https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/30415/1mbps-ble-mode-vs-1mbps-nrf-modeI notice that the sensitivity for the nRF52832 is defined as being ~2dB better in BLE mode than in NRF mode. I have also tested this to be correct. However, I wonder - is there any drawbacks of running in BLE mode (power consumption, or anything elseen-USTelligent Community 13Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:32:13 GMThttps://devzone.nordicsemi.com/thread/120534?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:32:13 GMT137ad170-7792-4731-bb38-c0d22fbe4515:98ce68c8-c8da-42eb-8425-6494381e0c5cKenneth<p>Hi,</p> <p>There are two difference between NRF mode and BLE mode:</p> <p>- Difference in deviation, which impact SNR and cause the ~2dB difference in sensitivity:<br /><a href="http://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/topic/com.nordic.infocenter.nrf52832.ps.v1.1/radio.html?cp=2_1_0_22_14_0#unique_1056325669">http://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/topic/com.nordic.infocenter.nrf52832.ps.v1.1/radio.html?cp=2_1_0_22_14_0#unique_1056325669</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>- Difference in radio timing, in NRF mode it is 130us from TXEN task to first address bit on-air, while in BLE mode it is 150us.</p> <p>Best regards,<br />Kenneth</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>