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product_id: 15055940
title: "StarTech.com Mini USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter Class 2 EDR Wireless Dongle USB Bluetooth Dongle (USBBT2EDR4)"
brand: "startech.com"
price: "R333"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Star Tech.Com"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/15055940-startech-com-mini-usb-bluetooth-4-0-adapter-class-2
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Low power consumption 10m wireless range Bluetooth 4.0 LE + EDR StarTech.com Mini USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter Class 2 EDR Wireless Dongle USB Bluetooth Dongle (USBBT2EDR4)

**Brand:** startech.com
**Price:** R333
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your workspace with wireless freedom — stay connected, stay ahead!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech.com Mini USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter Class 2 EDR Wireless Dongle USB Bluetooth Dongle (USBBT2EDR4) by startech.com
- **How much does it cost?** R333 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/15055940-startech-com-mini-usb-bluetooth-4-0-adapter-class-2)

## Best For

- startech.com enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech.com brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows (XP to 10), macOS (10.8 to 11.0), and Linux, ensuring universal device pairing.
- • **Extended 33ft Wireless Range:** Enjoy freedom of movement with a Class 2 transceiver that keeps you connected up to 10 meters away.
- • **Ultra-Compact & Travel-Ready:** Leave it plugged in—its sleek, minimal footprint fits discreetly on your device, perfect for on-the-go pros.
- • **Enhanced Security & Stability:** 128-bit AES encryption plus Broadcom’s Packet Loss Concealment tech means your connections stay secure and glitch-free.
- • **Seamless Bluetooth 4.0 Connectivity:** Upgrade any laptop or desktop with ultra-reliable Bluetooth 4.0 LE + EDR for fast, stable wireless links.

## Overview

The StarTech.com Mini USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter (USBBT2EDR4) is a compact, low-power USB dongle that adds Bluetooth 4.0 LE + EDR capabilities to laptops and desktops. Supporting up to 10m wireless range and data transfer speeds up to 3 Mbps, it ensures stable, secure connections with backward compatibility to older Bluetooth versions. Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, this adapter is ideal for professionals seeking reliable, portable Bluetooth connectivity without compromise.

## Description

The USBBT2EDR4 Class 2 USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter lets you add Bluetooth wireless capabilities to a laptop or desktop computer through USB, with support for transfer distances of up to 10m (33ft). This Bluetooth adapter is based on the well-established Broadcom 20702 chip, offering reliable throughput and Packet Loss Concealment (PLC) technology which reduces errors / dropped connections and improves audio performance. Compliant with Bluetooth 4.0 LE +EDR , the USB Bluetooth adapter offers data transfer rates up to 3 Mbps and low power consumption. This Bluetooth Smart Ready transceiver is an effective way to connect to a rapidly growing list of the Bluetooth Smart peripherals on the market, including the latest Apple and Android smartphones and tablets, headsets or monitoring equipment. Bluetooth v4.0 also integrates added security for all transfers using 128-bit AES encryption. A conveniently portable device, this ultra-compact adapter is unobtrusive when connected to your laptop, so you won't have to remove it each time you store your laptop in a carrying case or bag. The adapter is also backward compatible with previous Bluetooth standards (v3.0, 2.x, and 1.x) to ensure connectivity with all of your Bluetooth devices. Backed by a StarTech..

Review: It works with Mac mini 2018 - My Mac mini 2018 had issue with mouse lagging. Especially when I am downloading and uploading large files, the lagging came to a point where my Apple Magic Wireless Mouse is unusable. This is due internal WiFi chip is interfere with internal Bluetooth chip. My guts feeling is that internal WiFi chip and Bluetooth chip are a one combo chip. When Wifi is heavily used, MacOS reduces internal performance to prevent the chip overheating and melting which it actually happened to my Dell Alienware compact PC. By adding this external Bluetooth USB, it solves the mouse lagging issue. The is Bluetooth USB will override and disable internal bluetooth. So you will need to turn off-and-on on both Apple keyboard and mouse in order for the new Bluetooth USB to discover them. You will need also to shut down your Mac first, plug this Bluetooth USB in and then start up your Mac.
Review: Works great on Linux for controllers and audio - Needed it to connect a Scuf Instinct Pro controller wirelessly to my pc running ChimeraOS on a spare nvme to game occasionally on my PC. Was recognized immediately and connection is strong and stable. Also, I booted into my main distro (Ubuntu 22.04) and connected my Sony XM4s (WHs). Flawless sound and stable connection. Haven’t tested the “hifi” audio codecs (aptx and such) because haven’t been able to compile the plugins in my first try (something about pipewire version) however audio over SBC is perfectly fine. Anyway, wanted to share my experience specifically for Linux. Windows probably works great also.

