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Plugable USB BT4LE USB Bluetooth 4 0 Low Energy Micro Adapter
Last Updated: October 14, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
804
Unverified
29
Spam Test
PASS
Yes
BLUETOOTH
Yes
USB
4
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 166 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
44linux, windows 10, ubuntu, pc, dongle
+82%
-18%
" ... Sometimes peripherals and devices can be a fiddle with Linux/Ubuntu, but this Bluetooth USB adaptor works out of the box. ... Immediately shows a Bluetooth icon in the top desktop bar, & it paired with my Apple Bluetooth keyboard without a glitch. ... Highly recommend for Linux/ Ubuntu users who need to upgrade a non Bluetooth laptop / desktop etc. ... "
" ... Plugged into Ubuntu 19.04, device recognized immediately, zero setup, all just works ... "
" ... A useful component for my PC. ... "
" ... The Plugable Bluetooth dongle I got put me out of so much misery with the on-board Bluetooth on my laptop playing up. ... It's rock solid, connects straight away every time. ... "
" ... To hook up a keyboard to a computer ... "
" ... Every BT device simply connects, no fuss. ... If you are thinking about buying a BT dongle, this is the one. ... "
" ... I bought this to enable me to connect my PC to a Sony soundbar. ... "
" ... Purchased this to use wireless headphones with my Windows 10 desktop. ... "
Bluetooth
27pc, dongle, plugable, adapter, windows 10
+89%
-11%
" ... With no luck trying to make Ugreen's Bluetooth adapter pair properly, I decided to give this one a go instead. ... Pairing and connecting with a pair of Bluetooth headphones was as simple as firing up bluetoothctl and entering a few commands or if you prefer, even just clicking a few buttons in a GUI. ... "
" ... Works a treat in turning my laptop into Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Needed an adapter for my older laptop to connect to bluetooth headphones. ... "
" ... Was looking for a usb bluetooth dongle and this one stood out from the rest . ... "
" ... i was given a pair of wireless headphones and my windows 10 pc didn't have Bluetooth connectivity but, with this adapter i was able to do so. ... "
" ... It matches my laptop and even bluetooth headphone !! ... "
" ... My android phone and my Hudl tablet immediately established the bluetooth connection but my latop was a little more problematic. ... "
" ... Did exactly what I needed it to do, connecting all different varieties of Bluetooth devices to my desktop computer. ... "
Setup
22easy to install, instructions, setup, install, website
+100%
" ... Easy to install, connection established quickly and no issues during use. ... "
" ... It was real easy to install and connects perfectly every time, without any drop-offs or interference. ... "
" ... once setup, it works fine. ... "
" ... Had it for about two months now, no dropped connections and the initial installation was super easy. ... "
" ... They swiftly diagnosed the fault and sent me easy instructions to correct the problem which worked a treat. ... "
" ... Plugged into Ubuntu 19.04, device recognized immediately, zero setup, all just works ... "
" ... I still have to go into the network settings and create the access point each time, but it’s ideal for what I needed it for ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
Ease of Use
18easy to install, easy, easy to setup, easy to set, works well
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Bought to replace a previous piece of junk that never seemed easy to use. ... "
" ... once setup, it works fine. ... "
" ... Quick and easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to install, connection established quickly and no issues during use. ... "
" ... It was very easy to setup and so far has worked flawlessly. ... "
" ... It is as advertised, small and compact and easy to install. ... "
" ... great little device and very easy to use. ... "
Drivers
14drivers, windows 10, plugable, downloading, downloaded
+64%
-36%
" ... Worked very well straight from the box but then I had a problem with the blutooth drivers on my PC, nothing to do with Plugable, I used an automatic updater which stopped the adapter connecting to my devices. ... "
" ... The installation process does not take more than 1-3 mins (installing drivers), website is pretty clear. ... "
" ... Unlike previous adapters, which caused my (Windows 10) PC to blue-screen, this adapter works flawlessly, downloading the relevant drivers on installation. ... "
" ... Works flawlessly with my Ubuntu desktop, didn't have to faff with drivers. ... "
" ... Windows 10 found this immediately and installed the necessary drivers and, apart from one problem, appears to work just fine ... "
" ... Install the company driver, follow the instructions and away we go. ... "
" ... this works fine, and you actually get drivers that work, unlike the CSR stuff, which is always a headache. ... "
" ... No drivers needed, just plug in and it works with fast transfer speeds! ... "
Ports
13bluetooth, windows 10, port, adapter, plugable
+85%
-15%
" ... Plug and play and works excellently on Ubuntu based derivatives. ... "
" ... I needed a USB Bluetooth 4.x adapter that would work with Linux. ... "
" ... This Plugable adapter uses a Broadcom chipset and so far has been very reliable. ... "
" ... PLUG IT IN AND GO ON LINUX - PAIRS EASILY. ... "
" ... Excellent product that does exactly what it says - plug in and it works with no problem (Windows 10). ... "
" ... Very good and easy to use with my windows 10 pc, however you should definitely be using the usb 2.0 ports as bluetooth mb/s is less than 2.0 mb/s, but keep it far from 3.0 ports as it can disrupt the bluetooth signal significantly (I have 2 usb 3.0 ports next to 2 usb 2.0 and when I put it in the usb 2.0 closest to the usb 3.0 there were a noticeable amount of audio dropouts). ... "
" ... Lights up in blue once plugged in USB. ... "
