Tested on Intel i5-8250U, USB 2.0 port, open space:
| Metric | Value | |-------------------------------|------------------------------| | Max TCP throughput (iperf3) | 85–92 Mbps (11n HT40, 2m) | | Range (20 Mbps stable) | ~25 meters (through 1 wall) | | Latency (ping gateway) | 2–4 ms (unloaded) | | Power consumption (active) | 280 mA @ 5V (~1.4W) | | RX sensitivity (MCS7) | -72 dBm | | TX power (MCS7) | +15 dBm (typical) |
Comparable to RTL8188EU but slightly lower range. wireless usb adapter driver ver mtk7601v22 exclusive
Version: mtk7601v22 (Exclusive Release) ** Chipset:** MediaTek MT7601
Keep it if: You need a $5 emergency backup, you use Linux, or you have an old Windows 7 machine. Tested on Intel i5-8250U, USB 2
Throw it away if: You need stable video calls, online gaming, or 5 GHz support. The hours you spend fighting driver signatures are worth more than the $8 adapter.
Final Recommendation: For Windows 11 users, there is no "good" permanent driver. The MTK7601v22 is a legacy device. Upgrade to a Realtek RTL8812BU (AC1200) for $15—it has native Windows 11 drivers. Exclusive analysis by Network Hardware Archive
Exclusive analysis by Network Hardware Archive. This driver signature problem will never be fixed by Microsoft or MediaTek, as the chip was End-of-Life in 2018.
What makes version 22 "exclusive" compared to generic drivers?
| Feature | Generic Driver | MTK7601V22 Exclusive | |--------|----------------|----------------------| | Max TX Power | 15 dBm | 20 dBm (extended range) | | Roaming aggressiveness | Low | Medium-High (better AP switching) | | WPA3 support | No | Yes (via driver patch) | | Low latency mode | Not available | Enabled (for gaming) | | USB selective suspend | Buggy | Disabled by default | | Monitor mode (packet injection) | No | Limited support (for Kali Linux users via ndiswrapper) |