Bluetooth is going to get a lot faster in 2027

Bluetooth HDT’s rollout will benefit a wide range of wireless devices and how they communicate.

By Matt Tate Nov. 4, 2026 12:14 pm EST David Becker/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced its formal adoption of Bluetooth High Data Throughout (HDT), initially as an optional feature of Bluetooth Core 7.0. The first devices to utilize HDT are expected to arrive in early 2027 ahead of a wider rollout.