#stereo Bluetooth

Microsoft has rolled out a major audio upgrade in Windows 11 that solves a long-standing problem for gamers and Bluetooth headset users. With the Windows 11 24H2 update, users can now enjoy full stereo Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio even when using the microphone. Previously, Bluetooth audio on Windows would drop to mono when the microphone was activated. The new update introduces what Microsoft calls "super wideband stereo." It delivers high-quality 32 kHz stereo audio alongside microphone input using the LC3 codec. This improvement is made possible through LE Audio, the next-generation Bluetooth standard that handles both mic and stereo audio in one efficient stream. Apps like Microsoft Teams now support stereo Bluetooth audio, allowing features like Spatial Audio to work. To take advantage of this update, you’ll need Windows 11 version 24H2, a Bluetooth LE Audio-compatible headset, and the latest audio drivers. Some existing PCs may require Bluetooth driver updates from the manufacturer. Read more in our articles including "Windows 11 24H2 finally delivers full stereo Bluetooth LE Audio with mic - No more mono audio degradation" and "Europe enters the MLBB esports scene with first PGL Mobile Legends Challengers tournament".