Overview:

The Wi-Fi chipset market is set to rebound in 2025, growing 19% YoY to $22.6B as Wi-Fi 7 reaches 8% adoption and drives demand for high-speed, low-latency connectivity across gaming, 8K streaming, AR/VR, and IoT. Advanced process nodes such as 6/7nm and Samsung’s 8nm RF gain importance for enabling Wi-Fi 7’s power-intensive features, while mature 12/16nm and 22/28nm processes continue to dominate cost-sensitive consumer and IoT devices. Competitive dynamics shift as Apple enters the market with its in-house 7nm N1 chip, pressuring Broadcom’s share. Qualcomm leads with 28%, followed by Broadcom, MediaTek, Intel, and Realtek, each positioned around different process nodes and product tiers.