Bluetooth SIG Adopts High Data Throughput Feature in Bluetooth Core 7.0
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has formally adopted Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT) as an optional feature within the new Bluetooth Core 7.0 standard. This upgrade significantly increases the maximum bit rate of Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps, nearly quadrupling data transfer speeds. The enhancement is primarily targeted at wireless audio, enabling high-resolution, spatial, and multi-channel surround sound without proprietary formats. Beyond audio, the increased throughput will benefit smartwatches through faster data syncing and improved battery efficiency, as well as spatial computing, extended reality (XR) devices, and personal AI hardware by allowing for more efficient data handoffs.
Topics: Bluetooth High Data Throughput Bluetooth LE Tech Standards Wireless Audio