One popular wireless technology that continues dominate the short range communication category is Bluetooth. Bluetooth allows you to connect or transfer data between two devices (from a short distance). With the ZEXMTE Bluetooth adapter, you will be able to connect wireless devices to your desktop or laptop computer in an instant.

Some of the devices that are used wirelessly with computers (but are not limited to) are cell phones, tablet devices, headphones, mouse, keyboards, speakers, gaming controllers, and more. By using the USB adapter, you can quickly start listening to music or audio books wirelessly.

To get started, you simply plug in the Bluetooth Adapter in any available USB port, insert the CD Rom that was included, and begin to install the drivers for the adapter. Some computers will already have drivers that enable Bluetooth connectivity (check your computer manual for more details) and some devices may require additional drivers to function correctly.

Product Features:

The Bluetooth Adapter supports a maximum transfer rate up to 3Mbps and a transmission distance up to 33ft. The Bluetooth USB Adapter also knows as Bluetooth Dongle can work with any PC that is running the latest version of Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10. The USB Bluetooth adapter utilizes the latest Bluetooth 4.0 technology and features a low energy (BLE) technology, making it compatible with Bluetooth versions 1 to 3.

Not Compatible With:

This adapter can not be used on televisions (even if the TV has USB ports). The dongle is compatible with only PC computers which excludes Mac and Linux operating systems. The Bluetooth adapter may look similar to a wireless adapter for a mouse or keyboard but is not the same. Wireless mouse/keyboards use 2.4G wireless technology, usually found in house phones and remote controls.

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Bluetooth connectivity can be frustrating at times with the devices simply refusing to pair for no apparent reason. To see if the Avantree USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter bucks this trend or not, we will need to understand how it works and what its results, in terms of performance, are.

Features and Pros

Equipped with the latest Bluetooth technology, the Avantree USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter is an energy efficient device. This is because the Version 4 of Bluetooth focuses on low energy operation. Apart from this, it shines brightly terms of versatility. It can be used for  wireless stereo music, Skype, Google Hangouts or other VOIP calls, data transfer, keyboard, mice or wireless PC gaming with controller.

This makes it a very wise investment given that it can offer so much in terms areas of possible use. And this is not only restricted to applications but it also extends to the devices that it can connect to. It offers connectivity with Bluetooth headphones, speaker, receiver, keyboard, mouse, smartphone, tablet, printer, projector, Xbox one controller and more BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) devices.

For PS4/3 controller, you may need to install specific drivers for different games/software to configure button settings. In terms of range of connectivity, the Avantree USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter does a fine job as well. It connect to devices for up to 50m without much issues. It’s important to have this feature because it adds worth to the wireless functionality of Bluetooth.

The backward compatibility of this device is handy as well. You can connect with older Bluetooth devices such as version 1.0 and 1.1 with ease. Pairing with older devices means that you won’t need to buy new accessories if the older items such as headphones are still fulfilling your requirement.

Cons and issues

While for the most part, this device works fine but you may encounter a few issues every now and then. The software used to establish connectivity works fine in most cases but it can cause some inconvenience at times. In most cases, it works fine when it’s installed to a fresh device that never had Bluetooth devices before.

This is different if the device has some experience with Bluetooth devices and may create driver conflicts that may need some additional steps to resolve the issue. In general, users have appreciated the plug and play nature of the Avantree USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter offered with Windows 10.

All you need to do is plug in the device and the drivers would install themselves. With older OS, you may need to make additional “purchases” to make the device work. There has been some concerns regarding the range as well, but all in all, it does get the job done.

Verdict

Given the price of the Avantree USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter and the functionality, this is definitely a good buy that can serve you well down the line.

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Features and Pros

Mpow Bluetooth Receiver is about the size of a thumb drive and it plugs in the AUX port of your car stereo. The device is available is multiple colors and has a simple user friendly layout. It has a multi-function button along with 2 track buttons that can be used to adjust the volume as well. It offers good sound quality for your music and phone calls. The device itself has good range and battery life. It has a coverage area of up to 33 feet and the battery life of around 10 hours which can fully charge in 1.5 hours.

To further contribute to the battery life of the device, it has a feature that automatically turns the device off after 15 minutes of inactivity. However, one must be mindful of the fact that it does not turn back on automatically. You need to press and hold its multi-function key to turn it back on and re-establish Bluetooth connectivity since the pairing is done automatically. Apart from this, the Mpow Bluetooth Receiver is capable of pairing with 2 devices at the same time. This is can be useful if you are a frequent user of both a smartphone and a tablet. You do not need to go through the hassle of pairing each device when you need it.

The customer base has been largely satisfied with the performance this device has delivered. You would hear many compliments about its connectivity and sound quality. One common source of praise is the fact that customers are able to modernize their old cars with a simple gadget. The ability to receive and make calls along with being able to play music from your smartphone provides great convenience to such customers.

Cons and Issues

Some issues are present that may be bothersome. The microphone quality of the device can hinder the call quality. This is because it does not have noise and echo cancellation so it works fine for quick calls but it is not recommended for longer ones. There are a few cases where the results were not satisfactory for the users.

Some felt that the sound quality drops when it is being used from a distance. This normally occurs in cases where the Mpow Bluetooth Receiver is being used at home rather than a car where the range of the device is hardly tested. Apart from this, there have been some reports of pairing issues where the devices simply refuse to pair all of a sudden.

Verdict

The Mpow Bluetooth Receiver remains a good performer with some limitations. Still at its price point, this pocket sized dynamo definitely packs a punch.

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Features and Pros

Starting with the physical appearance of the device itself, it is a very simple looking device but it’s quite presentable. You wouldn’t mind the Neoteck DAC converter to be visible in your setup. It has an Aluminum body that makes it lightweight yet durable. This adds to the portability of the device as you can take it around with you and utilize its functionality wherever you go. Also, its power consumption is quite low as it consumes around 0.5W during normal usage.

The output ports on offer include the L/R RCA audio and the 3.5mm jack stereo audio. Coming to its functionality aspect, it Converts Coaxial or Toslink digital PCM Audio Signals to Analog L/R RCA and 3.5mm Jack Audio, Being Compatible with PS3, Xbox, Blue-ray Player, HD DVD, etc. This showcases its versatility and adds layers to the possible uses of this device. There are few important specifications that one should keep in mind. It supports uncompressed 2-channel PCM or LPCM Digital Audio Signal Output with the sampling rate of 32, 44.1, 48 and 96 KHz so that it can handle different types of audio.

This is important because it won’t work with a 5.1 channel signal such as Dolby as it is incompatible with it. So before using the converter, make sure that the audio output is set to PCM or LPCM. It also has functionality that ensures that the quality of the audio does not drop. It offers electromagnetic-noise-free transmission and 24Bit S/PDIF incoming bit Stream on Left and Right Channels. As a result, you get clear and crisp stereo sound that does not have any distortions.

Cons and Issues

Most customers are highly pleased with the functionality the Neoteck DAC converter offers. They are able to connect a wide array of devices such as old TVs and gaming consoles to their sound system. While the response to this device has been overwhelmingly positive, there are a few complaints here and there. One of the most common being that my device such as TV is not working with DAC. This can be caused by the instructions not being followed properly but there are a few that simply feel that it is simply too hard to setup. Other than this, some have experienced that the output from the audio jack is too low. This means to get proper audio volume you may need to maximize external volume.

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