@thatbrickster >If the kernel already has a driver for it, I wouldn't be adding any more blobs.
Linux doesn't contain much proprietary firmware anymore, most was moved to the separately distributed linux-firmware (but of course there is still some left).

You're certainty going to add a crapload more of proprietary software by downloading linux-firmware mind you.

>AX has better latency than N, not to mention newer dongles have better signal performance
Minor convenience features drives you to go out of your way to give up more of your freedom?