Bluetooth Gets a Speed Boost

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has adopted Bluetooth High Data Throughput as an optional feature of Bluetooth Core 7.0. This upgrade increases the maximum supported bit rate from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps, enabling higher resolution audio streaming and improvements to battery life and reliability. The primary application for Bluetooth HDT will be wireless audio, with the first devices supporting the new feature expected to appear in 2027. The increased data transfer speeds will allow for smoother and more reliable audio streaming, benefiting users of wireless headphones and speakers. The Bluetooth SIG has been previewing this upgrade over the past year, and it is now officially part of the Bluetooth Core 7.0. The adoption of Bluetooth HDT is expected to enhance the overall user experience for those who rely on wireless audio devices.