The Qualcomm QCN6024 (4×4 Wi-Fi 6 dual-band) and QCN9074 (4×4 Wi-Fi 6E tri-band) share a peak PHY rate of 4.8 Gbps but diverge sharply in power consumption and spectrum access. QCN6024 draws roughly 6.6–8 W under full load, making it ideal for cost- and heat-sensitive IoT or embedded applications. QCN9074, by contrast, consumes up to 15.6–16 W at peak, yet offers 6 GHz operation, cleaner channels, and superior multi-user performance in dense networks. We present their key specs, measured power profiles, recommended use-cases, practical optimization tips — and at the end, Wallys product pages and purchasing options for both QCN9074 and QCN9024 modules.
1. Specifications Overview
2. Performance Comparison
2.1 Throughput & Spectrum
QCN6024: Up to 4.8 Gbps on 2.4/5 GHz with 160 MHz channels and 4×4 MU-MIMO .
QCN9074: Same peak rate on 5 GHz, plus 6 GHz operation for additional clean spectrum and reduced interference .
2.2 Multi-User & Latency
- Both support 4-stream MU-MIMO and OFDMA; QCN9074’s 6 GHz band yields lower queuing delays in dense deployments .
3. Power Consumption Comparison
Under sustained full-bandwidth traffic, QCN9074 draws nearly double the power of QCN6024 due to its tri-band RF chains and 6 GHz frontend .
4. Trade-Offs & Recommended Use-Cases
5. Optimization Tips
5.1 Power & Driver Tuning
- QCN9074: Disable unused bands/spatial streams when idle to cut peak draw ~20% .
- QCN6024: Extend Target Wake Time intervals; disable extra calibration sweeps to reduce idle overhead .
5.2 Thermal & Antenna Design
- QCN9074 needs heatsinking or active airflow under full load .
- Both modules benefit from high-gain directional antennas outdoors.
5.3 Power Delivery
- Use high-efficiency DC-DC converters; avoid linear regulators to minimize losses.
6. Wallys Product Links & Purchasing
- DR9074–6E (QCN9074) Wi-Fi 6E Module
- Product page: DR9074–6E — Qualcomm QCN9074, 4×4 MU-MIMO, 6 GHz, M.2 E-Key
- Datasheet: DR9074–6E(PN02.7).pdf
- DR9074-Triband (QCN9024) Wi-Fi 6E Module
- Product page: DR9074-Triband — Qualcomm QCN9024, Tri-Band, 4×4 MIMO, M.2 E-Key
- Datasheet: DR9074-Triband datasheet.pdf
- Ordering & Samples
- Email：sales1@wallystech.com
By selecting and optimizing the right Qualcomm module, you can achieve the ideal balance of throughput, power efficiency, and cost for your specific industrial or consumer application.
