-pdf- Wireless Networking- Introduction To Bluetooth And Wifi Patched – Must Try

| Feature | Bluetooth Classic | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Streaming audio, file transfer | Sensors, beacons, IoT | | Power Use | High (1 W) | Very low (0.01–0.5 W) | | Data Rate | Up to 3 Mbps | Up to 2 Mbps | | Typical Device | Headphones, speakers | Fitness tracker, smart lock |

| Strengths | Limitations | | :--- | :--- | | Very low power consumption (BLE) | Low data rate (max ~2-3 Mbps for EDR) | | Simple pairing and automatic reconnection | Short range (typically 10-30 meters) | | Low cost and small form factor | Not designed for internet access | | Excellent for peripherals and sensor data | Interference with Wi-Fi on 2.4 GHz | | Feature | Bluetooth Classic | Bluetooth Low