Both Bluetooth and Zigbee have different standards and versions, so their speeds will vary depending on the specific implementation. Typically, both are fast enough for the application needs of their respective designs, and choosing one over the other usually depends more on other factors such as power consumption, communication range, and number of device connections.
Here is some overview of Bluetooth and Zigbee speeds:
Bluetooth:
Bluetooth Classic:
Typically provides higher data rates, reaching levels of tens of Mbps.
Suitable for audio transmission, file transfer and other applications that require larger bandwidth.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE):
Provides lower data rates, typically between tens of kbps to hundreds of kbps.
Suitable for IoT devices, sensors, health tracking and other applications that require lower power consumption.
Zigbee:
Zigbee:
Provides lower data rates, typically between tens of kbps to hundreds of kbps, depending on the Zigbee implementation and the frequency band used.
Suitable for IoT devices, sensors, home automation and other scenarios that require low power consumption and large-scale connections.
Overall, if you have higher speed requirements, classic Bluetooth may be a better choice, especially for scenarios that need to support high-bandwidth applications. However, if power consumption, number of device connections, and cost are higher priorities, then Bluetooth Low Energy or Zigbee may be more appropriate. In the field of IoT, Zigbee's advantages in large-scale device connectivity and low power consumption make it a common choice.