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Intel

Intel 7265 AC7265 Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 4.2 M.2 adapter

SKU CH-ZX62-DSG4E

M.2 Wi-Fi 5 adapter with Bluetooth 4.2 for dual-band wireless networking

  • ColorGreen & White
  • StandardsWi-Fi 5 M.2 PCIe
  • FeaturesWiFi 5,Bluetooth 4.2
  • DimensionsAC7265
  • Weight4
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 for faster wireless throughput
  • Bluetooth 4.2 support connects peripherals without cables
  • M.2 form factor fits modern laptop slots
  • Intel 7265 chipset delivers reliable 2×2 AC performance
  • IEEE 802.11ac standard ensures broad router compatibility

Intel 7265 Dual-Band Wireless-AC Adapter

The Intel 7265 is a dual-band Wireless-AC 7265 module that combines Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 on an M.2 2230 card. It targets notebook and small-form-factor builders who need integrated wireless connectivity without occupying a full-size slot.

Suits M.2 2230 slots with PCIe and USB wiring

This adapter fits M.2 2230 key-E or key-A sockets that expose both PCIe and USB interfaces. It is not for systems that only offer a USB header or a full-size PCIe slot, nor for builds requiring newer Wi-Fi standards.

M.2 2230 form factor with dual-interface requirement

The single specification that decides compatibility is the M.2 2230 form factor combined with the need for both PCIe and USB lanes in the slot. Without that wiring the card will not function.

Highlights

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 for faster wireless throughput
  • Bluetooth 4.2 support connects peripherals without cables
  • M.2 form factor fits modern laptop slots
  • Intel 7265 chipset delivers reliable 2×2 AC performance
  • IEEE 802.11ac standard ensures broad router compatibility

Specifications

BrandIntel
ModelAC7265
ColorGreen & White
StandardsWi-Fi 5 M.2 PCIe
FeaturesWiFi 5,Bluetooth 4.2
DimensionsAC7265
Weight4

Questions about this item

What thermal limit appears first when the 7265 runs at full Wi-Fi 5 throughput for long periods?

The adapter uses a low-power M.2 form factor without active cooling; sustained load will hit its internal thermal throttle before any external limit.

How much heat and noise does the 7265 produce when operating continuously?

It has no fan and draws minimal power, so it runs silently and adds negligible heat inside the host system.

Which M.2 slot key and antenna connectors must the laptop already have for this 7265 to work?

It requires an M.2 2230 Key E slot with two U.FL antenna connectors for the 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 radios.

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