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Avantree DG40S USB Bluetooth 4 0 Adapter Dongle for PC Laptop Computer Desktop Stereo Music Skype Call Keyboard Mouse Support All Windows 10 8 1 8 7 XP vista
Last Updated: April 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
739
Old Reviews
294
Unverified
22
Spam Test
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BLUETOOTH
Yes
USB
4
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 423 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
116pc, windows 10, dongle, avantree, windows
+87%
-13%
" ... Works on Linux and is quicker than other dongles I've used. ... "
" ... Connects easily, to anything I try to connect. ... "
" ... Purchased for my father, he wanted it to connect computer to a Bluetooth speaker I purchased him for his birthday. ... "
" ... The dongle was recommended by a Computer Active reader. ... "
" ... Thank You.“ Worked straight from the box in Windows 10. ... "
" ... Worked out of the box on Win 10 x64. ... Thanks my old development PC needed it. ... "
" ... Wanted it for use with my bluetooth speaker to play my iPod and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... Works fine with my laptop running Windows 10. ... "
Bluetooth
70pc, dongle, blue tooth, windows 10, windows
+89%
-11%
" ... Very good to use and lets me use bluetooth earpiece. ... "
" ... Connects easily to my bluetooth accessories. ... "
" ... Paired this to an earpiece. ... "
" ... I have tried other USB Bluetooth Adapter Dongles for my PC which simply did not work but suffice to say - this one did and at a reasonable price to boot. ... "
" ... good blue tooth range ... "
" ... Must admit the music does cut out occasionally but the Bluetooth speaker is in another room approx. ... "
" ... This USB Bluetooth device works well, meaning I can play audio from either my phone or older laptop over the bluetooth speakers I was recently given. ... "
" ... Turned on my Bluetooth head set, searched and paired, PERFECT! ... "
Setup
59windows 10, installation, easy, plug, install
+100%
" ... Great bit of kit plug in and go, just give it a bit of time to install then off you go works great. ... "
" ... Great product easy to install ... "
" ... When I encountered a small difficulty with the installation, I contacted their support desk. ... "
" ... Quick to install, good quality, would recommend. ... "
" ... Handy unit,easy to install,no drivers required,works first time. ... "
" ... I use win8, just plug it in and it works, easy as that. ... "
" ... Simple plug and play ( Windows 10). ... "
" ... Fast delivery (1 day) and easy set up, didn't need to use the mini cd Windows 10 sorted it. ... "
Ease of Use
45simple, easy to use, windows 10, plug, easy to set
+100%
" ... Easy to install in Windows 10. ... "
" ... First Class easy to install reception Marvellous. ... "
" ... Good so far, simple and easy to use. ... "
" ... The new dongle was easy to install and has resolved the issue. ... "
" ... It was really simple, simply plug in and go. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Really easy to use in Windows 10, plug it in and you're ready to go ... "
" ... Simple and cheat ... "
Product Reliability
36working, months, worked straight, first, fine
+75%
-25%
" ... Still good in 6 months now. ... "
" ... flawless functioning straight from the box ... "
" ... Worked straight out of the box. ... "
" ... Will revisit this review in a couple months. ... "
" ... Used for a couple of months now. ... The connection has been reliable. ... "
" ... Everything worked straight out of the box. ... "
" ... Great, works as it should, no problems. ... "
" ... Worked a charm at first attempt. ... "
Drivers
33driver, windows 10, plug and play, native, windows
+73%
-27%
" ... Ordered this for Window 10 machines - worked and installed like a dream - uses built in Window 10 drivers and no configuration required. ... "
" ... Worked well for me on windows 10 without needing the driver disk. ... "
" ... Perfect, as described and a simple plug in and Windows 10 finds the driver fine. ... "
" ... Handy unit,easy to install,no drivers required,works first time. ... "
" ... No drivers to install, Bluetooth icon popped up. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly, easy to use no driver needed (windows 10). ... "
" ... This is plug and play (on Windows 10) no need to install drivers, works very well and seamlessly ... "
" ... Works fine on Linux without installing any additional drivers. ... "
Software Platform
