Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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🔗 *The full guide* : _https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-ai-hat-1-vs-ai-hat-2-which-should-you-buy/_

The new *AI HAT+ 2* and the original *AI HAT+ 1* look pretty similar, but pop the hood, and you'll find there are quite a few differences to get excited about. In this guide, we are going to take a look at what these boards can actually do, compare the *technical specs*, and most importantly, help you figure out which one is the *right fit for your next project.* Let's get into it!

🔧🔨🧰 Hardware featured in this guide:

*AI HAT+ 2:*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE10475_
*AI HAT+ (26 TOP):*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE09994_
*AI HAT+ (13 TOP):*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE09993_

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