Not every PC or laptop has inbuilt Bluetooth, and even if they do, they might stop working just when you need them. In such cases, Bluetooth adapters come in and save the day. Just plug in one of these tiny adapters into a USB port, and voila, instant Bluetooth! We’ve made life easier for you and compiled a list of good Bluetooth adapters available on Amazon, based on their specifications and features.
Sabrent has a decent record when it comes to manufacturing quality smartphone and PC accessories and you can say the same for this little gadget. The adapter has support for Bluetooth 4.0 and is backwards compatible all the way to Bluetooth version 1.1. It is pretty easy to setup and can be plugged into the USB port on any laptop or desktop running Windows or Linux. Sabrent has also equipped it with low energy technology (works on Windows 8 and above) to make sure the adapter uses as little energy as possible. The LED light indicator lights up when the adapter is in use so you know if a device is connected or not.
TP-Link is well-known for its networking products, so quality should not be a problem here at all. At a mere 10 grams and 0.68-cm thickness, the TP-Link UB400 is one of the lightest and slimmest USB Bluetooth adapters that you can find in the market. It has support for Bluetooth 4.0 which means faster data transfer and long-range connectivity, but is still backwards compatible to Bluetooth V1.1 and later. Setup cannot be easier on Windows 8 and above, as it’s merely a question of plug and play, and supports all Windows versions from XP onwards.
Often, on a PC or a laptop with a spoilt or very old adapter, you might find the need to add in Bluetooth and also an adapter capable of running the latest Wi-Fi standard. If this is your use case, then we have the perfect product for you. This Bluetooth adapter also brings Wi-Fi connectivity – IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b. It provides up to 150Mbps data transmission over Wi-Fi, which is more than enough for streaming even 4K videos. It is equipped with the RTL8723 BU chip which means installation is a breeze on all Windows systems (2000 and later) and Linux and Mac OS as well!
This portable dongle by Ugreen is equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and is backwards compatible with older Bluetooth versions. You can plug it into the USB port of systems with Windows 7 and above (8, 8.1 and 10), and you will be able to connect to several devices such as printers, phones, headsets and more. Ugreen claims lossless music via a Bluetooth headset with a transmission distance of up to 10 to 20 metres, which means you should be able to dance to tunes all around your house. Low energy consumption, and all the features we’ve mentioned before, make this compact, 80-g dongle a great addition to your work setup.