" ... Arrived promptly, plugged it in, and it worked straight away on my windows 10 PC. ... "
Software Platform
12windows 10, ubuntu, windows 7, software, setup
+83%
-17%
" ... Plugged into Ubuntu 19.04, device recognized immediately, zero setup, all just works ... "
" ... Immediately detected and supported by Linux/Debian, all Debian downstream distros (Ubuntu/Kali/Raspbian) should support this if your kernel is up to date. ... "
" ... This one, albeit a little more expensive, states that Linux IS supported out-of-the-box and they offer support for this should you need it. ... "
" ... But anyone with a modern PC, unencumbered by years of installing and removing software, should have no problems and I believe would be very happy! ... "
" ... However this adapter works perfectly under my windows 7 professional OS that I prefer. ... "
" ... The follow up service and instructions on how to activate this device on windows 7 was brilliant, thank you David at plugables. ... "
" ... Just plugged it in to a Windows 10 pc, it installed automatically and worked straight away. ... "
" ... 5/5 stars for Linux support. ... "
Product Reliability
10worked, problems, broke, restart, faulty
+60%
-40%
" ... Used for a week now with no problems so far. ... "
" ... Pluggable produce good reliable products. ... "
" ... All set up and working wonderfully. ... "
" ... It is working well. ... "
" ... Working perfectly, no problems. ... "
" ... This small device has worked flawlessly for 18 months. ... "
Marketplace
10seller, plugable, works, thanks, thank
+90%
-10%
" ... Received on time. ... "
" ... Works as stated ... "
" ... Seller contact top notch. ... "
" ... Thank you, Plugable! ... "
" ... Thanks guys, your service is really appreciated! ... "
" ... I take back the 1 star I originally posted. ... "
" ... Works as advertised :) ... "
" ... Item was replaced with Plugable contacting me via Amazon having spotted my initial review. ... "
Sound Quality
7sound, win, speakers, speaker, installation
+86%
-14%
" ... Used mainly to drive Speakers. ... Sound quality and signal are impressive. ... "
" ... I like the overall sound of the product but the physical range could be improved ... "
" ... Sound quality is good too. ... "
" ... Works brilliantly with my Creative speaker ... "
Mouse
7bluetooth, keyboard, pc, frames, windows
+71%
-29%
" ... It has so far connected to everything - speakers, headsets and mouse. ... "
" ... I finally connected my parrot zik + logitech mx master mouse + logitech keyboard in windows 7. ... "
" ... My 12 year old IT "savvy" son plugged it into to his gaming hard drive, clicked oh his mouse a few times, and hey presto he's playing FIFA 19 via his hard drive blue-toothed over from the game download on his XBoxOne S. Sorted . ... "
" ... Well, I have used it on 3 laptops (I needed it for a Bluetooth mouse I use) all of which use Linux (Mint, Arch and EndlessOS) and they all worked perfectly with no issues. ... "
" ... Bluetooth audio connected /w amazing quality while Bluetooth mouse and Bluetooth keyboard are connected too through USB 2.0 port on the back (I had audio lag and bad audio quality /w my previous BT adapter. ... "
Gaming
6games, playing, pc, xbox, windows
+100%
" ... With headsets you get a bit of lag, so if you are gaming you will sense the sound coming in later than the video, but that is pretty standard, I believe. ... "
" ... Noticed recently that it felt like games I was playing were dropping frames, these were simple unity games and I have a GTX 1080Ti and the framerate counts were all 60FPS+ ... "
" ... I use it mostly to connect wireless headphones and a ps4 dualshock 4 controller to play my games on steam. ... "
" ... Running this for playing games with a ps4 controller on PC, using DS4 windows it works seamlessly, no lag or drops in connection. ... "
" ... Works reliably and without lag (using it with 2 Xbox controllers on a Raspberry PI) ... "
Keyboard
6bluetooth, pc, mouse, windows, logitech
+67%
-33%
" ... And also it has slightly less of a lag between the keyboard the the PC, which is an added bonus. ... "
" ... To hook up a keyboard to a computer ... "
" ... I finally connected my parrot zik + logitech mx master mouse + logitech keyboard in windows 7. ... "
" ... Immediately shows a Bluetooth icon in the top desktop bar, & it paired with my Apple Bluetooth keyboard without a glitch. ... "
Delivery
6arrived, within, promptly, delivery, delivered
+100%
" ... I was bowled over by the quality of the response I received. ... "
" ... Received on time. ... "
" ... promptly delivered - works perfectly straight out of the box ... "
" ... I paid approx £3.50 delivery but it arrived within a couple of days, which was excellent. ... "
" ... Arrived very quickly. ... "
Price
4worth paying, well worth, pleased, good value, cost
+100%
" ... I'm very happy with it for the money. ... "
" ... Just pleased it did not cost a fortune. ... "
" ... Well worth paying a bit more ... "
Headphones
4connect, laptop, bluetooth, adapter, sony
+75%
-25%
" ... Needed an adapter for my older laptop to connect to bluetooth headphones. ... "
" ... On my Sony M3 noise cancelling headphones which means I can now use them for voice chat. ... "
" ... It matches my laptop and even bluetooth headphone !! ... "
Network
4room, linux, easily, 5ft
+50%
-50%
Size
4tiny
+100%
" ... Small in size. ... "
" ... nice and small enough to hide ... "
" ... Handy to have, works great. ... "
" ... It really is a tiny device. ... "
Product As Described
3works, product
+100%
" ... Works as stated ... "
" ... Works as advertised :) ... "
Build Quality
3plastic, worked, usb, socket, slide
+33%
-67%
" ... It worked for a few hours and then it broke. ... "
" ... The 'tongue' in the metal USB housing was pushed all the way to one side so that it couldn't be inserted into a USB socket, rendering it useless. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 4