--- product_id: 377381168 title: "Edimax Bluetooth Adapter for PC, BT 5.0 EDR Nano USB Dongle, Fast Transfer, Bluetooth Headphones Headset Speakers Keyboard Mouse, Win 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Linux/Mint 21 Plug-n-Play, BT-8500" brand: "edimax" price: "€ 34.14" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Edimax" url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/377381168-edimax-bluetooth-adapter-for-pc-bt-5-0-edr-nano store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Up to 3 Mbps data transfer speed Plug & Play Linux Mint & Windows 10/11 compatible Nano-sized USB 2.0 Bluetooth 5.0 adapter Edimax Bluetooth Adapter for PC, BT 5.0 EDR Nano USB Dongle, Fast Transfer, Bluetooth Headphones Headset Speakers Keyboard Mouse, Win 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Linux/Mint 21 Plug-n-Play, BT-8500 **Brand:** edimax **Price:** € 34.14 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate your workspace with the tiniest powerhouse in Bluetooth tech! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Edimax Bluetooth Adapter for PC, BT 5.0 EDR Nano USB Dongle, Fast Transfer, Bluetooth Headphones Headset Speakers Keyboard Mouse, Win 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Linux/Mint 21 Plug-n-Play, BT-8500 by edimax - **How much does it cost?** € 34.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/377381168-edimax-bluetooth-adapter-for-pc-bt-5-0-edr-nano) ## Best For - edimax enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted edimax brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual-Audio Sharing:** Share your playlist or game audio with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously—because sharing is caring. - • **Plug & Play Freedom:** Effortless setup on Windows & Linux Mint—no driver hassle, just instant connectivity. - • **Speed That Keeps Up:** Bluetooth 5.0 transfers data 4x faster than older versions, powering seamless streaming & gaming. - • **Energy Smart, Always On:** Bluetooth Low Energy support means longer battery life for your devices and less power drain. - • **Tiny Tech, Massive Reach:** World's smallest BT 5.0 USB adapter with 40m indoor range—stay connected without the bulk. ## Overview The Edimax BT-8500 is a nano-sized Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR USB adapter delivering up to 3 Mbps transfer speeds and a 40-meter indoor range. Certified by Bluetooth SIG, it offers broad compatibility with Windows 10/11 and Linux Mint 21+ via plug-and-play functionality. Its single-chip design supports dual-mode Bluetooth and low energy states, ensuring efficient, reliable connections for keyboards, mice, headphones, and more. Ideal for professionals seeking seamless, high-speed wireless integration with minimal setup. ## Description Plug in and play using Edimax BT-8500, the world's smallest, nano-sized Bluetooth 5 + EDR USB adapter. Gain faster transfer speeds of up to 3Mbps with Enhanced Data Rate and an extended distance of 40 meters (indoor) than Bluetooth 4.0 (10 meters). Integrate all of your devices using Bluetooth SIG certified connectivity and connect your controllers, headphones, speakers, keyboards, mouse, printers, smartphones, tablets, and more. Share your music with another pair of Bluetooth headphones, earphones, or speakers without a drop in performance using Dual-Audio Sharing. This wireless adapter also supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), optimizing energy and reducing power consumption for energy efficiency. Set up your adapter with ease by using our Easy Setup Wizard with auto-run configuration. Review: Perfect for Linux! - I got this bluetooth adapter for my pc, since it doesn't have bluetooth built-in. The reason I chose this adapter in particular was because of the advertisement of the "plug and play" functionality and compatibility with Linux Mint machines, which I hadn't seen any of the others say. This was definitely as advertised! The bluetooth adapter was compatible with my Linux Mint 22 system out of the box. The installation was super easy, I just had to plug it in and it worked, which is refreshing to see, being a Linux user, usually there's some fiddling around with things, but not this! I looked around a little, and it turns out it DOES actually require drivers, but for Linux Mint 21 and up, the drivers are already included in the OS on-install. So yes, it is plug and play, if you have an updated Mint system, as advertised. However, in the package for the bluetooth adapter, it also includes instructions on how to download the drivers for Ubuntu systems, or if you just don't have it on your Mint system, which is nice (I THINK I remember seeing options for Debian systems on the driver download page, but don't quote me on that. I think some of the other reviewers have used other distros with this though, I would check their reviews to see). I haven't tested it on a Ubuntu OS, but I'd imagine it works, since it works on Mint and they're fairly similar. Slightly more work, but it does still seem to be possible to use this adapter for other Linux systems, even if it isn't plug and play, which is more than can be said for a lot of other bluetooth