Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 02, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 02, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Broadcom Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38449 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 35-2617337 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 3421 Hillview Avenue |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Palo Alto |
| Entity Address State Or Province | CA |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 94304 |
| City Area Code | 650 |
| Local Phone Number | 427-6000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | AVGO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001730168 |
| Amendment Flag | false |