In an era dominated by Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for wireless audio, Chinese native Nearlink technology is redefining a “Chinese standard” for audio transmission. Leveraging core technologies derived from 5G and scenario-specific innovations, it has emerged as a pivotal engine, propelling Chinese audio industry from merely following global trends to setting the pace. As the global first unified short-range communication protocol encompassing “data, audio, video, control, positioning, and sensing,” it not only shatters the bottlenecks of conventional technologies but also marks a strategic leap for Chinese technological sovereignty.

Chinese Audio Game-Changer

Nearlink was born from Chinese drive for technological self-sufficiency. In 2019, Huawei partnered with over 300 companies to form the Nearlink Alliance. After three years of intensive R&D, the Nearlink 1.0 standard was launched in 2022, pioneering the introduction of 5G Polar code technology into short-range communication. This breakthrough enhanced anti-interference capability by 7dB and reduced packet loss in complex environments to a mere 0.01%. With the upgrade to Nearlink 2.0 in 2024, new features like high-precision positioning and lossless audio transmission were added, achieving a transmission rate of 12Mbps. Low latency down to 20ms, and support for over 100 concurrent devices, comprehensively outperforming Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Comparison of Nearlink, Bluetooth 5.3, and Wi-Fi 7

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Core Advantages

• The Lossless Audio Revolution: Nearlink supports 24-bit/48kHz lossless audio transmission, doubling the sample rate of standard Bluetooth and enhancing audio detail reproduction by 30%. Already implemented in products like the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3, it enables 1.5Mbps super CD-quality sound.
• The “Invisible Shield” Against Interference: Combining dynamic frequency hopping and Polar code protection, Nearlink boosts connection stability by 50% in interference-heavy environments like schools and airports, effectively eliminating common issues like dropouts and static noise in traditional microphones.

A Fully Independent Supply Chain

The rise of Nearlink signifies Chinese achievement of a fully self-reliant ecosystem in audio, “from chips to protocols”:

1. Domestic Ecosystem: From HiSilicon chips to a 100% proprietary protocol, Nearlink has established a complete domestic industrial chain. By 2024, the Alliance surpassed 1,000 members, spanning consumer electronics, education, and professional audio, with over 154 certified products and annual shipments reaching 70 million units.
2. Global Standardization: The Nearlink Alliance has gained recognition as an international industrial and standards organization. Collaborations with global brands like Sony and Panasonic are paving the way for its adoption worldwide. By 2025, Nearlink solutions for digital car keys and industrial wireless control are set for deployment in Europe and Southeast Asia.

Transitioning from “domestic alternative” to “global standard,” Nearlink is not just a symbol of Chinese tech independence but a “Chinese engine” for the global audio revolution. It is redefining the boundaries of wireless connectivity, infusing the audio industry with “Chinese power,” and allowing the world to hear Chinese vision of a lossless future.

The S-Track LARK 100 is the market’s first wireless audio product based on the Nearlink (NearLink SLE 1.0) protocol, representing the perfect application of Nearlink technology in wireless microphone devices.

Designed for voice amplification in scenarios like education and training, the LARK 100 integrates ultra-low latency, intelligent sound field calibration, anti-interference transmission, and multi-functional audio processing. Users can enjoy a high-clarity, low-latency, stable, and reliable sound amplification experience with simple, lightweight wearability. In the future, its application will expand to more scenarios, further driving the popularization and development of Nearlink technology.