I suppose it would drain far much more battery if it supports 5Ghz, multiple ant...

KeplerBoy · on Jan 12, 2024

So be it. That would still be fine for some applications.

lxgr · on Jan 12, 2024

Sure, but apparently not for the ones targeted by this chipset.

londons_explore · on Jan 12, 2024

Indeed - the target of this device is lowish cost IoT.

Things like $20 "wifi doorbell"'s.

The esp8266 range is for ultra low cost wifi - things like $5 "wifi bulb"'s

KeplerBoy · on Jan 12, 2024

There's also room for mains powered ultra low cost wifi appliances. Think about fans or air humidifiers.