bluetooth Need suggestions for new bluetooth adapter for my computer.

[Volcano_Head__]

I am trying to get a new Bluetooth adapter since, for some reason, my controllers don't connect well anymore, even after restarts and reinstalls. What might be the best option for a Bluetooth connection?  I previously had a Techkey Bluetooth USB that I had purchased 4 years ago, but I was hoping to get something that would be more reliable and not have as much jank-looking software to download. I was also curious about whether it should get a PCI card adapter or a USB adapter. Using fewer USBs would be nice, but would it be worth a possible increase in cost? Your thoughts are much appreciated. 

 

Current motherboard:

Asrock B550M Pro 4

- 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 - Zotac 3060ti

- 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 - empty

- 1 PCIe 3.0 x1 - empty

- M.2 wifi card - empty (suggestions for this is also appreciated)

 

Old Bluetooth USB:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J5WFPXX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 

 

EDIT: I am now looking for a decent M.2 Card key E card for both WIFI and Bluetooth, but I do not know much about the difference in quality between different cards. I have read some reviews on some cards, and I am uncertain about which card and antennas to trust for range and quality. I was looking at one like this and others at the top of Amazon, but many people have had issues with connectivity, the longevity of the product, and misinformation. 

Edited August 9 by Volcano_Head__

[tkitch]

get a M.2 Wifi + Bluetooth card, it'll be better than pretty much any USB dongle on the market

 

Or a 1x PCIE Card of that variety (~30 bucks)

[Volcano_Head__]

3 minutes ago, tkitch said:

get a M.2 Wifi + Bluetooth card

Would Something like this be recommended, or do you have a specific one in mind?

[Volcano_Head__]

I need a new Bluetooth/wifi adapter for my PC. What would be the best M.2 card I could get? When looking at reviews for some, I often find that people have issues with build quality or range. Could anyone help me find one that has good Wi-Fi and Bluetooth range?

 

Current motherboard:

Asrock B550M Pro 4

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Range is mainly dependent on the included antenna nowadays. Preferably you would want one with a cable to move it to a higher location for better reception. For AMD you'll be limited to the AX210 since the latest BE200 doesn't play well with AMD systems. Be careful when buying as the AX211 based cards will not support AMD systems. If you want WiFi 7, go for a Qualcomm based card.

 

https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GC-WBAX210-802-11ax-Bluetooth-Expansion/dp/B091HTG6DQ/ref=sr_1_27?crid=LO828JCUYLNR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8pMrA9UUvWV4gaQdR2162r3Hg8PGFl9QCQB_WHmI_UrFTw-prrpmxQIm_e5uj7su_Wt7AzWUJsDxF-KNKA0xPLq8D2fwDcv2fwuYEr2nvt_vv1QxdZRE-qW6hTUNp4PX_3hXISqULK00X_519ynHAuAk53i6Ng7ek5SE0-q7AkUjcGUKQgam6lxjIYcZNpHC.Q62SUsj5IGbh1ppMi2nOprK0AFgHrup_0Tse9jjRNyc&dib_tag=se&keywords=Qualcomm+WiFi+7+card&qid=1722926183&sprefix=qualcomm+wifi+7+card%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-27

 

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Herald-BE-NCM865-Multi-Link-Technology/dp/B0CVJPCQFJ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3DY527JSRYWD6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ikzQYoviiScGfDhR6N_fPMntjmGdowe3i1FtNiJxgr9PKMd6M9iU33AnhTF4eHbVXGISZLMiH5NeHnIjUXL9F0HUkISKTUTu_6CPmihC4EHWgPvHhKcdzH0Y5oG6EF9xePH3D-3Dv6LxnpZ7ig9vKWrmLEsNkLjPhHKvoukj15_8L0uhH_UFS76T-Fbq-CGr8GKY6OLUvIloGQQGPTHTpiCTnzQBwmvpH4yM2kcYPSk.zJh5EUxi8wss_4E5rVFzeHOEOwYUSbQ-wL-7eVRTQR0&dib_tag=se&keywords=AMD+WiFi+7+card&qid=1722925904&sprefix=amd+wifi+7+car%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-3

[PDifolco]

I got this one since more than 3 years, AMD system, cheap and works well

https://www.amazon.com/Ubit-5400Mbps-Adapter-Ultra-Low-unterstützt/dp/B07Y82HZV1/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2GMGDG4O9C7WW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9HKzdyc9P1KFuqII8uUGNYK904F1IKggLeCRQUM6y3aSWkmce8bk5d3ymXtdOuuCUaSR9wZgLUyFdtMJX9DJdHBrgwYb3aEIwS7V6COy1D12c5JL_bkrLHXlDsEzLwjz54QzdOhamOmgXW8ueqvfbAyqzvXyXmeataEmqy2Do1TcP03qOXF8xApTXaaMK29eBAhvBiytOH4KF9sRq9e61aePSEc03jdSoH3l56zZYjQ.OP2tqQbOlouo5OSJ9Gnd2REAaZduthcoK2bblXu-Dlk&dib_tag=se&keywords=ubit%2Bwifi%2Bcard&qid=1722934079&sprefix=ubit%2Bcard%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-5&th=1

 

But I think OP asked for a M2 card not a PCie adapter

[Needfuldoer]

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You can bump your threads once per day if they don't get replies, but please don't repost the same topic as a new thread.

[Mark Kaine]

I've been using this for a while... no issues whatsoever, even with DS3 controllers...

 

 

(cost 20 bucks or less iirc)

[Mark Kaine]

On 8/2/2024 at 9:55 PM, Volcano_Head__ said:

am trying to get a new Bluetooth adapter 

... yes, and that's what i posted above 

 

On 8/6/2024 at 6:34 AM, Volcano_Head__ said:

I need a new Bluetooth/wifi adapter for my PC.

then you probably need a card, there are no bt/wifi usb adapters that don't suck afaik.

[Volcano_Head__]

On 8/6/2024 at 4:47 AM, Needfuldoer said:

You can bump your threads once per day

How do I do that? I just joined. Do I just reply to my thread?

[Mark Kaine]

10 hours ago, Volcano_Head__ said:

How do I do that? I just joined. Do I just reply to my thread?

yeap...

but what about the ones  @BlueChinchillaEatingDorito and  @PDifolco posted, isn't that what you're looking for? 

[Volcano_Head__]

On 8/9/2024 at 9:01 AM, Mark Kaine said:

yeap...

but what about the ones  @BlueChinchillaEatingDorito and  @PDifolco posted, isn't that what you're looking for? 

While those items can work, I further refined my desired item to be an M.2 Key E BT/Wi-Fi card. While PCI expansion cards can solve the main issue of my lack of Bluetooth, I would prefer to expand via an area that is already designated for Wi-Fi on my motherboard. That way, I could level those PCI lanes free in case I want to upgrade to a wider GPU or add other types of expansion cards in the future.