The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has formally adopted Bluetooth High Data Throughout (HDT) as an optional feature of Bluetooth Core 7.0. The first devices featuring HDT are expected in early 2027 ahead of a wider rollout. This new technology increases the maximum supported bit rate for Bluetooth LE devices from 2Mbps to 7.5Mbps, nearly quadrupling current speeds.
The increased throughput enables higher quality wireless audio, new spatial and multi-channel audio experiences, and improved general efficiency and reliability. With more bandwidth, Bluetooth HDT will better support data-hungry AI applications and spatial computing devices. Even routine tasks like smartwatch firmware updates and fitness data syncing will become faster and less disruptive.
Because HDT works with power-saving Bluetooth LE devices, the benefits apply broadly without significant battery trade-offs. The SIG now awaits announcements of the first wave of HDT-compatible devices, with expectations pointing toward CES in January 2027 or earlier. The formal adoption marks a significant leap forward for wireless connectivity standards.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing