Definition |
WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity. Wi-Fi is a technology that enables devices to connect to the Internet wirelessly. |
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that is used to connect devices in short range. |
Component |
WiFi requires wireless adaptor on all devices and Wireless Router for connectivity. |
Bluetooth requires an Bluetooth adaptor on all devices for connectivity. |
Power Consumption |
WiFi consumes high power. |
Bluetooth is easier to use and consumes less power than Wi-Fi because it only requires an adapter on each connecting device. |
Security |
WiFi is more secure than Bluetooth. |
Bluetooth is less secure than other wireless technologies such as WiFi. |
Number of Users |
Wi-Fi allows more devices and users to communicate at the same time. |
Bluetooth restricts the number of devices that can connect at any given moment. |
Bandwidth |
WiFi needs high bandwidth. |
Bluetooth has a low bandwidth. |
Coverage |
WiFi coverage area is up to 32 meters. |
Bluetooth coverage area is about 10 meters. |