Intel AX210 vs Broadcom (Fenvi T919): Continuity, Handoff & Clipboard on macOS Tahoe

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LiveSorcerer · 2026-03-06T20:10:33Z

Hi everyone,

I’m currently running macOS Sequoia and looking ahead to macOS Tahoe, but I’m caught in a dilemma regarding my Wi-Fi/Bluetooth setup and would love some input from the community.

Right now, I have a Fenvi T919 (Broadcom). As we know, keeping this alive in future macOS updates will depend entirely on whether OCLP (OpenCore Legacy Patcher) gets updated to support it on Tahoe.

I’m considering swapping it out for an Intel AX210. However, I noticed that the last updates for the Intel kexts (AirportItlwm/itlwm) were back in 2024, which makes me a bit hesitant about its future reliability.

What currently keeps me on Sequoia with my Broadcom card is the Apple ecosystem integration: AirDrop, Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and Continuity. To be honest, I can easily live without AirDrop since I use LocalSend and it serves me perfectly. However, I absolutely need Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and Continuity to work flawlessly.

My questions for those with more experience on this:

Is it worth swapping the Fenvi T919 for the Intel AX210 to tackle macOS Tahoe, considering the lack of recent Intel kext updates?
Can I get a stable experience with Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and Continuity on the AX210 in the current/upcoming OS versions, even without native AirDrop?
Or is it smarter to just stick with the Fenvi T919 and wait/hope for OCLP magic for Tahoe?

My Specs:

CPU: Intel Core i7-11700K
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z590M Gaming X
GPU: Gigabyte AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB
RAM: 128GB DDR4 3200MHz
Current Wi-Fi/BT: Fenvi T919 (Broadcom)

Thanks in advance for the help!

MaLd0n · 2026-03-06T20:48:38Z

Full solution only with Broadcom. U can wait official oclp or use oclp mod.

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