Bluetooth devices could handle data at much higher rates starting in 2027, following the Bluetooth Special Interest Group’s formal adoption of High Data Throughput (HDT). The feature will initially be optional in Bluetooth Core 7.0, and the first devices supporting it are expected to arrive in early 2027, before a broader rollout.
HDT raises the maximum supported data rate for Bluetooth Low Energy devices from 2Mbps to as much as 7.5Mbps—nearly four times the current limit. The added capacity could enable higher-quality wireless audio and support spatial and multi-channel audio experiences.
The increased throughput may also help devices transfer data more efficiently and reliably. The source notes potential benefits for bandwidth-intensive AI applications and spatial computing, as well as routine tasks such as updating smartwatch firmware and syncing fitness data. These improvements would apply to Bluetooth LE, which is designed to use less power than devices that maintain a continuous connection.
The first HDT-compatible products have yet to be announced. They are expected to begin appearing in early 2027, ahead of wider adoption.
Sources: Engadget.