Bluetooth, just like any other technology, evolves, and newer versions are usually better. The only downside is that you can't upgrade it in a cell phone or any other standalone device, but you can do this on a PC.

lilbill wrote on Sat, 21 March 2020 12:46

Bluetooth, just like any other technology, evolves, and newer versions are usually better. The only downside is that you can't upgrade it in a cell phone or any other standalone device, but you can do this on a PC.

That's one point, though PC is getting too old for our needs these days (except for those who play lots of games at home, I guess). The issue is the audio files aren't exactly coded to be optimized according to the Bluetooth generation. If the data transfer is no different, then the sound quality we perceive also stays the same.

I agree with you that we may not need PCs in a few years, but I also think gamers will continue using them. We keep seeing PCs with better specs all the time, so I don't think they are becoming obsolete anytime soon. Is it probable that they will keep getting smaller in size but with more powerful processors?

Recently, my co-workers and I were discussing new wireless headphones and speakers. One argued about having Bluetooth 4.1 as the most important feature to invest in. I think the gadgets I own right now still operate with Bluetooth 4.0 without any issue, so I wonder it's just an advertisement trick.

sawyer25 wrote on Fri, 27 March 2020 17:53

I agree with you that we may not need PCs in a few years, but I also think gamers will continue using them. We keep seeing PCs with better specs all the time, so I don't think they are becoming obsolete anytime soon. Is it probable that they will keep getting smaller in size but with more powerful processors?

I feel like that's where the laptops are going. PCs have always been the ones to change in everything but size. In terms of Bluetooth compatibility, it seems like portable gadgets get an advanced system because of their nature. I'm happy either way since now I know I don't need to rush to get the latest Bluetooth version because it's not going to affect my experience that much.