I bought a cheapo TPLink dongle off of Amazon and it works great. Cost me $10. Answer from TankerD18 on reddit.com
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reddit.com › r/sonyheadphones › recommendations for a good bluetooth adapter for pc
r/SonyHeadphones on Reddit: Recommendations for a Good Bluetooth Adapter for PC
August 3, 2023 -

Hi I have the WF-1000xm5 headphones and a Windows 10 PC, I don't have BT built in so require a usb BT dongle is there a recommended one for use with the XM5s?

TLDR quicker fix 2025:

You can take a look at creative labs for their BT-W6 BT dongle see here, which covers majority of the aptx family of BT codecs including aptx adaptive (low latency and high) and aptx lossless, but it does not support LDAC. For LDAC you can see below how I fixed it with Maxuni BT + alternative A2DP driver.

Quicker fix in this post here but you can search for a basic BT dongle that works with BT keyboards/mice/headphones etc (not a pure USB sound card) like the Maxuni USB BT 5.3 dongle here

and then get a software called Alternative A2DP Driver, you can run the trial and test if it works with LDAC or whatever BT codec you want with your BT dongle and if it does purchase that A2DP app since you get a discount before the trial runs out.

Old post and info below:

I wish to try LDAC codec via Alternative A2DP Driver for the PC to play back my Flac music collection also so the BT dongle needs to be good and capable of high quality resolution sound playback, not sure if there are better brands or BT dongles though.

Appears no such Bluetooth Adapter with LDAC supports exist for the PC or Laptop or Windows at least in 2023, see here.

There is some discussion of work around's here while using the FiiO BTA30 with an optical input, so your PC/laptop needs a optical sound output either inbuilt or via a soundcard/dongle/dac I guess.

Upon further reading the FiiO BTA30PRO is better supported ie USB to PC and more.

Also mentioned here the Fiio M6 which I believe is a music player can act as a usb dac and transmit LDAC is another possible solution for some users.

Its a confusing situation.......I will read about the FiiO BTA30/Pro

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reddit.com › r/buildapc › best bluetooth adapter to connect a controller to pc?
r/buildapc on Reddit: Best bluetooth adapter to connect a controller to PC?
February 10, 2021 -

Hello guys

I bought a tuf gaming b550m plus motherboard that has not wifi, thing is I have a stadia controller that id like to use to play games like the witcher, but i don't know which one to get.

I found this one for 50$ but I don't know if it's overkill or not, since I just want it to connect a Bluetooth controller, but maybe there's some cool stuff I could do with it besides that.

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reddit.com › r/bluetooth › bluetooth adapter recommendations
r/bluetooth on Reddit: Bluetooth adapter recommendations
January 12, 2024 -

Looking for good bluetooth adapter, I'll mostly use two devices, a wireless headphone and a controller

I will quickly explain my situation: I have both PC and Notebook gamer.

Notebook gamer (Acer Nitro 5) have a great bluetooth signal which let me go to other rooms and do personal tasks while listening to music. The PC did not have a bluetooth in the motherboard, so I bought a bluetooth adapter, Baseus Ba04. This adapter was a big dissapointment for me, very inconsistent, frequently lags and has weak signal. If I walk around to another room in the house the signal quickly dies. Even if I'm right front of the PC it lags sometimes.

I heard good things of Asus USB-BT500 and TP-Link UB500, does anyone knows if they're better than the Ba04? Or, does anyone recommend any other Bluetooth model?
I really just wanted one that is at least good as the bluetooth from the Acer Nitro 5 I have

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reddit.com › r/ds4windows › bluetooth dongle recommendation (tp link users feedback welcome)
r/DS4Windows on Reddit: Bluetooth dongle recommendation (TP Link users feedback welcome)
May 4, 2023 -

Hello, currently using a TP Link BT dongle (suposed to be 4.0) and I'm not happy with reception, getting some input lag spikes if Im not super close the pc or even my foot is in the line of sight of the dongle...

