The Intel Wireless-AC 8265 M.2 2230 is a quality-checked new WiFi 5 card that Intel introduced in 2016 as a significant step up from the 7260 — it added Bluetooth 4.2, improved 5 GHz signal quality, and brought better power management that extended battery life on thin-and-light laptops. It remained the most common mid-range wireless card in business and premium consumer laptops from 2016 to 2018 and is still the right replacement for that generation of hardware.
Technical Specification
- Interface: M.2 2230 Key E (standard PCIe, non-CNVi)
- WiFi standard: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (WiFi 5), 2x2 MIMO
- Max link rate: 867 Mbps on 5 GHz AC
- Bluetooth: 4.2 integrated (improvement over the 7260's 4.0)
- Frequency bands: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz dual-band
- Additional features: Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) 5.1, improved receive sensitivity over AC 7260
- Typical fit: Lenovo ThinkPad T470/T480/X270/X280/E470, HP EliteBook 840 G3/G4/850 G3/G4, Dell Latitude E7470/E7480, Asus ZenBook UX430/UX410, HP Spectre x360 2016-2018 (verify slot type first)
What Changed Over the 7260
The 8265 brought tighter Bluetooth 4.2 implementation, which matters for audio streaming — BT 4.2 packets carry more data per transmission, reducing audio latency on wireless headsets. It also handles 5 GHz channel selection more intelligently, which translates to a more stable link in congested office WiFi environments. If your machine shipped with an 8265 and it has developed a fault, this quality-checked replacement will restore full functionality.
Price, Warranty & Delivery
The Intel Wireless-AC 8265 M.2 2230 price in Pakistan 2026 is Rs. 2,599. Every unit is quality-checked at our Hafeez Center, Gulberg III, Lahore shop and covered by a 30-day replacement warranty. Free same-day delivery in Lahore; TCS or Leopards for Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, and Peshawar. Walk in to Shop 66A, 3rd Floor, Hafeez Center, Gulberg III, Lahore, or browse at nnlaptops.com. WhatsApp Sayam on 0314 4000131 with your model number to confirm compatibility before ordering.
- Warranty: 30-day replacement warranty (new part)
- Lahore: free same-day delivery
- Nationwide: TCS / Leopards — Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar
