[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Audio
Audio Codecs
Formats that compress audio for wireless headphones (AAC, aptX, LDAC); they set max quality.
Also known as:
aptX
LDAC
Bluetooth Codecs
Codecs
AAC
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Audio codecs define how sound is compressed over Bluetooth — e.g., Audio codecs: AAC, MP3, WAV... (SoC decode) and aptX/LDAC for wireless transmission.
Higher-bitrate codecs (aptX Adaptive, LDAC) preserve more quality with compatible headphones. See Audio codecs in specs.
Related Technical Terms
Bluetooth
Short-range wireless for earbuds, watches, and accessories; 5.3/6.0 improves power and range.
Connectivity
Headphone Jack
The 3.5mm analog audio output; increasingly omitted on flagship phones.
Ports
LE Audio
The new Bluetooth low-energy audio standard for better battery life, multi-stream, and broadcast.
Audio