Wi-Fi 8 to Debut Before Wi-Fi 7, Promising Improved Stability and Efficiency

The first Wi-Fi 8 routers and chips made a surprise appearance at CES 2026, potentially launching this year, just two years after Wi-Fi 7’s introduction. For those who haven’t upgraded to Wi-Fi 7 yet, it may be wise to hold off on making the switch, as Wi-Fi 8 promises enhanced stability without sacrificing speed. Instead of focusing solely on incremental speed upgrades, Wi-Fi 8 aims to deliver improved power efficiency, increased throughput, and better peer-to-peer communication between devices. Furthermore, Wi-Fi 8 excels at maintaining fast, stable connections even when users are relocating devices or moving them further away from the router.