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Early testing of an Asus Wi-Fi 8 router found downloads more than a gigabit per second faster than Wi-Fi 7 on the 6GHz band at close range, PCMag reports.
Why it mattersThe gain was not across the board: the initial 5GHz results showed little or no raw-speed improvement. PCMag also reports better close-range performance and reliability on 2.4GHz and 6GHz, so the first impression is more about where you connect than a blanket speed boost. These are early test results, not a verdict on every Wi-Fi 8 router or home. Still, the difference between bands is worth noting before the next router upgrade starts looking irresistible.
Discuss: Should router reviews prioritise top speeds in ideal conditions, or performance across the whole home?
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