Im using a mini HP pc as my HTPC: i5 6th gen, 16gb

I already tried: Multiple USB ports Changing power profile to max performance Increased poll rate to 1ms (this one helped a little)

Things to try: Use a USB extension to move the BT around Buy one of those BT adapters with an antenna attached.

Any one here using this BT adapter and having poor performance too?

https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-UB400-Bluetooth-Controller-Keyboard/dp/B07V1SZCY6/ref=asc_df_B07V1SZCY6/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341792844605&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16670945038298686631&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9047903&hvtargid=pla-812364944561&psc=1

Can you recommend a better one?

TIA

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reddit.com › r/buildapc › recommend me a good wifi/bluetooth adapter
r/buildapc on Reddit: Recommend me a good wifi/bluetooth adapter
November 12, 2024 -

hi everyone, I built my PC 4 years ago and installed a wireless card in it around 3 years ago but I think it's dying. I'm currently in an apartment where I can wire my computer to the network but I may have to move back in to my parents house which doesn't have any available ports. the reason why i think its dying is because back when I was on wifi I was getting very spotty internet but now my main concern is that when I try to connect my bluetooth speaker to my computer, it only works if I put the speaker right up against where I installed the wireless card. any farther and the sound becomes choppy and eventually disappears. i know the speaker works because it works just fine with my phone. i'm pretty sure a new wifi/bt adapter will fix this, but please correct me if I'm wrong!

so my main concern right now is to try to boost the bluetooth signal so I can put the speaker on my desk and not sitting on the ground behind my pc lol, i'll post some links of some that I was looking at and I'd really appreciate if someone could let me know which ones are good or recommend me ones that i haven't seen yet.

TP-Link WiFi 6 PCIe WiFi Card for Desktop PC AX1800 (Archer TX20E), Bluetooth 5.2 https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-TX20E-Bluetooth-Ultra-Low/dp/B0BZJQ3WNT/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=EGYW8&content-id=amzn1.sym.2ada0ca8-c08f-4dd3-bf6e-06e1e651bb29%3Aamzn1.symc.ebdd2303-2907-45b9-b343-3896226c508a&pf_rd_p=2ada0ca8-c08f-4dd3-bf6e-06e1e651bb29&pf_rd_r=JCXJZNHPCV3X5RGHCMRN&pd_rd_wg=0IaYt&pd_rd_r=9e88d5bc-b4c7-4495-b968-09f667afaffb&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d&th=1

WiFi 6E AX210 WiFi Card,PCIe WiFi Wireless Network Card with Bluetooth 5.3,AX5400 Tri-Band PC Wireless Card

https://www.amazon.com/OKN-5400Mbps-5-2%EF%BC%8C802-11AX-Tri-Band-Ultra-Low/dp/B07SHPKKBR?crid=C10OX5YKIEO6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NdB8yHC1NvlgjQ4Til0LTM0sYpdp3Kmj_eSI8rCKFJPGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.kBdFYynWSouXrAkvtnlQvM8GQJCRNWME7DH6iPpbqR4&dib_tag=se&keywords=wifi+bluetooth+adapter&qid=1731374613&sprefix=wifi+bluetoothadapter%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-51

I'm looking for at least wifi 6 and good bluetooth signal, I also heard AX210 chip is really good but I'm not sure what's the latest technology.

thanks!

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reddit.com › r/audio › what should i look for while buying a decent bluetooth audio receiver?
r/audio on Reddit: What should I look for while buying a decent Bluetooth audio receiver?
March 13, 2024 -

So I want to give the capability of Bluetooth connection to my old Creative Inspire T6300 speaker set and I thought that using one of those Bluetooth audio receivers could be a good way to do it. The problem is that there's too many models to choose. Some are ridiculously cheap and some are more expensive and each one has different characteristics, like the Bluetooth version that they're using or the type of connection that they use to connect to the speaker.

I Googled some models but I quickly realized that this is beyond my learning curve, so that's why I decided to ask the experts again.

Thanks a lot in advance, and sorry if it's not well redacted. English is not my first language :(.