## Features

- Add Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities to a laptop or desktop computer through USB
- Communicate across distances of up to 10m (33ft) with a Bluetooth Class 2 transceiver
- Support for Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) with data transfer rates up to 3 Mbps
- Low power consumption
- Ultra-compact form factor: Leave the unobtrusive USB dongle connected while you travel, for maximum portability
- Backward compatible with Bluetooth v3.0, 2.x and 1.x devices
- OS Compatibility: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10; Windows Server 2003; macOS 10.8 to 10.15, 11.0
- Connect to the latest Bluetooth devices with Bluetooth version 4.0 support
- Leave the unobtrusive USB dongle connected while you travel, for maximum portability
- Bluetooth 4.0 LE +EDR compliant Bluetooth Smart Ready transceiver
- Class 2 device with 10m (33ft) effective range
- Ultra-compact form factor

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00K7Y8EX4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42 in Bluetooth Network Adapters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (644) |
| Date First Available | October 21, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.16 ounces |
| Item model number | USBBT2EDR4 |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 0.6 x 0.2 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** StarTech.com
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Compatible Operating System Family:** Windows
- **Data Link Protocol:** Bluetooth
- **Data Transfer Rate:** 3 Megabytes Per Second
- **Hardware Interface:** Bluetooth
- **Item Weight:** 4.54 g
- **Product Dimensions:** 0.7"L x 0.6"W x 0.2"H

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works with Mac mini 2018
*by C***E on November 9, 2023*

My Mac mini 2018 had issue with mouse lagging. Especially when I am downloading and uploading large files, the lagging came to a point where my Apple Magic Wireless Mouse is unusable. This is due internal WiFi chip is interfere with internal Bluetooth chip. My guts feeling is that internal WiFi chip and Bluetooth chip are a one combo chip. When Wifi is heavily used, MacOS reduces internal performance to prevent the chip overheating and melting which it actually happened to my Dell Alienware compact PC. By adding this external Bluetooth USB, it solves the mouse lagging issue. The is Bluetooth USB will override and disable internal bluetooth. So you will need to turn off-and-on on both Apple keyboard and mouse in order for the new Bluetooth USB to discover them. You will need also to shut down your Mac first, plug this Bluetooth USB in and then start up your Mac.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great on Linux for controllers and audio
*by A***P on April 5, 2024*

Needed it to connect a Scuf Instinct Pro controller wirelessly to my pc running ChimeraOS on a spare nvme to game occasionally on my PC. Was recognized immediately and connection is strong and stable. Also, I booted into my main distro (Ubuntu 22.04) and connected my Sony XM4s (WHs). Flawless sound and stable connection. Haven’t tested the “hifi” audio codecs (aptx and such) because haven’t been able to compile the plugins in my first try (something about pipewire version) however audio over SBC is perfectly fine. Anyway, wanted to share my experience specifically for Linux. Windows probably works great also.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plays great with WIndows 10 but range in house limited to 45ft
*by T***A on May 4, 2020*

This works great with Windows 10 1903. It changes from stereo to the mic/mono mode automatically and in a sensible manner. However the range in my house is not even 50ft. It may work longer outdoors with no obstructions but for those looking to get more range in a wood frame dry wall house this is no better than the $10-15 options. I tested mine taped to a Popsicle stick and it is about 3 inches above the top of my monitor. My use is for a range of just over 50ft from a dinning room to a bedroom. The stereo suffers dropouts at about 45ft. My zexmite has the same range. I have a DG60 that goes past the bedroom but is difficult to make play with WIndows 10. But that is what I will continue to use. FYI, for those that don't know, Bluetooth cannot do stereo with mic as there are only two channels so you get stereo OR mic/mono.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-02*