Bluetooth was originally designed to exchange lots of data at close range in continuous streaming data applications!The devices can send and receive data at the same time. This is perfect for many common consumer products such as computer headsets where the two devices are close to each other whether running MS Windows, APPels MAC-OS, Linux, Android, ....! In normal use, 10 meters is a good indication of what can be achieved between two Bluetooth devices indoors. 1.) ... Bluetooth range in comparison!
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BLUETOOTH |
BLUETOOTH 4.0 |
BLUETOOTH 5 |
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offer |
Up to 100m |
Up to 100m |
Up to 400m |
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Maximum range |
About 100m |
About 100 m |
About 1,000 m |
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frequency |
2.402 - 2.481GHz |
2.402 - 2.481GHz |
2.402 - 2.481GHz |
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Maximum data rate |
1-3 Mbps |
1Mbps |
2Mbps |
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application |
0.7-2.1Mbps |
Up to 305kbps |
Up to 1,360kbps |
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topologies |
Point to Point, |
Point-to-point |
Point-to-point |
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network - |
IEEE 802.15.1 |
IEEE 802.15.1 |
IEEE 802.15.1 |
There are many factors that affect Bluetooth range, such as transmitter output power,
Receiver sensitivity, Physical obstacles, The antennas, .....!
While the radio performance and antennas are fairly static for a given Bluetooth device, the environment can vary greatly. Outdoors, in an open field, you can easily achieve a range of up to a hundred meters. But this is a rare situation. Indoors, obstacles such as concrete walls will dampen the radio signal and the effective range will be drastically reduced.
2.) Can I replace Wi-Fi with Bluetooth?
Theoretically it is possible to replace WiFi with Bluetooth. Both technologies enable wireless data transfer between two or more devices. However, there are some important differences between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth that must be considered when deciding whether a Wi-Fi connection can be replaced with Bluetooth.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are two different wireless communication technologies designed for different purposes. They cannot be directly exchanged for one another because they have different functions and areas of application.
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is a wireless networking technology designed for wireless Internet connection and networking of computers and other devices on a local area network (LAN). Wi-Fi enables wireless data exchange over longer distances and typically offers faster speeds than Bluetooth. Wi-Fi is widely used and used in home networks, businesses, public hotspots, and many other environments.
Bluetooth is another wireless technology primarily designed for wireless communication between peripheral devices such as smartphones, headsets, keyboards, mice, speakers, and other devices in close proximity. Bluetooth typically has a shorter range than Wi-Fi and offers lower data transfer rates.
Because Wi-Fi and Bluetooth were designed for different purposes, they generally cannot directly replace each other. If you wanted to replace Wi-Fi with Bluetooth, connectivity and speed would be severely limited and you wouldn't be able to achieve the same wireless networking functionality that Wi-Fi offers.
In most cases, it makes more sense to use Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet and Wi-Fi enabled devices, and Bluetooth to connect peripherals in close proximity.
Advantages of WLAN :
Higher transmission speeds : WLAN is significantly faster than Bluetooth. The maximum transmission speed of Bluetooth 5.0 is 50 Mbps, while the maximum transmission speed of Wi-Fi 6 can reach up to 10 Gbps.
Longer range : Wi-Fi has a longer range than Bluetooth. Bluetooth devices can typically connect within 10 meters. Wi-Fi devices can typically connect within a 100 meter radius.
Greater security : Wi-Fi is generally more secure than Bluetooth. WLAN uses WPA2 encryption, which is considered very secure. Bluetooth typically uses the simpler and less secure encryption of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Advantages of Bluetooth :
Easier to configure : Bluetooth connections are generally easier to configure than Wi-Fi connections. Bluetooth devices can automatically connect to each other without a user having to connect.
Lower power consumption : Bluetooth devices typically use less power than Wi-Fi devices.
Better Compatibility : Bluetooth is available in a wide range of devices including smartphones, tablets, computers, headphones and speakers.
Replacing Wi-Fi with Bluetooth :
In some cases, Wi-Fi can be replaced with Bluetooth. For example, music can be played from a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth speakers. A Bluetooth mouse and keyboard can be used to control a computer. Bluetooth headsets allow you to make calls or listen to music on a phone.
However, in other cases it is not possible to replace WiFi with Bluetooth. For example, Wi-Fi is required to access the Internet. WiFi is also required for transferring large amounts of data, such as videos or files.
In some cases, Wi-Fi can be replaced with Bluetooth. For example, music can be played from a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth speakers. A Bluetooth mouse and keyboard can be used to control a computer. Bluetooth headsets allow you to make calls or listen to music on a phone.
However, in other cases it is not possible to replace WiFi with Bluetooth. For example, Wi-Fi is required to access the Internet. WiFi is also required for transferring large amounts of data, such as videos or files.
FAQ 2: Updated on: 22 October 2023 04:49
