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IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter, GBU521

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Brand IOGEAR
Hardware Interface USB 2.0
Color Navy
Compatible Devices Printers
Data Transfer Rate 3 Megabits Per Second
Item Weight 0.01 Pounds

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  • Supports maximum asynchronous transfer rate of 3Mbps
  • Ultra portable - tiny enough to stay with your laptop
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Customer Ratings
Bluetooth connectivity
4.3
3.5
4.2
4.2
3.2
Sound quality
4.1
3.8
4.2
4.1
2.5
Tech Support
3.8
3.5
3.9
2.3
Easy to install
4.0
4.3
4.1
Easy to use
3.7
4.3
4.1
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data transfer rate
3 megabits per second
150 kilobytes per second
100 megabits per second
3 megabits per second
data link protocol
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth, USB
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
hardware interface
usb2.0
bluetooth
bluetooth
usb
usb
operating system
Windows 7 and 8.1
Win11/10/8.1
Windows 11/10/8.1/7
Windows 10/8.1/8/7
Windows
weight
0.01 pounds
48.51 grams
2 grams
5.67 grams

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    The IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter offers Bluetooth connectivity at a fraction of the size of normal Bluetooth USB adapters. About the size of an adult fingernail, the IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter allows users to connect to all the latest Bluetooth devices like cell phones, PDAs, mice, keyboards and more. Because the IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 Micro Adapter is so small you can easily plug it into your computer without blocking any surrounding USB ports. The IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 Micro Adapter allows users to connect up to three Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily. With the Micro Adapter's lower power consumption, you can enjoy longer battery life on your notebook computer and other devices. This Bluetooth Class 2 adapter is compatible with PC computers, and offers a wireless range of 30 feet (10 meter). It is great for a wide range of applications and smaller form factor devices in the healthcare, fitness, security and home entertainment industries. Features: Wirelessly communicates with Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, PDAs, cell phones, headsets, and more; Allows any computer with a USB port to become a Bluetooth enabled computer; Ultra-low power consumption; Supports dual-mode and Bluetooth Low Energy; Supports maximum asynchronous transfer rate of 3Mbps; Wideband audio support: provides clear perception of voice when using a Bluetooth headset, and enhances the functionality of echo cancellation and noise reduction; 2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz ISM Band; Ultra portable - tiny enough to stay with your laptop; Supports A2DP stereo audio wireless streaming; p to 30ft (10m) maximum wireless range; Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication-pairing, encryption, and authentication

    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    1,884 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, ease of installation, value, and size of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it works well, is easy to use, and is great value for money. Some appreciate the size, saying that it perfectly fits in their laptop. That said, opinions are mixed on bluetooth connectivity, connectivity, compatibility, and range.

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    688 customers mention513 positive175 negative

    Customers like the performance of the network interface controller adapter. They say it works well, serves its purpose, and has no issues. Customers also mention that the device is great as a whole and serves its purposes well. They appreciate the nice software that connects everything automatically, and the small and unobtrusive design.

    "...It's working very well on the Mac, and because I think it uses the same chipset as some of Apple's own Bluetooth controllers, I didn't even need..." Read more

    "...working is pretty simple, and after making the edit it works very, very well...." Read more

    "...This dongle it comes with a very very nice software that connects everything automatically and recognizes everything instantly and will make a..." Read more

    "...have Bluetooth antennas on the bottom of the case resulting in very poor performance - especially with the Magic Mouse...." Read more

    163 customers mention133 positive30 negative

    Customers find the installation and activation of the network interface controller adapter very simple, kludgy, and smooth. They say the software is simple and straightforward, and comes with basic instructions. Some mention that the laptop has no trouble pairing with other computers and various devices.

    "...However the way to get it working is pretty simple, and after making the edit it works very, very well...." Read more

    "...And if you don't know then it comes with basic instructions and you could also find a how-to-guide on the internet somewhere...." Read more

    "...INSTALLATION. Installation and activation was very simple. Plugged tiny dongle into a free USB port and then just turned Bluetooth off and on once...." Read more

    "...The USB adapter driver apparently installed successfully but could not pair with my JBL Charge wireless speaker...." Read more

    83 customers mention83 positive0 negative

    Customers like the value of the adapter. They mention it's great for the price, an inexpensive Bluetooth solution, and cheap enough to replace. Some say that the driver is not stable with Windows 10, and that the product is an entry-level product.

