Qualcomm’s new ‘Elite’ sound chip might finally deliver the Wi-Fi earbud dream
Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip, integrating micro-power Wi-Fi 6E for direct home network connectivity. This advancement enables high-quality 24-bit 96kHz lossless audio without the need for a separate Wi-Fi chip, addressing previous adoption challenges. The chip is smaller, more power-efficient, and is expected to attract partnerships with companies like HP and Bose.