We compared two USB Bluetooth adapters for PC: the TP-Link UB500 Nano Bluetooth 5.3 Adapter and the UGREEN Bluetooth 6.0 USB Adapter.
What we looked at
Bluetooth version, compatibility, devices at once, size, and price.
The verdict
If you want the cheapest, most reviewed nano adapter with Bluetooth 5.3, the TP-Link UB500 is the pick at £4.99. If you would rather pay £1.79 more for Bluetooth 6.0 and a stated five devices at once, the UGREEN is the alternative, at £6.78.
A £4.99 nano Bluetooth 5.3 adapter for Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7.
A £6.78 Bluetooth 6.0 dongle for Windows 11, 10 and 8.1.
TP-Link UB500 Nano USB Bluetooth 5.3 Adapter for PC — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an ultra-small plug-and-play USB Bluetooth 5.3 adapter for Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7, backwards compatible with earlier Bluetooth versions and using Bluetooth Low Energy technology. Carries 4.5 stars from 63K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheapest option here, at £4.99
- Bluetooth 5.3 and backwards compatible
- Supports Windows 7 as well as 8.1, 10 and 11
- Very large review history (63K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Bluetooth 5.3 rather than 6.0
- No stated number of simultaneous devices in the details we reviewed
Best for
- Buyers who want a cheap, proven dongle
- Anyone with an older Windows PC
- Those who want the large review history
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want the newest Bluetooth version
- Anyone who wants a stated multi-device count
UGREEN Bluetooth 6.0 Adapter, USB Bluetooth Dongle for PC, Nano — Bluetooth 6.0
Intended for: Marketed as a Bluetooth 6.0 USB adapter supporting classic BR/EDR and BLE, with plug-and-play use on Windows 11, 10 and 8.1, a stated ability to connect five devices at once and a mini size weighing 20g. Carries 4.4 stars from 17.3K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Connects up to five devices at once per the listing
- Plug and play on Windows 11, 10 and 8.1
- Mini size at 20g
Worth knowing
- Costs £1.79 more than the TP-Link on these listings
- Slightly lower star rating than the TP-Link (4.4 vs 4.5)
- No Windows 7 support stated
Best for
- Buyers who want the newest Bluetooth version
- Anyone connecting several devices at once
- Those who want a mini adapter
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone on Windows 7
