Apple has updated the Mac mini and Mac Studio, adding full Wi-Fi 7 support for the first time. The company’s official list includes MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro or M5 Max chips or later, MacBook Air with M5 chips or later, Mac mini with M5 Pro or later, Mac Studio with M5 Max or later, iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max (excluding iPhone 16e and iPhone 17e), iPhone Air, iPad Pro with M5 chips or later, and iPad Air with M4 chips or later. Wi‑Fi 7 features such as 320 MHz channels, 4096‑QAM, and Multi‑Link Operation boost throughput and reduce latency. However, 6 GHz band operation is limited to regions that permit unlicensed Wi‑Fi use in that spectrum; elsewhere devices fall back to 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Apple’s support document clarifies that backward‑compatible Wi‑Fi 6E devices can join Wi‑Fi 7 networks but lack the full feature set.

The update marks a significant expansion of high‑speed wireless capabilities across Apple’s lineup, from portable notebooks to desktop workstations and tablets. Users in supported areas can expect faster connections and lower latency, especially beneficial for gaming, streaming, and professional workloads. For those outside the 6 GHz footprint, the transition still offers performance gains on existing bands.

Apple’s guidance emphasizes regional regulatory constraints, ensuring customers understand the variability of Wi‑Fi 7 functionality worldwide. The company directs users to its detailed support page for more information on availability and device compatibility.