Is there a method to determine (and set) Bluetooth codec?


Ultrarunner22

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Hello;
I am trying to figure out which codec (SBC or AAC) my Bluetooth IEM's connected to Windows 11 PC is running.
In Windows 10, it was always using SBC - based on what I read, not on observation, so I am not sure this is correct.
My Jabra Elite Active 75t IEM's can support either SBC or AAC.
I have read that Windows 11 now supports AAC, so in theory the connection should use AAC, since it is the highest quality the device supports.
That said, there does not appear to be a method for testing or setting the Bluetooth codec used to connect a device.
When I pair the Jabra with Windows 11, I get the same sound I have always heard from this device. It isn't any better than what my Android 10 phone is producing. I know that the Android is using SBC due to limitations with that OS.
So, in short; is there a utility - or anything built into Windows 11 that will allow me to test the BT connection, and to set it myself?

Thanks for your help
Ultrarunner
 

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Thanks for the link:
Interesting. The tool shows that Windows 10 is using the aptx codec with my HiFiMAN Deva Pro. I didn't think Win 10 supported aptx.
This did not appear to be the case the first time I connected these cans to my PC; the audio quality wasn't quite as good as it is now.
That said, there was another Windows 10 update between the two observations.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Dual-Boot Windows 11 / Ubuntu 20.04.3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Tuf Gaming X570 Plus WiFi
    Memory
    32GB DDR4 @ 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 Super Windforce OC 3X 8G
    Sound Card
    OBD: Realtek S 1200A, USB: Behringer UMC202HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Main: Asus Tuf Gaming VG27AQL1A, #2: NEC EA244WMi, #3: Samsung 2494HS
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X 1440 @ 144Hz
    Hard Drives
    2ea WD Blue SN550 NVMe M.2 1TB SSD
    PSU
    Seasonic Focus GM-750
    Case
    Fractal Designs Meshify C (no glass)
    Cooling
    CPU: AMD Ryzen stock cooler, Case: 2x 140mm front, 1x 120mm rear, 1x 120mm top
    Keyboard
    Glorious GMMK with Pudding Keycaps
    Mouse
    UtechSmart Venus MMO Gaming mouse
    Internet Speed
    100Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox ver 93.0 64-bit
    Antivirus
    ESET Internet Security Suite

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