ASUS introduced ROG NeoCore, a concept WiFi 8 router, alongside the world’s first real-world WiFi 8 throughput test, signalling the dawn of the next generation of wireless connectivity. The milestone demonstrates the tangible benefits WiFi 8 can deliver beyond theory, as ASUS Networking prepares to roll out its first WiFi 8 home routers and mesh systems in 2026. Built on proprietary ASUS AiMesh technology and the ASUS AI Network Engine, the upcoming lineup embodies ASUS’ vision of a Smarter Spectrum, Better Experience, setting the stage for a new wireless era designed for the AI age.
Ultra-high reliability for everyday connectivity
WiFi 8 represents a fundamental shift in how wireless networks perform, prioritising stability and responsiveness over raw peak speeds. Designed to tackle four key connectivity challenges, WiFi 8 significantly slows speed degradation over distance and delivers more consistent performance, whether the router is placed in a living room, on a rooftop, or even outdoors in a backyard. It also enhances two-way communication for low-power devices such as smart lights and controllers, ensuring reliable connections across an increasingly diverse ecosystem of connected devices.
In dense urban environments where signal interference is common, WiFi 8 routers maintain stable performance through intelligent spectrum coordination. At the same time, improved spectrum efficiency and dynamic scheduling help alleviate network congestion, ensuring every megahertz of bandwidth is used effectively to reduce latency and boost overall throughput.
“WiFi 8 is not just about chasing peak speed. It’s about making every connection smarter and more reliable,” said Tenlong Deng, Corporate VP and General Manager of Wireless and Networking at ASUS. “It enables seamless collaboration between smart homes, AI assistants, and cloud services, delivering stable performance anytime, anywhere.”
Built for the AI era
ASUS WiFi 8 routers are engineered to unlock the full potential of next-generation wireless across a wide range of real-world scenarios. From cloud streaming and real-time voice communication to multi-device gaming and team collaboration, the new architecture and intelligent scheduling deliver near-zero-latency responsiveness with exceptional reliability.
In ASUS’s real-world comparisons between WiFi 7 and WiFi 8, results showed that while theoretical peak speeds remain similar, WiFi 8 delivers meaningful gains in actual performance, offering up to 2× higher mid-range throughput, 2× wider IoT coverage, and up to 6× lower P99 latency through smarter multi-AP and multi-client operation.
A legacy of wireless leadership
ASUS has long been at the forefront of WiFi innovation, consistently among the first brands to achieve FCC certification for new standards, including WiFi 6, WiFi 6E, and WiFi 7.
With the debut of the ROG NeoCore concept router and the world’s first real-world WiFi 8 throughput test, ASUS once again sets a new benchmark, reinforcing its leadership as it ushers in the next chapter of wireless technology.
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