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For music and films, a cheap Bluetooth receiver would work well, just make sure to get one with the newer Bluetooth protocol (5.0 upwards) and the USB ones are better than the one with battery IMO, one less part to go bad. As for the projector, you would connect the source instead of the projector to the receiver, so assuming it is a laptop, you wouldn't need any transmitter. If it is a PC, you can get a PCIE network card supporting Wifi+Bluetooth (can be had for like 20-30€).
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You want to check that it supports a recent version of Bluetooth (5.4 is current, but still very rare). Typically, anything 5.0 or newer is fine. You'll also want to check that it supports high quality codecs like aptX, LDAC, etc. I haven't tested transmitters in a while. Bluetooth is a last-resort audio connection for me when there are no better options available due to its quality and especially latency performance compared to dedicated wireless or even better, wired connections. FiiO has a pretty decent looking one, and they're generally a good brand: https://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Transmitter-Bluetooth-Amplifier-Resolution/dp/B09J48ZPD4/ . Also, I think the 1Mii stuff is usually pretty decent (though it seems their quality control isn't always the best judging from reviews). Something like this or this would likely work well also. For connecting your projector, I would avoid Bluetooth if possible. The best option is to use a wired connection. It's typically not difficult to use items like cable covers to make a wired connection look good, and the sound quality will definitely benefit. Also, the audio circuitry in projectors often isn't great, so it's often best to avoid using it and connect directly to your source devices, outside of using ARC for projectors that support it. That said, if you insist on wireless, you could use Bluetooth, or better yet, get a dedicated 2.4Ghz transmitter/receiver combo, such as this: https://www.amazon.com/1Mii-Wireless-Transmitter-Receiver-Subwoofer/dp/B0CDPRYCWB/ .
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reddit.com › r/budgetaudiophile › are bluetooth receiver adapters any good? making a wired input system wireless...
r/BudgetAudiophile on Reddit: Are Bluetooth receiver adapters any good? Making a wired input system wireless...
January 21, 2024 -

Is this a feasible way to add Bluetooth capability to non-bluetooth speakers? I'm looking to buy a pair of basic computer speakers (or possibly powered monitor/bookshelf types), many of which have only wired inputs, but I'd like to be able to use them over BT from devices other than my desktop that they will stay connected to.

I am thinking I could connect a Bluetooth receiver dongle (like the ones pictures) to the speakers' input jack, but would it sound terrible? I'm sure it depends on a lot factors and there's a good reason that some BT adapters are $10 and others are $200.

Anyway, let's say I want to add BT to my Bose Companion 2 Series iii, which have only a standard 3.5mm input jack, how much sound quality will be lost if I use a cheap vs. expensive BT adapter? What about adding BT to a higher end speaker via optical input?

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reddit.com › r/headphoneadvice › best bluetooth adapter?
r/HeadphoneAdvice on Reddit: Best Bluetooth Adapter?
November 4, 2023 -

I’m looking for the best convenient Bluetooth DAC/AMP adapters. I’d like either an earhook design or one that can be hooked onto my body/clothing in someway. (I often wear clothing that has no pockets.) I’ve done some research, am I missing any?

Frontrunners:

• Qudelix 5K. Great reviews, I just have some more budget if there’s something better.

• ifi Audio GO pod. Has some connectivity issues, appears there’s hints at a version 2.

• Moondrop EVO. The battery life is a bit concerning.

Knocked out:

• FiiO UTWS5. Bad reviews.

• FiiO BTR5. No clip.

• Astell Kern AK-HB1. No clip.

• KZ. Might have connectivity issues? Is cheap though.

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reddit.com › r/headphoneadvice › [accessories] what's the best bluetooth adapter or antenna for pc?
r/HeadphoneAdvice on Reddit: [Accessories] What's the best Bluetooth adapter or antenna for PC?
April 27, 2022 -

I've already got wireless earbuds, a set of Galaxy Buds Pro that I quite like, what I need is a better Bluetooth transmitter for my PC.
The problem I'm looking to solve is lag, or latency I guess, the audio isn't synchronizing with the action on my monitor. I also use my computer for gaming, which means bluetooth connected controllers and such, so a Jack of all trades solution would be preferable.

