Bluetooth HDT Standard Released: Speed Boosts to 7.5 Mbps, Paving the Way for a Lossless Era
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced on November 4 the adoption of Bluetooth HDT, boosting the maximum speed of Bluetooth LE from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps—nearly a fourfold increase—while also improving capacity, power efficiency, and reliability. HDT is an optional feature in Bluetooth Core 7.0 and is designed to coexist with older devices. Its first standardized application will be high-end wireless audio, with a planned launch in 2027.
Bluetooth HDT Standard Released: Peak Speed Boosted to 7.5 Mbps, Marking a Step Toward a Lossless Era
On November 4, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced the adoption of Bluetooth HDT (High Data Throughput), increasing the maximum speed of Bluetooth LE from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps—nearly a fourfold improvement—while also enhancing capacity, power efficiency, and reliability.
HDT is an optional feature in Bluetooth Core 7.0 and can coexist with older devices. Its first standardized application will be in high-end wireless audio, supporting lossless and high-resolution audio, with a planned launch in 2027.
Source: Bluetooth Technology