Bluetooth technology has existed long enough that gamers expect seamless support for their computers and peripherals. However, it has struggled with delivering multiple audio channels simultaneously, critically affecting communication during gaming sessions. Fortunately, Microsoft has introduced a significant upgrade with Windows 11, enabling support for super wideband audio in stereo, even when using a microphone.

Microsoft elaborated on this update in a blog post. Imagine playing a game like Battlefield 6 with a wireless gaming headset linked to your laptop via Bluetooth. You enjoy spatial audio effects until you try to communicate with teammates, causing the audio to shift to a muddy mono, degrading the experience.

This update means no more compromises for gamers who rely on Bluetooth. Microsoft is excited to bring this feature to Windows, although some may wonder why it took so long when stereo audio has been around for decades. Nonetheless, Bluetooth LE Audio has only been available for five years, so it’s understandable that Microsoft was somewhat late to adopt it.

Despite the advancements, users must ensure their devices are up to date. To benefit from this super wideband stereo audio, you need to be on Windows 11 24H2, and both your headset and PC must support the latest Bluetooth LE Audio standard. This feature is likely to continue evolving, promising better sound quality in future Windows updates.