Even though Wi-Fi 7 hasn't seen full - scale adoption yet, ASUS has made an exciting announcement: it will present its inaugural Wi-Fi 8 router at CES 2026. This router sports a sleek gray - and - white color palette and boasts a polygonal body design. The “Wi-Fi 8” logo is prominently featured on its surface, making it a standout. Wi-Fi 8 aligns with the IEEE 802.11bn standard, which is projected to receive formal approval in September 2028. In the tech landscape, Broadcom has already rolled out a Wi-Fi 8 chip platform. Meanwhile, TP - Link has successfully carried out its first connection demonstration, and Sercomm has also introduced a related platform. However, it's important to note that since the standard is still in the process of being finalized, consumers who opt for such “cutting - edge” hardware face certain risks. Early - released products might not fully support all the features of the future official version. Moreover, at present, there are hardly any smartphones or laptops on the market that are compatible with Wi-Fi 8.