- H1
- Cypress SoC
- Maxim audio codec
- Bosch BMA280 accelerometer (Same as the AirPods 1)
- STM 3 axis accelerometer
- STM Regulator TI data converter
- Goertek MEMs microphones
The nice thing about the H1 chip is that, by sacrificing WiFi, it can now support Bluetooth 5 Class 1. For reference, Apple’s AirPods 1 (launched in 2016) supported Bluetooth 4.2. While we’re disappointed by the zero design upgrades on the earbuds, the upgrades made through the H1, once validated after testing, will improve the experience of users who use the original AirPods.
Apple should focus on improving sound quality, which can not be ascertained right now due to a lack of information about the gadgets. The component list that we stumbled across today does not provide specific part numbers, and the image isn’t of sufficient quality to accurately discern updates made by Apple to components that support the H1.
But, since it’s been more than two years since Apple launched the original AirPods, and it’s had extensive experience with manufacturing accessories such as the HomePod, some upgrades are inevitable.
Apple W1 Vs H1: What’s Changed In Two Years?
With AirPods 2, Apple has chosen to improve the way in which the buds can be used with the company’s product ecosystem. Naturally, these upgrades come due to the H1 chip, The H2 chip can render audio, manage the various sensors listed above, allow iOS devices to pair using iCloud and Bluetooth.
Additionally, while all this can also be done by the W1, upgrades on the H1 further allow it to support Hey Siri, switch connections faster and allow for an hour more of talk time. For more information, read our product coverage. The coolest feature on the AirPods 2 is Hey Siri, which will now be available to the user even through earbuds.
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