8th September 2025
Default choice (most compatible): Intel AX200NGW (Wi-Fi 6). Uses standard PCIe (Wi-Fi) + USB (Bluetooth), so it works broadly on 8th-gen systems.
“Future-proof” option: Intel AX210NGW (Wi-Fi 6E). Works everywhere as Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4/5 GHz; 6 GHz needs Windows 11.
Avoid for 8th-gen: Intel AX201/AX211 — these require CNVio2 (generally 10th-gen+ platforms) and won’t work in standard M.2 Key-E slots on 8th-gen.