Our mobile phones have become true pocket computers. And, the arrival of Android has allowed us to enjoy a series of tools that make it very clear why our devices are considered intelligent. We have already told you how enter Safe ModeOr, now it's time to improve the sound quality.
In this case, we must say that we are not referring to the sound quality when playing content via Bluetooth. Yes, you can make your wireless headphones, or your home soundbar, now sound better than ever. How? Well, thanks to the audio codecs that Android integrates.
These are the main codecs that you will find in Android
And it is that, as reported by our colleagues at Xataka Android, the operating system created by Google is compatible with the main Bluetooth playback codecs on the market: SBC, Qualcomm aptX, LDAC, AAC and Scalable Codec. Let's see its main characteristics:
SBCs: We start with the most widely used codec today. It is a standard that offers support for sample rates up to 48 kHz, in addition to being the most common codec on Android devices. The problem is that, being the oldest, it does not have the best properties to hear a clear and clear sound.
Qualcomm aptX: This codec is very likely that you have heard it, more than anything because it is standardizing with Bluetooth 5.0. Their weapons? It has a better sound transmission speed, moving more data in less time to achieve a higher quality acoustic landscape.
LDACs: This codec developed by Sony is a marvel when compared to SBC. More, if one takes into account that the Sony LCDAC is capable of transmitting at 990 kbps, while SBC stays at 328 kbps.
AAC: Another great protagonist, and essential guest if you listen to music via bluetooth on an Apple device. Yes, it is also available on Android, but it consumes a lot of power and the transfer rate is not the best, so better not to use it.
Scalable Codec: This codec announced with the Samsung Galaxy Buds has been developed by the Korean manufacturer together with AKG. In this case, it boasts great signal stability, making it the best option if we have a Samsung device and use the brand's headphones.
Now that we understand the options that exist, it is clear that if you have a Samsung and use Samsung headphones, bet on Scalable Codec. Otherwise, the ideal is AAC or LDAC. But how to activate each codec? Well, through the developer options. Not sure how to access? We explain how activate developer options on Android.
Finally, when accessing this functionality, you will see that there is an option called Bluetooth Audio Codecs. All you have to do is access and change the codec that you want. We recommend that you do different tests until you find the one that best suits your musical tastes. What are you waiting for improve the sound of your Android!
