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Tiny black USB Bluetooth 5.0 nano dongle

EDIMAX

EDIMAX BT-8500 Bluetooth 5.0 Nano USB Adapter

SKU CH-TJ41-3C17D

Tiny USB 2.0 dongle adds Bluetooth 5.0 with EDR, reaching 40 m indoors and 3 Mbps transfer speed for headphones, keyboards and mice on Windows 8.1/10 or Linux kernel 2.6.32–5.3

  • Bluetooth 5.0 transfers data up to four times faster than Bluetooth 4.2
  • Nano-sized USB 2.0 adapter adds Bluetooth without blocking adjacent ports
  • Bluetooth SIG certified for maximum compatibility with headphones, keyboards, mice and more
  • Works with Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Linux kernels 2.6.32 to 5.3
  • Dual-mode controller supports classic Bluetooth and Low Energy for extended battery life

Tiny Bluetooth 5.0 adapter for desktop PCs

The EDIMAX BT-8500 adds Bluetooth 5.0 to any computer with a free USB 2.0 port. Its nano form factor stays almost flush with the chassis, making it suitable for compact desktops or laptops where space is tight. Windows 8.1 and 10 are supported along with Linux kernels 2.6.32 through 5.3 on Fedora and Ubuntu.

USB 2.0 bandwidth and OS limits

The adapter connects through a USB 2.0 interface, so throughput cannot exceed that bus. Bluetooth 5.0 data rates of up to 3 Mbps with Enhanced Data Rate are achievable only when the host controller and driver stack fully implement the specification. Linux support is limited to kernel 2.6.32 – 5.3 and only on Fedora and Ubuntu distributions.

Bluetooth 5.0 with EDR and BLE

The single-chip controller delivers Bluetooth 5.0 plus Enhanced Data Rate and Bluetooth Low Energy in dual-mode operation. This specification decides whether the adapter can pair with modern headphones, keyboards, mice and other peripherals that require the 5.0 feature set.

Highlights

  • Bluetooth 5.0 transfers data up to four times faster than Bluetooth 4.2
  • Nano-sized USB 2.0 adapter adds Bluetooth without blocking adjacent ports
  • Bluetooth SIG certified for maximum compatibility with headphones, keyboards, mice and more
  • Works with Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Linux kernels 2.6.32 to 5.3
  • Dual-mode controller supports classic Bluetooth and Low Energy for extended battery life

Specifications

BrandEDIMAX
ModelRNAB08M1VJHVD

Questions about this item

Which EDIMAX Bluetooth 5.0 nano adapter model should I choose?

The BT-8500 is the single model offered; it uses a USB 2.0 interface and a single-chip Bluetooth 5 controller with dual-mode BR/EDR and LE support.

What does the 3 Mbps Enhanced Data Rate mean for everyday use?

It allows up to three times faster file transfers and smoother audio streaming compared to Bluetooth 4.0, while Bluetooth 5.0 low energy keeps battery drain low on connected peripherals.

How does the USB 2.0 interface affect Bluetooth 5.0 performance?

The adapter plugs into any USB 2.0 port and delivers full Bluetooth 5.0 speeds up to 3 Mbps EDR and 40 m indoor range without needing a faster USB version.

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