My motherboard has built in Wifi and Bluetooth 5, so my first thought was just upgrading the antennas that screw into the motherboard.

That said, I don't actually use the Wifi component, so maybe a dedicated Bluetooth adapter would be a better solution.

If there's a better place to ask this question feel free to let me know, maybe this would be more in r/buildapc's wheelhouse.

Anyway, thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

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I also use my computer for gaming Then you'll have to avoid bluetooth. Bluetooth audio = lag. (Bluetooth keyboards and mice don't lag nearly as much as bluetooth audio, but they still lag a lot more than wired, or proprietary 2.4GHz). Some bluetooth audio devices support a "low latency" mode or standards like AptX Adaptive, but even these, under ideal conditions, have 80ms latency due to the inherent latency of Bluetooth audio. If any other of your gaming peripherals had this much latency you would say they're unplayable, and Bluetooth audio shouldn't be given a free pass here.
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The best Bluetooth adapter for PC is the $130 FiiO BTA30 Pro. It has LDAC through USB and basically all version of AptX except for AptX Adaptive. Keep in mind that AAC transmitters don't exist outside of basically Apple devices, so it also doesn't have that. Your motherboard is probably using Intel AX200/210 Bluetooth/WiFi (PCIe/integrated) cards. Those are pretty much the best we can get (they pretty much only have regular AptX though) at the moment too. Especially since they let you see the names of the devices connected and the initial battery life. Most other Bluetooth transmitters don't have those extra features. You can upgrade the antenna but it will probably mainly affect the range, not the latency. I basically get the fully advertised Bluetooth 5.0/5.2 range after accounting for the walls and other obstructions. There are AptX Adaptive transmitters now though and they're only $15-20 from AliExpress/Taobao. These are more like hacks or quickly put together, but they're basically the only option for AptX Adaptive transmitters. I use those with my FiiO UTWS5 TWS adapter and they work good enough. Just keep in mind that the lag is still noticeable if you look for it. Here's more info on TWS adapters (has AliExpress links to adapters/converters for headphone/IEM jacks/ports): https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice/comments/t3v7wp/looking_to_make_my_arias_wireless/hyv14dn/ Here's more info on the AptX Adaptive dongle (only $15-20): https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/sy33ee/i_ordered_one_of_those_generic_usb_aptx_adaptive/hxvvpyx/ . Do note that some people have reported cutting out issues, see here for more info: https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice/comments/sorlh2/wireless_earbuds_or_iem_for_pc_gaming/hz9in8o/ Here's more info on links for the AptX Adaptive transmitters (USB dongles) on Taobao/Tmall/et cetera: https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice/comments/sorlh2/wireless_earbuds_or_iem_for_pc_gaming/i36cs6p/ . You can buy all of those AptX Adaptive transmitters now from Wolfgo Store on AliExpress. KB8P/KylinWing or 24-bit AptX Adaptive transmitter dongle: https://ALIEXPRESS/item/1005004040010324.html KB9, has 3.5mm jack, supposedly better connection strength (less random cutting out), allows you to configure which AptX version you want to prioritize, just released this March on Taobao, AptX Adaptive transmitter dongle: https://ALIEXPRESS/item/1005004154175611.html The KB8P (from Wolfgo Store) should arrive with the 24-bit option ready to use on Windows. If it doesn't check out the Head-Fi and Qudelix 5K threads about it for the links to the Baidu website/file. Go for the KB9 since it's newer and supposed to have better connection and more features, just be aware that it's only been released for like a month (became available on Taobao just this March) and nobody really has reviews of it. Since AptX Low Latency was never really used in TWS earbuds outside of the first gen Sennheiser Momentum, you have to use AptX Adaptive for low latency. So those AptX Adaptive USB dongle transmitters are for sure necessary. Just make sure your future TWS earbuds or Bluetooth receivers/devices support AptX Adaptive. But in reality, for low latency you need a TWS earbud that has a dedicated gaming/low latency mode. Even TWS earbuds that have no AptX (Adaptive) will have lower latency than AptX-enabled TWS earbuds. Say for example the FIIL T1/T2 Pro series. Those only have AAC and SBC. But they have a dedicated gaming/low latency mode and it's actually customizable in the FIIL app (there's an English translation on XDA Developers Forums) too. See here for more (repeated/same) info on low latency TWS earbuds and AptX Adaptive transmitters: https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice/comments/uafr3s/low_latency_wireless_iems/i5xiz8j/
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reddit.com › r/budgetaudiophile › bluetooth adapter for hifi?
r/BudgetAudiophile on Reddit: Bluetooth adapter for hifi?
October 26, 2024 -

