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Wi-Fi 8 made an early appearance at CES 2026, promising improved stability, higher throughput, and better device communication, with potential launch within the year despite the final standard not being ratified until 2028. Major companies like Asus, Broadcom, and MediaTek showcased new Wi-Fi 8 hardware, signaling industry excitement for the next-gen wireless technology.
TP-Link has successfully tested an early prototype of Wi-Fi 8, demonstrating its capabilities in data transfer and beacon validation, with the standard expected to be finalized by 2028. The new standard focuses on improving connection reliability and performance in challenging environments, rather than just increasing speed, aiming to offer a more stable and responsive wireless experience for consumers.
Wi-Fi 8, expected in 2028, shifts focus from raw speed to reliable, low-latency connectivity in challenging environments, aiming to improve performance in congested and interference-prone areas, with key benefits including higher throughput, lower latency, and fewer dropped packets.