Codec support

Codec support is broad for a mainstream flagship: SBC/AAC plus aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless are repeatedly highlighted, with LC3/LE Audio and Auracast discussed as present or rolling out via firmware updates. This positions the product as relatively future-proof, especially on newer Android hardware.

Codec support is strong for premium buds—SBC and AAC plus the aptX Adaptive family are commonly cited, with some sources noting aptX Lossless via Snapdragon Sound; this makes them especially attractive for Android users who care about Bluetooth audio quality.

Broad codec and platform support via Bluetooth 5.3: SBC/AAC plus LDAC and LC3 (LE Audio) are repeatedly cited; overall a strong spec sheet for both hi-res listening and low-latency use, with aptX notably absent.

The XM5 supports SBC and AAC on all major platforms and adds LDAC on compatible devices, providing broadly compatible wireless codec options even without aptX.

AAC codec support is included for broad Bluetooth compatibility, providing a solid baseline option alongside the higher-end aptX formats.

Codec support is a major selling point, including AAC/SBC plus aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless on compatible sources. Real-world benefit depends on your phone or computer support, with some devices falling back to AAC.

AAC plus aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless provide higher-quality Bluetooth audio on iOS and many Android devices, including lossless-capable playback from compatible sources, though LDAC is not offered for Android users who prefer that ecosystem.

Codec support is a strength, commonly including SBC/AAC plus LDAC and additional LE Audio or LC3-type modes in some usage scenarios. One recurring caveat is that enabling certain codecs or modes may disable some processing features.

AAC support is widely reported alongside SBC, helping ensure good compatibility and solid audio quality on iOS and many Android devices. Reviewers generally frame codec support as a strength rather than a limitation for everyday streaming.

Codec support is strong and broadly compatible, covering SBC and AAC plus Qualcomm options including aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive. The most commonly noted omission is LDAC, which some Android-focused listeners see as the main codec gap versus certain competitors.

Codec set covers SBC and AAC with Sony extras like LDAC and newer call or LE-audio features noted in reviews; strong overall but missing aptX family support.

Codec support includes SBC/AAC plus LDAC for higher-quality Bluetooth streaming. aptX is not included.

Wireless codec support covers SBC/AAC and LDAC for higher bitrate audio, making the headphones flexible for both iOS and Android users.

Beyond aptX codecs, reviews and comparisons note standard SBC and AAC support for broad compatibility, especially with iOS devices. This makes the P100 SE easy to use across common phones, tablets, and laptops even without aptX.

Bluetooth codec support is basic but practical, with reviewers noting SBC plus AAC for Apple-friendly playback on phones and tablets. No advanced codecs like aptX or LDAC are emphasized, so the focus is on stability and convenience rather than high-res Bluetooth audio.

AAC support ensures solid wireless audio quality on iOS and broad compatibility across devices, alongside SBC and newer LE/voice-oriented options like LC3 on supported sources.

AAC support is consistently noted as present and important for Apple device compatibility, since iOS users do not get access to aptX-family codecs on these headphones. Reviews imply AAC works reliably for iPhone/iPad listening, but it also means Apple users miss the headline hi-res Bluetooth features available to compatible Android devices. Overall, AAC coverage is solid, but it highlights a platform split in codec benefits.

Supports SBC and AAC widely, plus LHDC 5.0 hi-res on compatible devices; advertised very high LHDC bitrates are not consistently usable in real-world conditions.

Reviews describe Bluetooth 5.3 with standard SBC and AAC plus Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound support that can enable aptX Adaptive or aptX Lossless on compatible Android hardware; LDAC is not positioned as a core feature here, analog wired listening is available via the included cable, and next-gen features like LE Audio are described as ready or promised depending on firmware and source.

Supports SBC and AAC plus LDAC for compatible devices, and also offers wired analog listening via a headphone-side 2.5mm jack using the included 2.5mm-to-3.5mm cable.

Bluetooth supports SBC and AAC, and LE Audio is available on compatible devices (using LC3), prioritizing low latency and efficiency over high-bitrate hi-res codecs.

Wireless codec support centers on mainstream SBC and AAC, with Bluetooth LE Audio features such as LC3 and Auracast readiness mentioned in some coverage; there is no hi-res or lossless Bluetooth codec support, which limits maximum wireless fidelity for compatible Android devices; overall, codec support prioritizes compatibility and future LE features over audiophile codecs.

Bluetooth codec support includes AAC (and SBC), delivering solid quality and latency on iOS, but there is no path to higher-resolution Bluetooth codecs.

Codec support includes SBC/AAC plus Samsung’s proprietary Seamless/SSC options, with high-res (24‑bit/96kHz) limited to certain newer Galaxy devices. Multiple reviews criticized the lack of broader hi‑res codecs like LDAC or aptX.

Supports SBC and AAC over Bluetooth, but not higher-bitrate codecs, meaning Android users do not get LDAC or aptX options; Apple devices generally perform well with AAC and Apple DSP, but hi-res Bluetooth streaming is limited.

Codec support centers on AAC for music (and basic SBC for broad compatibility), with no mainstream hi-res Bluetooth codec options for phones. Apple’s notable exception is a dedicated 20-bit/48 kHz lossless, low-latency mode intended for Apple Vision Pro.

Codec support is basic over Bluetooth (AAC and SBC), with no higher-quality Bluetooth codecs for Android; for the best fidelity, reviewers point to wired USB-C lossless playback instead.

Bluetooth codec support is limited to SBC and AAC, with no premium options; reviewers note Bluetooth can sound more compressed and less responsive than the 2.4GHz dongle.

Codec support focuses on common AAC and SBC formats that work well for most phones and laptops, but this review underlines that the absence of higher-resolution options such as LDAC or Snapdragon Sound feels limiting at this price, especially for Android enthusiasts.