Wi-Fi 7 is not yet the standard, but Wi-Fi 8 is already making headlines. We learn that it will be superior to the previous generation, but not in connection speed as we might expect.
Have you upgraded to Wi-Fi 6? The recent wireless connection standard is just starting to become standard, in particular thanks to the now large number of compatible devices. This did not prevent Wi-Fi 7 from arriving quickly and shaking up our habits once again. This is for the best: each iteration is strictly superior to the previous one, particularly in terms of throughput. Wi-Fi 7 is thus capable of going up to 23 Gb/s. In theory of course.
An already impressive figure and one that we imagine will be even higher for Wi-Fi 8 when it shows up. Except that it won’t be the case. The standard is already in development and we already know that its speed will not be a distinctive point. And for good reason: Wi-Fi 8 will use the same frequency bands and modulation as Wi-Fi 7. Its maximum theoretical flow rate will be the same. On the other hand, it will show a noticeable difference.
Wi-Fi 8 will improve this aspect over Wi-Fi 7, but it’s not connection speed
In summary, the emphasis is on the reliability and stability of the connection. To do this, Wi-Fi 8 would use technologies already present in previous standards, but in a new, more efficient form. Let us cite for example the Co-BF, for Coordinated Beamforming. Appeared with Wi-Fi 5, it is used to split the signal between 2 nearby access pointsdepending on who needs it.
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The overall goal is to better manage signal power and distribution in environments where multiple devices are connected to Wi-Fi at the same time. This applies both to your home and to a company office. Tests show significant gains, ranging from 20 to 80% depending on the scenarios. The first devices compatible with Wi-Fi 8 are expected as soon as possible early 2028. Until then, Wi-Fi 7 will do just fine.
Source : PCWorld
