Bluetooth 5.0 is faster, better for connectivity and you'll need a new dongle for it if you want to take advantage of these new specs!
Joel Loynds
Last Updated on February 1, 2022
The ever-present Bluetooth has been updated to the 5.0 version, meaning there’s a new slew of dongles out on the market for you to purchase. But which one should you buy? Well, don’t think about it too hard and follow our handy guide for the Best Bluetooth 5.0 Dongles in 2021.
But before you go and buy a new dongle, how about you make sure you’ve not got one that’s accidentally turned itself off in one of the many mysteries that our computers do themselves. If you’re convinced and now want a new keyboard or speaker, we’ve got you covered as well!
Products at a Glance
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ASUS USB-BT500 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter
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ZEXMTE Long Range USB Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter
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EDUP LOVE PCIE WiFi 6 Bluetooth Adapter
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Techkey USB Mini Bluetooth 5.0
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Best Bluetooth 5.0 Dongles and Adapters in 2022
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ASUS USB-BT500 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter
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PROS
- Reliable
- Small and portable
- Backwards Compatible
- Four times the range over 4.0
CONS
- Costly compared to no-name brands
- Small, could get lost
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ZEXMTE Long Range USB Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter
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PROS
- Super long range for a portable Bluetooth device
- Works with Windows 10, 8 and 7
- Up to 100m range
CONS
- Large antannae makes it unsuitable for laptops
- Fairly long
- No macOS and Linux support
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EDUP LOVE PCIE WiFi 6 Bluetooth Adapter
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PROS
- WiFi 6 and Bluetooth in one device
- PCIe ensures fastest speeds
- Won't take up too much room in the case
- Heatsink to prevent overheating
CONS
- Having to fumble inside the case for Bluetooth
- Chance of antannae breaking
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Techkey USB Mini Bluetooth 5.0
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PROS
- Small and portable
- Sits flush on laptop or PC
- Up to seven devices at once
- Windows 7, 8 and 10 support
CONS
- No Linux or macOS support
- Possible short range
Our Verdict
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ASUS USB-BT500 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter
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For us, the ASUS is the best bet here for a general audience. The thing about Bluetooth is that dedicating a whole PCIe slot to it without considering the potential for upgrades down the line is going to be a huge issue if you ever decide to add more devices.
The reliability of the brand is what drives this, we just know that if there are any issues, ASUS’ customer support will have your back.
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Prop #Circulating TitleTop Aggregated
Contributions1Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. Support - $14,764,06326Allows In-Person Roulette, Dice Games, Sports Wagering on Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute
Support - $128,853,797*
Oppose - $44,439,801
27Allows Online and Mobile Sports Wagering Outside Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.Support - $169,111,799
Oppose: $245,811,236*
28Provides Additional Funding for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools. Initiative Statute.Support - $10,714,83029Requires On-Site Licensed Medical Professional at Kidney Dialysis Clinics and Establishes Other State Requirements. Initiative Statute.Oppose - $86,357,62930Provides Funding for Programs to Reduce Air Pollution and Prevent Wildfires by Increasing Tax on Personal Income Over $2 Million. Initiative Statute.Support - $50,262,671
Oppose - $16,421,416
31Referendum On 2020 Law That Would Prohibit the Retail Sale of Certain Flavored Tobacco Products.Support - $47,529,179Oppose - $23,255,396
Total from top contributors: $708,668,020
OfficeCandidate Aggregated
ContributionsControllerMalia CohenSupport - $1,486,202*ControllerLanhee ChenOppose - $1,486,202*Superintendent of Public InstructionTony ThurmondSupport - $2,775,000Senate District 10Aisha WahabSupport - $1,034,084Assembly District 35Jasmeet BainsSupport - $1,482,301*Assembly District 35Leticia PerezOppose - $1,482,301*
Total from top contributors: $6,777,587