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USB BLUETOOTH 5.3 ADAPTER - BLUETOOTH DONGLE FOR PC
StarTech.com USB Bluetooth 5.3 Class 1 Adapter Dongle for PC/Laptop, Long-Range Connectivity for Keyboard, Mouse, Audio Streaming and PAN Networking, Windows/Linux, Wireless, USB, Bluetooth, 2 Mbit/s
MSRP
$39.96
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View your quote requestProduct identifiers
- SKU
- AV53C1-USB-BLUETOOTH
- UPC
- 0065030906197
- Category
- Network Devices
Overview
The Startech USB Bluetooth 5.3 Adapter is a networking transceiver designed to add Bluetooth 5.3 wireless capability to desktop and laptop computers. This USB dongle connects to any available USB port on a PC, allowing the computer to communicate with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals and devices. The adapter supports the latest Bluetooth 5.3 standard, ensuring compatibility with current and recently released wireless accessories. Dataworld is an authorized Canadian reseller of Startech products. We serve Canadian businesses across the country, offering genuine products through authorized distribution channels. While we do not maintain inventory, we source this adapter to order and provide quotes in Canadian dollars. Contact our team in English or French for pricing and availability details specific to your business needs.
Key features
- UPGRADE TO BLUETOOTH 5.3: Upgrade your desktop or laptop with Bluetooth 5.3 Class 1 and connect to multiple devices, including keyboards, mice, headphones, smartphones, and more, with 2Mbps transfer speeds and low power consumption
- EXTENDED WIRELESS RANGE: Experience a stable Bluetooth connection up to 328ft (100m) in open environments; The omni-directional antenna enhances signal strength and reduces noise/interference for smoother data transfer and streaming
- ADVANCED BLUETOOTH PROFILES: Supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for high-quality audio streaming to headphones and speakers, plus Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) for wireless file sharing and internet tethering
- OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE: Supports Bluetooth BDR/EDR for faster data rates up to 2Mbps and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for power-efficient connections without draining battery life
- PLUG AND PLAY: Built with the RTL8761BUE chipset, this Bluetooth dongle offers native support for Windows 7/8/10/11 and Linux Kernel 5.19.0+; Backwards compatible with Bluetooth 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.0
Specifications
Ports & interfaces
- Connectivity technology
- Wireless
- Host interface
- USB
- Interface
- Bluetooth
- USB connector form factor
- Straight
- USB version
- 2.0
Network
- Maximum data transfer rate
- 2 Mbit/s
- Frequency range
- 2.402 - 2.48 GHz
- Maximum operating distance
- 100 m
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth version
- 5.3
Design
- Component for
- PC/Laptop
- Internal
- No
- Antenna
- Yes
- Antenna design
- External
- Antenna direction type
- Omni-directional
- Antenna gain level (max)
- 5 dBi
- LED indicators
- Power
System requirements
- Windows operating systems supported
- Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)
- -10 - 50 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)
- -40 - 70 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions
- Width
- 18.3 mm
- Depth
- 45 mm
- Height
- 10 mm
- Weight
- 22 g
Packaging data
- Package width
- 203 mm
- Package depth
- 22 mm
- Package height
- 130 mm
- Package weight
- 70 g
Packaging content
- Quick installation guide
- Yes
Technical details
- Compliance certificates
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics data
- Master (outer) case width
- 240 mm
- Master (outer) case length
- 430 mm
- Master (outer) case height
- 410 mm
- Products per master (outer) case
- 60 pc(s)
Other features
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Yes
- Housing material
- Plastic
