Asus has announced its first Wi-Fi 8 router, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, which promises up to double the throughput and coverage of Wi-Fi 7. The router features an unnamed Wi-Fi 8 chipset and shares its exterior design with the previous Wi-Fi 7 model. It includes advanced features like AI Game Boost for optimizing gaming traffic and robust wired networking options with multiple high-speed Ethernet ports. The device is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027. AI
IMPACT Minor improvements in network throughput and coverage may indirectly benefit AI applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency.
RANK_REASON Product announcement for a consumer networking device.
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