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Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 for AI-Powered Wearables
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Moneycontrol•24-09-2026, 11:31
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 for AI-Powered Wearables
- •Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 Platform, integrating on-device AI and advanced audio capabilities for next-gen wearables.
- •The new platform offers up to twice the AI capability, 40% less power consumption, and a 30% smaller footprint compared to its predecessor.
- •Features include Qualcomm aptX Lossless, Qualcomm XPAN connectivity, 5th Generation Qualcomm ANC, and Qualcomm cVc technology for superior audio and call quality.
- •The platform supports various AI wearables like earbuds, headphones, open-ear devices, audio glasses, and camera-enabled earbuds.
- •Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 enables direct-to-cloud connectivity via micro-power Wi-Fi 6E for evolving AI assistants and services.
Key Questions Answered
The Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 platform delivers up to twice the AI capability of its predecessor while using up to 40% less power and featuring a footprint that is up to 30% smaller.
The platform is designed for several wearable categories including earbuds, headphones, open-ear devices, audio glasses, hybrid designs, and camera-enabled earbuds.
It integrates micro-power Wi-Fi 6E, Qualcomm aptX Lossless audio playback, XPAN connectivity, 5th Generation Qualcomm ANC, and cVc technology to enhance noise cancellation and cloud-based AI experiences.
