From The Verge · Andrew Liszewski · · 1m 10s
Bluetooth is getting nearly four times faster
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has formally adopted a new standard that triples data transfer speeds, enabling high-resolution audio and faster device syncing.
In brief
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has formally adopted a new standard that triples data transfer speeds, enabling high-resolution audio and faster device syncing. Bluetooth LE's maximum bit rate increases from two megabits per second to seven point five megabits per second, supporting high-resolution audio and…
Bluetooth gets a speed upgrade
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has formally adopted Bluetooth High Data Throughput as an optional feature of Bluetooth Core seven point zero.
Maximum bit rate nearly quadruples
Bluetooth LE's maximum supported bit rate increases from two megabits per second to seven point five megabits per second, enabling higher resolution audio streaming.
First devices arrive in 2027
The primary application for Bluetooth HDT is wireless audio. First devices supporting the new feature are expected to appear sometime in twenty twenty-seven.
Benefits beyond headphones
Smartwatches could sync training and health data without battery loss. Spatial computing devices gain robust experiences without Wi-Fi. Personal AI devices become lighter and smaller.
Faster updates and new experiences
Firmware updates on smartwatches and smart home accessories will feel faster. Bluetooth HDT supports spatial audio and multi-channel surround sound without proprietary wireless formats.
“Bluetooth HDT brings a new level of performance to Bluetooth technology, expanding the role it can play across consumer, commercial, and industrial markets and creating a powerful foundation for the next generation of wireless innovation.”
Here's the gist
Bluetooth LE's maximum bit rate increases from two megabits per second to seven point five megabits per second, supporting high-resolution audio and faster data transfers across devices.
