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5 Ways Bluetooth 5 Makes
Wireless Audio Better
Quick: Count how many Bluetooth devices you own. Chances are, it’s a lot more than you thought.
With Bluetooth functionality built into billions of devices, from wearables to smart household appliances, it’s easy to take this ubiquitous technology for granted. But the spec has vastly improved since it was introduced two decades ago, incorporating better speed, range, security and data capacity with each iteration.
When it comes to audio quality, it used to be a no brainer: Because of low data speeds and the severe file compression needed to transmit audio over Bluetooth, wired sound was always the better-sounding option. But as codecs have evolved with each generation, the difference in fidelity between wired and wireless connections has grown harder and harder to distinguish.
What makes Bluetooth 5 so much more robust when it comes to audio than its predecessor, Bluetooth 4.2? In short, it can transmit eight times more data, at twice the speed, across four times the range. Let’s look at how those key advantages impact sound. (Note: Although Bluetooth 5 is backward compatible, all connected devices must feature Bluetooth 5 technology to reap these benefits.)
Efficient Energy Consumption
Extended Range
Better Speed and Data Throughput
Dual Audio Broadcasts
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