ASUS Debuts ROG WiFi 8 Router and First Real-World WiFi 8 Performance Test

The ROG NeoCore router takes ASUS into the WiFi 8 era with ultra-stable connectivity ready for the AI age 

• ASUS debuts WiFi 8 concept router and the first real-world throughput test at CES 2026, marking a new era where WiFi 8 technology moves from concept to real-world application
• Up to 2X higher mid-range throughput, 2X wider IoT coverage, and up to 6X lower P99 latency via smarter multi-AP/multi-client operation, versus WiFi 7
• WiFi 8 is designed to deliver low latency, ultrahigh reliability, and seamless intelligent device coordination—the foundation for AI-driven device ecosystems
• ASUS established market leadership for WiFi 6 and WiFi 7, with its first WiFi 8 home routers arriving in 2026 

Taipei, Taiwan, January 6, 2025 — ASUS today announced the ROG NeoCore, a WiFi 8 concept router, and the world’s first real-world throughput test. Marking the beginning of an era of next-generation WiFi 8 technology, this real-world test showcases the improvements that WiFi 8 brings in a real-world environment. ASUS Networking plans to release its first lineup of WiFi 8 home routers and mesh systems in 2026. Powered by proprietary ASUS AiMesh technology and the ASUS AI Network Engine, the new generation will embody the concept of a “Smarter Spectrum, Better Experience” vision as they usher in a new wireless era for the AI agei. 

Ultra-High Reliability for Everyday Connectivity 

WiFi 8 is more than a speed upgrade—it fundamentally transforms connection stability and responsiveness. WiFi 8 routers are positioned to solve four core connectivity challenges. For example, WiFi 8 makes speed degradation much slower and connections more stable, helping to ensure smooth performance whether a router is placed in the living room, on a rooftop, or even in a backyard. WiFi 8 also strengthens two-way communication for low-power devices such as smart lights and controllers, ensuring steady connections for all connected devices. 

In modern apartment buildings and other densely populated neighborhoods, signals from nearby routers can interfere with each other. WiFi 8 routers maintain stable performance in this scenario through the use of intelligent spectrum coordination.  

WiFi 8 routers are also designed to address the problem of network congestion. By enhancing spectrum efficiency and dynamic scheduling, these new models will ensure that every megahertz of bandwidth is used effectively, improving both latency and 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 & General Manager of Wireless and Networking for ASUS. “It enables seamless collaboration between smart homes, AI assistants, and cloud services, delivering stable performance anytime, anywhere.”