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ASUS Takes WiFi 8 From Concept to Reality With ROG NeoCore
At CES 2026, ASUS officially marked the transition of WiFi 8 from theory to real-world application. The company unveiled the ROG NeoCore, a concept router designed for next-generation wireless connectivity, alongside what it claims is the world’s first real-world WiFi 8 throughput test.
The announcement positions ASUS at the forefront of the next evolution of WiFi, with its first consumer WiFi 8 home routers and mesh systems planned for release in 2026. Rather than chasing raw peak speeds, ASUS is framing WiFi 8 as a fundamental shift toward ultra-stable, low-latency connectivity built for AI-driven ecosystems.
What Makes WiFi 8 Different
According to the tech company, WiFi 8 focuses on reliability, responsiveness, and intelligent device coordination rather than headline bandwidth numbers. Real-world testing conducted by ASUS shows meaningful gains over WiFi 7, including up to twice the mid-range throughput, significantly wider IoT coverage, and up to six times lower P99 latency through smarter multi-AP and multi-client operation.
This approach directly targets modern usage scenarios where dozens of devices compete for bandwidth simultaneously, from smart home systems and AI assistants to cloud streaming and online gaming. WiFi 8 routers are designed to maintain stable connections even in dense apartment environments where signal interference from neighbouring networks is common.
Designed for the AI Age
ASUS sees this as the foundation for future AI-powered homes and devices. By improving spectrum efficiency and dynamic scheduling, WiFi 8 aims to ensure consistent two-way communication for low-power devices such as smart lights, controllers, and sensors, while also delivering near-zero-latency responsiveness for high-demand tasks.
Tenlong Deng, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Wireless and Networking at ASUS, explained that WiFi 8 is designed to make every connection smarter and more reliable, enabling seamless collaboration among smart homes, AI services, and cloud platforms.
ROG NeoCore and ASUS’ WiFi Legacy
The ROG NeoCore concept router embodies ASUS’ “Smarter Spectrum, Better Experience” philosophy, powered by proprietary AiMesh technology and the ASUS AI Network Engine. While the NeoCore itself is a concept device, it signals the design direction for ASUS’ upcoming WiFi 8 product lineup.
ASUS has previously established itself as an early mover with WiFi 6, WiFi 6E, and WiFi 7 hardware, often securing FCC certification ahead of competitors. With the NeoCore reveal and real-world testing at CES 2026, the company is once again positioning itself as a pace-setter for the next generation of wireless networking.
ASUS confirmed that its first WiFi 8 home routers and mesh systems are scheduled to arrive in 2026. While consumer-ready models have yet to be detailed, the company’s CES showcase makes clear that WiFi 8 is no longer a distant standard, but the next major step in everyday connectivity.
