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November 6, 2026
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Bluetooth 7 will be almost four times faster, and lossless audio is next
The Bluetooth SIG has unveiled High Data Throughput, a new speed mode in Bluetooth Core 7.0 that lifts Bluetooth LE from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps. First products are due in 2027.
- The Bluetooth Special Interest Group unveiled High Data Throughput (HDT), part of Bluetooth Core 7.0, which raises Bluetooth LE's top speed from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps.
- Premium wireless audio, including lossless and high-resolution sound, is the flagship use. Watches, smart glasses and smart home gear follow.
- HDT is an optional part of the standard and needs new radio chips, so current earbuds, phones and watches will not get faster.
- The first devices are expected in 2027, with audio products first and no exact date yet.
Why it matters: The Bluetooth Special Interest Group, the trade group that runs the Bluetooth standard, unveiled High Data Throughput, a feature of Core 7.0 that lifts Bluetooth LE from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps. Lossless and high-resolution wireless audio is the flagship use. The upgrade is optional and needs new chips, so existing earbuds and phones will not speed up. First products are expected in 2027, starting with audio.
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