{"id":4057,"date":"2025-10-04T13:46:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T13:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tuttodigitale.net\/mobiletech\/?p=4057"},"modified":"2025-10-04T13:46:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T13:46:43","slug":"sbc-bluetooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tuttodigitale.net\/mobiletech\/sbc-bluetooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Codec SBC nel 2025: Limiti e Prospettive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In 2025, <strong>SBC (Subband Codec)<\/strong> remains the default and mandatory audio codec for all Bluetooth A2DP devices, ensuring basic compatibility across headphones, speakers, and smartphones <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='1'>[1]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='3'>[3]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='7'>[7]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='8'>[8]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='10'>[10]<\/sup>. It is characterized by relatively low computational complexity and moderate audio quality, but its limitations in efficiency, audio fidelity, and latency are widely recognized\u2014especially compared to more advanced codecs now available <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='3'>[3]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='8'>[8]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Key details about SBC in 2025:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It operates at up to <strong>16-bit\/48kHz<\/strong> and typically <strong>maxes out at 328 kbps<\/strong> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='3'>[3]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='8'>[8]<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li>SBC is not optimized for low latency or high-resolution audio, and its quality can be noticeably worse compared to codecs like aptX HD, LDAC, or the newer LE Audio codec LC3 <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='3'>[3]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='1'>[1]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='7'>[7]<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li>While it is still used by default when no better codec is supported by both devices, many users and manufacturers now prefer advanced codecs for improved audio quality <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='2'>[2]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='3'>[3]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='8'>[8]<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bluetooth audio landscape in 2025<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lossless Bluetooth<\/strong> is gaining traction, with codecs like <strong>aptX Lossless<\/strong> and <strong>LE Audio (LC3 codec)<\/strong> enabling higher audio fidelity and lower latency than possible with SBC <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='2'>[2]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='3'>[3]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='1'>[1]<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LE Audio and the LC3 codec<\/strong>, the official successors to SBC, offer better compression, improved efficiency, and greater features such as multi-stream audio and hearing aid support; LC3 is part of the Bluetooth 5.2 and newer standards and is increasingly adopted in new devices <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='1'>[1]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='5'>[5]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='6'>[6]<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li>SBC remains important for <strong>backward compatibility<\/strong>, but devices supporting only SBC are increasingly seen as budget or legacy options <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='7'>[7]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='8'>[8]<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In summary:<\/strong> SBC is still present as the baseline Bluetooth audio codec in 2025, but newer codecs such as LC3 (for LE Audio), aptX Lossless, and LDAC are superior choices where supported, offering significant improvements in sound quality and overall user experience <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='1'>[1]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='2'>[2]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='3'>[3]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='7'>[7]<\/sup> <sup class='quote-ref' data-quote='8'>[8]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<script>const sources = [[1,\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SBC_(codec)\",\"SBC (codec) - Wikipedia\",\"SBC, or low-complexity subband codec, is an audio subband codec specified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) for the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). SBC is a digital audio encoder and decoder used to transfer data to Bluetooth audio output devices like headphones or loudspeakers. It can also be used on the Internet. It was designed with Bluetooth bandwidth limitations and processing power in mind to obtain a reasonably good audio quality at medium bit rates with low...