Reading this thread, imo it turned from rather a 'happy to see a new Honda oem filter', to 'this ain't much'. Looking at the topic filter, construction wise 'I' would consider it at the very least, equivalent to the A02. Looking at the topic filter dissection some of the design features I actually prefer over the A02. That said, I don't chase any of the Honda oem filters.
One thing not mentioned is it's efficiency. As with most oem, unknown however I expect that using Amsoil test rating of the A02 and other Asian OEMs as basis, not very efficient. Or as sometimes said when choosing to make it more acceptable, 'favors flow'. That one makes me chuckle a bit when I read it since OF flow an insignificant consideration in PC use.
And though the harder to get, less common A01 element construction more aesthetically pleasing to some, I suspect it's efficiency similar to the tested A02 and other Asian OFs. That said, to some efficiency not a priority and that's fine with me. Just noting it as some aftermarket filters with at least equivalent to OEM efficiency, are regularly flogged here for it. My .02
