I have a 1 Gbps fiber plan and an ISP-provided Wi‑Fi 6 router with 5 GHz enabled. My Windows 11 PC gets about 82 MB/s on Steam, and my iPhone reaches roughly 100–112 MB/s over Wi‑Fi. However, my PS5 only downloads at around 15–20 MB/s, or approximately 120–160 Mbps. The other devices get close to the expected wireless speeds, but the PS5 is significantly slower. Ethernet isn't practical because of where the console is located. Has anyone dealt with this, and are there settings or troubleshooting steps that could improve the PS5's Wi‑Fi performance?
2 Answers
A useful comparison is to put your phone directly beside the PS5 and run a speed test in the same position. Make sure the phone is connected to the same 5 GHz network and test with any cabinet doors or obstructions left exactly as they are around the console. If the phone is also slow there, the location or interference is the likely bottleneck. A wired connection would generally be the most reliable fix if you can eventually run one.
Wi‑Fi speed depends heavily on the console’s exact position, not just the router’s advertised capabilities. Walls, furniture, cabinets, metal, glass, distance, and nearby networks can all reduce performance. Try testing with the PS5 temporarily placed close to the router, then compare the result. If it improves, the issue is probably signal quality or interference rather than your internet plan.
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