With the new Sennheiser BTD 700, you can (potentially) upgrade your computer or smartphone’s Bluetooth capabilities.
Many smartphones, tablets, and computers don’t support all Bluetooth codecs. This may be due to the device’s age, but it’s often also related to the specific Bluetooth chip used or licensing fees. Whether it’s a budget device or a high-end one doesn’t always make a difference — just look at Apple’s ecosystem. iPhones, for example, still don’t support aptX or the more recent Auracast. They do support AAC, which once made sense since iTunes tracks were encoded that way. However, now that lossless streaming from services like Tidal and Qobuz has become the norm, there’s more sonic potential to unlock.
If you want to treat your headphones to modern codecs, the new Sennheiser BTD 700 Bluetooth dongle is a solid option. It gives you access to aptX, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless. As a fallback, the older SBC codec is also supported — but let’s be honest, that’s not why you’re buying this device.
Gaming Mode – Also Great for AV
Another noteworthy feature is the gaming mode, which reduces the latency between image and sound to just 30 milliseconds. That also makes it ideal for perfect audio-video sync when watching videos. The Sennheiser BTD 700 is a great companion for headphones like the Sennheiser Momentum or Accentum.
The Sennheiser BTD 700 is available now for €49.90. It comes with a USB-C connector by default, and a compact USB-A adapter is included in the box.