The Bluetooth association just announced the new Bluetooth version 5.0 which brings up to 4x range and 2x faster speed in data transmission over the version 4.0 up to 4.2. So what these do mean in numbers? Below is a short table comparison of the latest Bluetooth 5 versus the older versions.
Bluetooth 5 vs 4.0 speed and range
| Version | Speed | Range |
| 5 | 48Mbps (max data rate) / 2Mbps throughput | up to 300 meters or 985 feet |
| 4.2 | 24Mbps (maximum) | up to 100 meters or 300 feet |
| 4.1 | 24Mbps (maximum) | up to 100 meters or 300 feet |
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The main highlight of Bluetooth 5.0 is actually the continuation of the LE (Low Energy) support and improved broadcast messaging for devices such as you smartphone and the IoT (Internet of Things) from speaker to smart home AI.
The Bluetooth 5.0 will appear on new hardware starting this late 2016 making your phone with 4.2 or 4.1 version quite old already
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