Mb/s. However when I took out the ethernet cable and returned to wifi I achieved 383 Mb/s on my ac band. The apple tv sits inside a stand. What does this say about Sony? I  will be interested to hear about your experience with your apple tv 4k and this Tv.