TP-Link
TP-Link TX401 10 Gigabit PCIe Adapter
Ethernet · PCIe x4 · 10GBASE-T (also 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100M)
8.2
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TP-Link UB500 Bluetooth 5.4 Nano USB Adapter
Tiny Bluetooth 5.4 USB nano adapter for adding Bluetooth to Windows desktops and laptops.
- Bluetooth
- USB-A
- Bluetooth 5.4
PCPR score
6.9
Fair
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The short version
The UB500 is TP-Link's nano-sized USB Bluetooth adapter, currently specified at Bluetooth 5.4 in a 14.8 by 18.9 mm body small enough to stay plugged in. It connects headsets, controllers and peripherals to PCs running Windows 11, 10, 8.1 or 7. It suits desktops without onboard Bluetooth that need basic wireless accessories. It is Bluetooth only with no Wi-Fi, and TP-Link's page publishes no transfer-rate or range figures in the specification table.
Pros
- Bluetooth 5.4 per TP-Link's specification table
- Nano-sized body stays plugged in without snagging
- Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7
Cons
- Bluetooth only, with no Wi-Fi
- Windows-only support on TP-Link's system requirements
- No current retail price or independent tests could be read for this entry
Best for
- Adding Bluetooth headsets and controllers to a desktop
- Replacing a failed or missing onboard Bluetooth radio
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Bluetooth
- Interface
- USB-A
- Standard
- Bluetooth 5.4
Compatibility notes
- TP-Link's page mentions both Bluetooth 5.4 and 5.3 in places; the specification table lists 5.4.
- TP-Link's supported operating systems are Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7.
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Common questions
Which Bluetooth version does the UB500 support?
TP-Link's specification table lists Bluetooth 5.4, although parts of the product page still refer to Bluetooth 5.3.
Which operating systems does the UB500 work with?
TP-Link lists Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 as supported operating systems.
Does the UB500 add Wi-Fi?
No. It is a Bluetooth-only adapter, so Wi-Fi needs a separate adapter or router connection.
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