GoKawiilBluetooth SIG announces HDT upgrade quadrupling data speeds for 2027 devices
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has unveiled Bluetooth High Data Throughput, part of the upcoming Bluetooth Core 7.0 standard, which raises maximum bit rates to 7.5Mbps—four times faster than existing LE 2M technology. The group says compatible devices will begin reaching stores in 2027, starting with premium wireless earbuds before expanding to other products.
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Faster Bluetooth could enable more data-heavy uses like syncing wearable sensor data quickly, offloading processing for smart glasses, or near-instant firmware updates, according to Nordic Semiconductor's Øyvind Strøm. Because the rollout begins with premium earbuds, broader adoption across smart home and health devices may take longer to materialize.
- Bluetooth HDT boosts max speeds to 7.5Mbps, 4x current LE 2M rates
- Part of Bluetooth Core 7.0, compatible devices expected in 2027
- Rollout starts with premium earbuds before spreading to wearables and smart home tech
Amazon Echo Studio Smart Speaker — The Echo Studio is a great example of the kind of smart speaker that stands to benefit from Bluetooth's upcoming speed boost, offering rich, high-fidelity audio streaming today. It's a solid way to experience current Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity while you wait for next-gen devices to arrive in 2027.
See Amazon Echo Studio Smart Speaker on Amazon → Affiliate link — we may earn a commission on purchases, at no extra cost to you. Product picked by AI based on this article; it is not a tested recommendation.Source: cnet.com — Tyler Lacoma, 2026-11-06
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