No one can deny this technology Bluetooth has become practically indispensable in daily life, but not only in mobile phones, but also in desktop and laptop computers, since it allows multiple devices to be connected wirelessly, thus reducing the number of cables and providing greater versatility.
Most high-end motherboards include both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi natively as on high-end laptops. However, in the mid and low ranges, both for laptops and motherboards, the options for connectivity They are not the same, especially if we talk about Bluetooth connectivity.
Fortunately, that doesn't mean we can't expand the connectivity capabilities of any PC or laptop, regardless of its age, using peripherals or internal components via PCIe. If you want to know how you can add Bluetooth to a PC or a laptop in a simple and cheap way, below we present some of the best options currently available on the market.
TP-Link UB500
It is one of the simplest devices to use and install on any PC or laptop since it is a USB port that adds support for Bluetooth5.3. This device has an average rating of 4.6 stars out of a possible 5 after receiving over 40,000 reviews, so it's a safe bet.
This same model is also available in a Plus version, a version that incorporates a addressable antenna which we can direct to the device to which we want to send the signal. Like the UB500, it also adds support for Bluetooth 5.3.
UGREEN Bluetooth 5.4
Another interesting option if we want to add Bluetooth 5.4 to any PC or desktop computer, we find it in the UGREEN USB Bluetooth 5.4 device, a small USB compatible of Windows 8.1 now and with which we can connect keyboards, controls, speakers, printers, cell phones, headphones and, in general, any device using this type of connectivity.
As with the TP-Link model, UGREEN also offers a USB dongle supporting Bluetooth 5.4 which includes a antenna addressable. Models with an addressable antenna are the best option for desktop computers, especially if placed on the back, as they allow the signal to be directed beyond the back of the computer.
ASUS USB-BT500
If we want to add Bluetooth to a laptop that does not have it or the one that has it has stopped working, and we do not want the adapter to break at the first opportunity, the model we are looking for is the ASUS BT-500. It's a USB key ultra compact which barely protrudes from the USB port where it connects. Offers support for Bluetooth 5.0 and has an average rating of 4.5 stars out of a possible 5 after receiving over 15,000 reviews.
TP-Link Archer TX20E
To expand the connectivity options of any PC through the PCIe port so as not to occupy USB ports and have greater range, one of the best options is TP-Link with the Archer TX20E model. This model includes two addressable antennas and, in addition to support for Bluetooth 5.2also adds connectivity Wi-Fi 6so it’s a 2 in 1.
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