MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 chips give ASUS laptops a smoother experience

MediaTek announced that its MT7921 Wi-Fi 6 chipset will be used in ASUS’ new ROG Republic of Gamers and TUF series gaming laptops, the first consumer laptop products to adopt MediaTek’s industry-leading Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity solution.

The MediaTek MT7921 Wi-Fi 6 chipset provides high performance, low power consumption, low latency, high-speed and stable wireless network connectivity for ASUS ROG and TUF series gaming laptops. Key features of the MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 solution include:

MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 platform supports 2x2 dual-band antennas for higher throughput performance compared to Wi-Fi 5 solutions

Based on 22nm process, it has higher performance and lower power consumption

Lower latency and hardware enhancements provide better signal transmission to support ultra-long-range connections

“By collaborating with ASUS, the world’s number one gaming device brand, we are bringing consumers better wireless connectivity and smoother gaming experiences while extending battery life,” said Haojun Xu, Vice President and General Manager of MediaTek’s Connected Devices Business Unit. “MediaTek offers best-in-class solutions for laptops with the latest wireless connectivity technologies that provide high performance, low power consumption and low latency. MediaTek has a broad portfolio of Wi-Fi products, and collaborations with industry leaders like ASUS will help us become a global leader in wireless connectivity solutions for broadband, retail routers, smartphones, consumer electronics and gaming devices.”

Market demand for Wi-Fi 6 solutions continues to grow, with MediaTek’s Wi-Fi solutions powering hundreds of millions of devices each year. Wi-Fi 6 delivers gigabit-class, low-latency wireless connectivity, providing a more reliable connection experience even when users are gaming, streaming, or video chatting on multiple devices.

“We are excited to bring MediaTek’s Wi-Fi technology to our ROG and TUF lineups,” said Yangguang Chang, General Manager of ASUS Gaming Computer Business Unit. “MediaTek is a leader in the field and shares our commitment to providing gamers, developers and everyone else with the tools they need to perform their best. MediaTek’s products enable us to bring Wi-Fi 6 to a wider variety of gaming devices and will improve the experience for every user.”

ROG Republic of Gamers and TUF series gaming laptops with MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 technology will be available soon.