    "...But for now, this was a great purchase for the price. Now I can use my laptop for A/V when my wife and/or children are asleep...." Read more

    "...this product for my HP Windows 7 Home computer based on the very inexpensive $11 price, compact form factor, and favorable Amazon consumer ratings...." Read more

    "...small enough that it is not in danger of being snapped off, and affordable enough to put one on each computer and just leave it there...." Read more

    "...Either way, good product for the price." Read more

    82 customers mention58 positive24 negative

    Customers like the size of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it's small enough that it is not in danger of protruding out of their laptop. They also appreciate that it fits perfectly in their laptop and doesn't protrude out. Customers also like that the USB transceiver is very small and round. They say that the Bluetooth was very snug.

    "...I extremely like that it is very compact and sometimes you can't even know it's there...." Read more

    "...a heartbeat, but this product's biggest strength is that I perfectly fits in your laptop and doesn't protrude out like Microsoft's mouse micro..." Read more

    "First impressions.... The piece fits incredibly snug into the the usb port on my mid 2012 macbook pro with mac OS Sierra 10.12.2, I had to grip it..." Read more

    "...7 Home computer based on the very inexpensive $11 price, compact form factor, and favorable Amazon consumer ratings...." Read more

    146 customers mention97 positive49 negative

    Customers are mixed about the bluetooth connectivity of the adapter. Some mention that the functionality is fine, it works fine with a bluetooth headset, and is a reliable way to add Bluetooth audio to their laptop. However, others say that bluetooth has its problems, they were unable to connect their BT headphones, and that they were not able to pair devices.

    "...Very clean, pretty high quality sound playing a flac. Moreover, I can tell the difference between my flac and my mp3 over this connection...." Read more

    "The IOGEAR GBU521 is probably the best choice of Bluetooth adapter for your Hackintosh right now...." Read more

    "...The controller is recognized, but I was unable to pair devices in a short test. I only use this for some old games requiring Rosetta." Read more

    "Works great, easy install, combine several Bluetooth devices to the adapter...." Read more

    79 customers mention34 positive45 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it connects to anything, while others say that it drops connection and no longer recognizes the device. The connection clarity is great, and the adaptor is able to connect an Android tablet, Windows phone, Plantronics headset, and Bose. However, some say that their mouse loses connectivity and they have to turn it off/on to reconnect it. The trackpad occasionally encounters problems reconnecting after waking from sleep, but these seem to be the device's issues.

    "...not the physical device from my computer, then it will not reconnect properly the first time, instead it will play through my computer's internal..." Read more

    "...This dongle it comes with a very very nice software that connects everything automatically and recognizes everything instantly and will make a..." Read more

    "...on my Mac Pro. The sole purpose was that there was a loss in connection between some of my bluetooth devices (mouse, keyboard, etc) that made..." Read more

    "...Oh, BTW: the Moto pairs easily with the Bose via bluetooth.UPDATE..." Read more

    63 customers mention29 positive34 negative

    Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it works on both macOS and Windows perfectly, while others say that it's not compatible with Macs. Some customers also say that the adapter is not compatible as there are no compatible drivers.

    "...The device is not recognized during the EFI boot phase...." Read more

    "Pros:Works on both macOS and Windows perfectly (so yes those hackintosh users, this is a good product to use)...." Read more

    "...At first I thought it was great even though my keyboard wasn't recognized by my computer until it had loaded up completely keeping me from being..." Read more

    "...With these caveats noted, the device works well with multiple xbox controllers or with my Bluetooth headphones connected." Read more

    61 customers mention32 positive29 negative

    Customers are mixed about the range of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that the range is good, while others say that it doesn't offer much range.

    "...The range is at least 15 feet, that's the distance to my sofa. Product works as advertised and seems like a great value...." Read more

    "...The range of this device is absolute rubbish. I get about 3 feet range max on this thing...." Read more

    "...mentioned distance of 10m/30ft but I have to say that this covers more than that distance including going through walls...." Read more

    "...My only issue is that the range is abysmal when the adaptor is plugged in vertically, but when it is horizontally plugged in..." Read more

    Windows 11 / Intermitent connection issues.
    5 Stars
    Windows 11 / Intermitent connection issues.
    I recently upgraded to Windows 11 and the device does not work without manually installing the "Broadcom Corporation - Bluetooth Controller - Broadcom BCM20702 Bluetooth 4.0 USB Device" drivers hidden in windows update.Also, in my initial review, I was having intermittent connectivity issues with having this adaptor plugged into the back of my tower. This was solved by moving it to the USB port on my keyboard. I think there was too much interference.With these caveats noted, the device works well with multiple xbox controllers or with my Bluetooth headphones connected.
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