What's aptX Lossless?

One of the first things to know is that to take advantage of the aptX Lossless codec , you'll need a compatible device, and they’re still quite rare. You'll need a phone equipped with a Qualcomm chip that supports "Snapdragon Sound with aptX Lossless", or an aptX Lossless adapter.

Another important point: if your audio source doesn't provide a high bit rate,aptX Lossless won’t offer any benefits. You’ll need to listen to music from uncompressed files like FLAC or ALAC, or use a streaming service like TIDAL or Apple Music Lossless. A HiFi version of Spotify is also planned, but its release date hasn’t been officially announced yet.

For more details,aptX Lossless is an audio codec developed by Qualcomm that allows lossless audio transmission over a Bluetooth connection. It is part of the Snapdragon Sound codec suite and aims to deliver CD-quality audio (16-bit/44.1 kHz). Here’s what sets aptX Lossless apart:

1. Lossless audio quality:

• Unlike compressed codecs like SBC, AAC, or even standard aptX, aptX Lossless transmits audio without any loss in quality, meaning the audio signal remains identical to the original.
• The goal is to deliver high-fidelity, CD-quality sound for a more immersive and detailed listening experience.

2. Adaptive Bitrate:

• aptX Lossless uses an adaptive bitrate that ranges from 1 Mbit/s (lossless quality) down to 140 kbit/s depending on the Bluetooth connection environment and available bandwidth.
• This flexibility helps maintain audio quality while ensuring a stable connection, even in less-than-ideal conditions.

In short, aptX Lossless allows wireless device users to enjoy high-fidelity audio quality, without the losses associated with traditional compression codecs. This is especially valued by audiophiles and those seeking the best possible audio experience over Bluetooth./span>

Keep in mind that the Ultimate V7 are also compatible with aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive. Many Android phones , including Google Pixel devices, support aptX HD.