\"],[2,\"https:\/\/majorhifi.com\/lossless-bluetooth-is-here-what-headphones-support-it-in-2025\/\",\"Lossless Bluetooth Is Here - What Headphones Support It In 2025?\",\"Lossless Bluetooth Is Here - What Headphones Support It In 2025?\"],[3,\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/what-are-bluetooth-codecs-a-guide-to-everything-from-aac-to-sbc\",\"What Are Bluetooth Codecs? 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M\u00e1te vybran\u00e9 filtry: m\u00e9n\u011b ne\u017e 700 K\u010d, Petex, 4 \u2013 10 t, n\u016f\u017ekov\u00fd, 28,91 \u2013 42,5 kg, 135 \u2013 148 mm, 365 \u2013 410 mm, Poj\u00edzdn\u00fd\"],[5,\"https:\/\/bgr.com\/tech\/this-revolutionary-bluetooth-feature-could-finally-become-mainstream-in-2025\/\",\"This revolutionary Bluetooth feature could finally become mainstream in 2025\",\"BGR spoke with Bluetooth SIG execs about the Auracast feature, in addition to better find-my capabilities coming soon to Bluetooth devices.\"],[6,\"https:\/\/www.bgr.com\/tech\/this-revolutionary-bluetooth-feature-could-finally-become-mainstream-in-2025\/\",\"This Revolutionary Bluetooth Feature Could Finally Become Mainstream In 2025 - BGR\",\"BGR spoke with Bluetooth SIG execs about the Auracast feature, in addition to better find-my capabilities coming soon to Bluetooth devices.\"],[7,\"https:\/\/www.soundguys.com\/understanding-bluetooth-codecs-15352\/\",\"Understanding Bluetooth codecs - SoundGuys\",\"Want to know more about wireless audio? Take our crash course in Bluetooth codecs, bitrate, standards, and uses from SBC to LDAC and more.\"],[8,\"https:\/\/www.qcy.com\/blogs\/tech\/what-is-ldac-aac-aptx-lhdc-sbc-dsee-extreme-and-whats-their-differences\",\"What is LDAC, AAC, aptx, LHDC, SBC, DSEE Extreme\uff1fAnd ... - QCY\",\"Here\u2019s an overview of LDAC, AAC, aptX, LHDC, SBC, and DSEE Extreme, which are key audio codecs and technologies used in wireless audio, especially in Bluetooth headphones and earbuds: Comparison Table of Bluetooth Audio Codecs Codec Max Bitrate Audio Quality Latency Best For SBC 328 kbps Basic, lossy High General Bluetooth audio AAC 320 kbps Good (best on Apple) Medium Streaming, Apple devices aptX 352 kbps Near-CD quality Low Gaming, Android devices aptX HD 576 kbps High-definition quality...\"],[9,\"https:\/\/www.bluetooth.com\/learn-about-bluetooth\/feature-enhancements\/le-audio\/\",\"LE Audio | Bluetooth\u00ae Technology Website\",\"learn about bluetooth Building on 20 years of innovation, LE Audio enhances the performance of Bluetooth\u00ae audio, adds support for hearing aids, and introduces Auracast\u2122 broadcast audio\u2026\"],[10,\"https:\/\/www.coconut.co\/articles\/sbc-vs-aac-best-bluetooth-audio-codec-unveiled\",\"Discover the Top Bluetooth Audio Codec: SBC vs. AAC - Coconut.co\",\"Find out what sets the AAC Bluetooth codec apart from the SBC codec and which one provides superior audio for your devices.\"],[11,\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=61-KVFwEkH0\",\"Bluetooth Audio Codec \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb3\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bae\u0bcd 2025 LDAC, LHDC, aptX, AAC, SBC Codecs\",\"\"],[12,\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ddviqRcJxM8\",\"LDAC, LHDC, APTX-HD, L2HC, AAC, SBC Bluetooth codecs and product support #besttws\",\"\"],[13,\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k07Wnh1Dri0\",\"What Is LDAC, AptX, AAC And SBC Bluetooth Audio Codecs : Hindi - YouTube\",\"\"],[14,\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xn6M8fVgOhw\",\"Will AptX Adaptive DESTROY SBC &amp; AAC in Latency Test?! - QCC3040 vs Apple H1 vs AirDots S - YouTube\",\"\"],[15,\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R8W045Ecyjg\",\"Enable Better Bluetooth Audio Codecs On Windows 11 #windows11 #audio #shorts #ytcreate #regedit - YouTube\",\"\"],[16,\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=afjhaG2l-gc\",\"What Is SBC Bluetooth Codec? - Be App Savvy - YouTube\",\"\"],[17,\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tqR3jZOOaLI\",\"Fix Bluetooth Codec Or Change Codec On Any Android Device - YouTube\",\"\"],[18,\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gEy0fOa1zWI\",\"High Definition Bluetooth. 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