Nobody can deny that technology Bluetooth has become practically indispensable in everyday life, but not only in mobile phones, but also in desktop and laptop PCs, since it allows multiple devices to be connected wirelessly, thus reducing the number of cables and offering a greater versatility.
Most high-end motherboards include both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi natively just like on high-end laptops. However, in the mid and low ranges, both laptops and motherboards, the options for connectivity They are not the same, especially if we talk about Bluetooth connectivity.
Fortunately, that does not mean that we cannot expand the connectivity capabilities of any PC or laptop, no matter how old it may be, using peripherals or internal components via PCIe. If you want to know how you can add Bluetooth to a PC or laptop in a simple and cheap way, below, we show you some of the best options currently available on the market.
TP-Link UB500
This is one of the easiest devices to use and install on any PC or laptop since it is a USB that adds support for Bluetooth 5.3. This device has an average rating of 4.6 stars out of a possible 5 after receiving more than 40,000 opinions, so it is a safe bet.
This same model is also available in Plus version, a version that incorporates a addressable antenna that we can direct towards 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 PC we find it in the UGREEN USB Bluetooth 5.4 device, a small USB compatible from Windows 8.1 from now on and with which we can connect keyboards, controls, speakers, printers, mobile phones, headphones and, in general, any device that uses this type of connectivity.
As with the TP-Link model, UGREEN also offers a USB stick with support for Bluetooth 5.4 that includes a antenna addressable. Models with an addressable antenna are the best option for desktop PCs, especially if they are placed on the back, as it allows 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 does have 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 is a USB ultra compact that 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 more than 15,000 opinions.
TP-Link Archer TX20E
To expand the connectivity options of any PC via 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 is a 2 in 1.