28software, pc, windows 7, windows 10 pc, windows
+50%
-50%
" ... After 30 years working in IT I can say that this is not compatible with the latest 64bit copy of Windows 10 on my PC. ... "
" ... Windows 10 home couldn't detect it, which surprised me, installed software then appears ok. ... "
" ... The software was glitchy to instal, but a bit of persistence and trial and error got it running fairly quickly . ... "
" ... I couldn't get these work (windows 10) ... "
" ... Software it comes with brute forces Windows to work correctly. ... "
" ... Windows says that it was unable to discover this device. ... "
" ... didn't work on my HP computer -- windows 10 ... "
" ... If you don't have native windows 10 as they put it (I.E updated to windows 10 instead of getting a pc with it preinstalled) avoid this product. ... "
Ports
28usb port, plugged, pc, plug, windows 10
+93%
-7%
" ... I've only just bought the USB but so far it's really good. ... It was really simple, simply plug in and go. ... "
" ... Super easy to use, just plugged it into USB port and was able to connect my phone to Laptop within in seconds. ... "
" ... Works perfect on my Dell XPS laptop just took out of packet plugged into USB after 20 seconds rebooted and it finished setting up its self. ... "
" ... Worked on linux simply by plugging it in. ... "
" ... just plugged it in to a usb port and within a minute had connected and paired with my laptop and phone . ... "
" ... This slots into a spare USB port and connected the headphones and within a minute I was listening to music on my PC. ... "
" ... Placed dongle in usb port. ... "
" ... I bought a 5m USB extension cable and now it works perfectly. ... "
Sound Quality
18sound quality, speaker, music, laptop, headphones
+83%
-17%
" ... Great sound from a Bluetooth speaker. ... "
" ... I can now use my ue boom speaker for my laptop to play music etc. ... "
" ... Got this due to co-workers all listening to different music all day! ... Promptly uninstalled everything to do with it, as the sound quality was absolutely appalling, it was like listening to the radio underwater. ... Did everything the same as before, but now the sound quality is superb, plus around a 10 metre range too. ... "
" ... Clear sound and good reception insight of the computer to which it was fitted. ... "
" ... The sound quality is awesome. ... "
" ... Works a treat on an old laptop that now talks to our Bluetooth speakers. ... "
" ... Perfect, does everything I hoped for, excellent sound over a good distance, very happy with the product Thanks. ... "
" ... I use this for watching webinars, listening to music etc. ... "
Delivery
18fast, arrived, quick delivery, delivered, next day
+100%
" ... Quick delivery all in all first rate. ... "
" ... Fast delivery, worked perfectly just plug in and go. ... "
" ... Product arrived well packaged and on time. ... "
" ... Works well and straight from the box. ... "
" ... Fantastic little product at an excellent price with next day delivery. ... "
" ... This dogle is great, it arrived very quickly. ... "
" ... The product arrive on time. ... "
" ... Easy to install and delivered next day ... "
Price
16price, well worth, value for money, waste of money, cheap
+69%
-31%
" ... Does a Great job at a great price what more can be said ... "
" ... Well worth getting. ... "
" ... The box is first class and well doc and its doesn't look cheap, its well worth the money ... "
" ... Value for money no problems so far ... "
" ... This one was more expensive but as it turned out was well worth the extra money. ... "
" ... Overall, good quality and good price. ... "
" ... Worth a buy and decently priced ... "
Network
16signal, connection, room, metres, dongle
+69%
-31%
" ... It can reach the back of a terraced house from downstairs. ... "
" ... No problems at all - though I'm not exactly pushing the range or the throughput in this application. ... "
" ... Range seems decent. ... "
" ... Strong signal, easy installation, detects devices instantly, doesn't loose connection. ... "
" ... The signal better than I expected, no issues connecting. ... "
" ... Range is good (about 20 metres with a clear route) so absolutely fine. ... "
Overall performance
15laptop, dell, windows 10, windows, slow
+100%
" ... Does the job what more can I say! ... "
" ... Just the job! ... "
" ... I use it on a Dell Precision M6500 laptop running Windows 10. ... "
" ... Seems to do the job, though I'm no techie. ... "
" ... This does the job brilliantly. ... "
" ... Fast and efficient. ... "
" ... Just the job ... "