What low cost Bluetooth adapter would you recommend for connecting to my amplifier so that I can stream from my phone?

  1. Are there any issues with the very lowest cost ones?

  2. If spending more, is it really worth it?

  3. Are there practical differences and options around whether inputting into say output jack, optical, etc?

  4. I'll need to be able to connect an external CD player or turntable somehow to the amp or ultimately to the speakers.

  5. Any other key considerations?

I live in a small house. The amp is 25 years old, lower-middle price, and has the typical outputs but not loads.

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reddit.com › r/budgetaudiophile › my desktop pc doesn't natively support bluetooth. is a generic usb bluetooth adapter like this one good enough to get the best sound from wireless headphones, or do i need something more geared towards audiophiles?
r/BudgetAudiophile on Reddit: My desktop PC doesn't natively support Bluetooth. Is a generic USB Bluetooth adapter like this one good enough to get the best sound from wireless headphones, or do I need something more geared towards audiophiles?
February 9, 2025 - If you wanted an alternative I'd check if you have a PCI-e slot free on your motherboard and use a PCI-e network card with Bluetooth. It's one of the simplest upgrades you can do for a PC so don't be nervous about opening your PC up, a YouTube guide will walk you through it now problem. ... New ones aswell. I've gone through 3 adapters with driver updates and everything..
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reddit.com › r/psvr › what’s a good bluetooth adapter to get for playing games on pc ?
r/PSVR on Reddit: What’s a good Bluetooth adapter to get for playing games on pc ?
November 27, 2024 - If you're buying a USB Bluetooth adapter, you should get the ASUS BT500 adapter which is tested as working for most people with a short USB 2.0 extension cable (ideally 1 metre or 3 feet) connected to a USB 2.0 port at the back of the machine ...
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reddit.com › r/audio › seeking recommendations for a bluetooth audio adapter so i can play music from my smartphone to my speakers
r/audio on Reddit: Seeking recommendations for a Bluetooth audio adapter so I can play music from my smartphone to my speakers
April 10, 2025 -

Hi. I have Kali Audio IN-UNF Ultra-Nearfield studio monitor system, and I'd like to play music via Bluetooth from my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone SE, using services like Spotify, YouTube, and downloaded mp3s.

I'm considering the following:

  • US$39.00 Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter for Bluetooth Streaming

  • US$9.99 UGREEN Aux to Bluetooth 5.3 Adapter

  • US$23.99 esinkin Wireless Audio Receiver

  • US$79.99 Emotiva BTR-1 Virtual Copper Bluetooth System

  • US$119.00 Kali Audio MV-BT Professional Bluetooth Input Module

I am not an audiophile and will primarily be playing compressed mp3 files, so I care more about stability and reliability than the highest-quality sound. Thank you!

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reddit.com › r/pcmasterrace › any recommendations for a cheap bluetooth adapter?
r/pcmasterrace on Reddit: Any recommendations for a cheap Bluetooth adapter?
July 22, 2024 -

I bought a cheap prebuilt desktop and it didn't have Bluetooth. I just need a cheap adapter so I can use my Xbox controller without having to be tethered to a USB cord