Lab Exclusive: How Fast Is Wi-Fi 8? Our First Test Numbers Hint at Something Big

PCMag tested an early Wi-Fi 8 router from Asus using a Wi-Fi 7 client and simulated Wi-Fi 8 client setups. The tests revealed significant close-range performance improvements on the 6GHz and 2.4GHz bands, alongside wide-band features designed to handle increasing video and IoT device traffic. The author notes that these early results represent best-case scenarios rather than typical real-world performance. Open article →