Faster, smarter, and built for the AI-powered home
WiFi just got a major upgrade. At CES 2026, ASUS unveiled the ROG NeoCore, a WiFi 8 concept router — and ran the world’s first real-world WiFi 8 test. The takeaway? This isn’t just about peak speeds. It’s about stable, reliable, and AI-ready connections that make your devices work better, together.
So, what’s WiFi 8 all about? Think ultra-low latency, smarter device coordination, and reliability you can count on. In real-world testing, WiFi 8 delivers 2× higher mid-range throughput, 2× wider IoT coverage, and up to 6× lower latency than WiFi 7. That means smoother streaming, faster gaming, and smart home devices that actually behave.
Spotty WiFi is a thing of the past. WiFi 8 keeps connections solid, whether your router is in the living room, on the rooftop, or even in the backyard. Smart lights, sensors, and controllers stay connected, interference from neighboring networks gets minimized, and dynamic traffic scheduling makes sure every bit of bandwidth is used efficiently.
As Tenlong Deng, ASUS Corporate VP, says: “WiFi 8 isn’t just about chasing speed — it’s about making every connection smarter and more reliable. It lets smart homes, AI assistants, and cloud services work seamlessly, anytime, anywhere.”
The ROG NeoCore is built for the AI era. Cloud streaming, voice calls, multi-player gaming — WiFi 8 handles it all with near-zero latency. Real-world tests show clear improvements over WiFi 7. Whether it’s faster mid-range throughput, wider IoT coverage, or dramatically lower latency, your devices get smarter and more responsive.
ASUS plans to roll out its first WiFi 8 home routers and mesh systems in 2026, powered by AiMesh and the ASUS AI Network Engine. The ROG NeoCore gives a sneak peek at the future of home networking: not just faster WiFi, but reliable, intelligent, and ready for the devices of tomorrow.
WiFi 8 is here. And it’s smarter than ever.