" ... Wanted it for a laptop and it does the job great. ... "
Marketplace
13seller, thank, recommend, described, service
+100%
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Highly recommend seller ... "
" ... Delighted with service and product. ... "
" ... Fast delivery, thanks, Amazon. ... "
" ... Excellent seller and product. ... I certainly recommend the seller and this product. ... "
" ... as described brilliant thank you 10 out of 10" ... "
" ... As stated in addvert ... "
" ... The product arrive on time. ... "
Gaming
9xbox one, ps4, pc, play, games
+89%
-11%
" ... Works good got Xbox one controller to work on pc ... "
" ... I use it to connect game controllers, mice and that kind of thing, and for that it works great. ... "
" ... Now I can use my Xbox one x, PS4 and wii pro controllers! ... "
" ... Excellent - latency plenty low enough for an Xbox One controller ... "
" ... This was a present for my Grandson to allow him to utalise his Xbox One Control Pad with his new Gaming PC. ... "
" ... Been using it to play games on my PC with a controller wirelessly. ... "
" ... Bought it to use with the Ps4 controller. ... "
" ... works straight out the package, not much else to say, I use it for my PS4 controller ... "
Keyboard
7bluetooth, keyboard and mouse, connect, wireless, windows 10
+86%
-14%
" ... used for adding a hand held keyboard to my desktop, works without having to aim it and seamlessly ... "
" ... Cant say if it is my PC, the keyboard or this device. ... I now have my keyboard working and ... "
" ... I've tried it with a keyboard and smartphone so far and it works perfectly with both. ... "
" ... Excellent product just what i wanted to connect to my Bluetooth mouse and keyboard plus i can connect to other product that ask for a Bluetooth connection. ... "
" ... Perfect condition, simple to install and worked immediately connecting wireless keyboard and phone with no issues whatsoever. ... "
" ... I've been using it to stream music to a hifi and run a keyboard and mouse, and have had no problems at all. ... "
Headphones
7use, speaker, bt, bought, sony
+71%
-29%
" ... Good sound to Bluetooth headphones. ... "
" ... Working well with my headphones ... "
" ... Paired PC successfully to Sony BT headphones. ... "
" ... Good sound to both Sony headphones and Anker speaker. ... "
Size
7compact, works well, works, really, device
+100%
" ... Small, easy to use, works well. ... "
" ... This is a handy little device and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... It is very neat and compact and works well. ... "
" ... Small and powerful. ... "
" ... Small and unobtrusive. ... "
Capacity
4room, distance, 5m, within, laptop
+100%
" ... It can reach the back of a terraced house from downstairs. ... "
" ... perfect for small room ... "
Mouse
4straight, mouse, connect, bluetooth, unusable
+75%
-25%
" ... Brought this to use with HP notebook that was not bluetooth enabled, plugged it in and was able to use bluetooth mouse straight away, very pleased. ... "
" ... Excellent product just what i wanted to connect to my Bluetooth mouse and keyboard plus i can connect to other product that ask for a Bluetooth connection. ... "
" ... I've been using it to stream music to a hifi and run a keyboard and mouse, and have had no problems at all. ... "
Product As Described
4described, works, advertised
+100%
" ... item as described. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Has a nice green light on the side of it too as seen in my picture. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
For Running
3pair, working, use, running, music
+100%
Returns
3work, returned, could, cheaper
-100%
" ... Had it returned ... "
" ... It's a pity as is something I could really do with and I had to return these ... "
" ... Didn't even bother returning, not worth the hassle. ... "
ISP
3connection, pc
+67%
-33%
" ... The connection has been reliable. ... "
USB
3plugged, pc
+100%
" ... DG40S is a tiny, unobtrusive USB device with outstanding performance. ... "
" ... I've only just bought the USB but so far it's really good. ... "
" ... Note that it worked best for me when plugged directly into the PC and not into a USB hub. ... "
Comfort
3time, keyboard, head, also
+67%
-33%
" ... used for adding a hand held keyboard to my desktop, works without having to aim it and seamlessly ... "
" ... I'm using Bose Quiet Comfort 35 headphones and there's no re-pairing each time. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: No
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 4