adapters on the market which don't even make an attempt to cater to the Linux-user market. Now, the actual performance of the bluetooth adapter. I'm no audiophile, in fact, I'm actually pretty tone deaf. But so far, the sound quality has been great! It just sounds like if I connected my wireless headphones to my phone, I don't notice any difference in sound quality due to the adapter. I've been using this adapter for over a month or so, now, and it's still working just the same as it did when I got it. One thing to note is that sometimes, the audio seems to kind of cut out? Like it just drops out for a second every few seconds, pretty annoying. This problem is pretty easily solved by just taking it out of the USB port and plugging it back in. I don't know if this is a problem with the bluetooth adapter or my computer, though. I do have a somewhat older, refurbished computer, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was my computer rather than the adapter itself. Other than that minor issue, I've been perfectly happy with this adapter! I totally forget it's there most of the time, my computer just runs with bluetooth like it was built-in. The little dongle itself is pretty well-built. It's small, smaller than some of the other ones on the market, which I like as I keep it plugged in to the front of my computer. It feels solid and well constructed, but overall pretty standard for a bluetooth dongle. Perfectly average, that's how I like it. It does what it does and I don't need to think about it often. Now, for the price. This adapter is priced a few dollars higher than a lot of the other really similar ones on here (about 4-5 dollars, last I checked), and I'd bet it runs about the same as those other ones too. BUT, the most notable advantage that this particular adapter has, in my opinion, is the out-of-the-box compatibility with Linux Mint. That's the main reason I chose this one over the others, and I'd be willing to guess from the other reviews that that's a major selling point for a lot of others, too. I'd say that if you have a Linux system, definitely pay a couple extra dollars to get this adapter. The Linux functionality is good, and from the other reviews, it seems like their customer support is responsive enough to get it working on your system if you have issues, which is a major, major plus for Linux users. However, if you have windows, I don't really see why you would buy this, honestly, because you could buy something incredibly similar and save a couple of bucks, to boot. TLDR; It works perfectly on Linux Mint 22, plug and play as advertised. No glaring issues with the device. I'm happy with my purchase, and would recommend this to anyone using a Linux distro, particularly Mint. Review: Works for Linux! - Sucessfully used this to connect 8bitdo Bluetooth controllers in both Linux Mint and Batocera. ## Features - Nano-sized USB 2.0 Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR adapter that is the smallest sized BT 5.0 USB adapter on desertcart. (Single chip combines BT baseband, modem, and BT RF into a tiny package while providing full performance) - Bluetooth SIG Certified for maximum compatibility and consistent performance. Bluetooth 5.0 standard, transfers data up to 4 times faster than Bluetooth 4.2 standards while saving energy. - Wide compatibility, Plug and Play with Windows 11, and 8.1/10, Linux: Kernel 2.6.32 - 5.3 (support Fedora & Ubuntu only) Visit EDiMAX website for the latest support information and driver download. - Single-chip Bluetooth 5 controller, combines multiple protocols for full features: LM, LL, L2CAP, GATT, RFCOMM, SPP, LE. - Supports dual mode (BR/EDR + LE Controllers), compatible with previous versions, including v2.1 + LE and Bluetooth classic (BDR/EDR). Supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) with multiple Low Energy states..TRUSTED BRAND: With decades of experience in development, and manufacturing networking products, EDIMAX is committed to providing the latest networking technologies at affordable prices. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08M1VJHVD | | Best Sellers Rank | #144,724 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #375 in Bluetooth Network Adapters | | Brand | Edimax | | Color | Black | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Keyboard, Mouse, Tablet | | Compatible Operating System Family | Windows | | Compatible devices | Keyboard, Mouse, Tablet | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 866 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | Bluetooth | | Data Transfer Rate | 3 Megabits Per Second | | Data link protocol | Bluetooth | | Hardware Interface | Bluetooth, USB | | Hardware interface | Bluetooth, USB | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 15L x 15W x 17H millimeters | | Item Weight | 0.04 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Edimax | | Mfr Part Number | BT-8500 | | Minimum Required Operating System Version | Windows 11 | | Model Number | BT-8500 | | Product dimensions | 15L x 15W x 17H millimeters | | UPC | 649659025554 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Edimax - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Keyboard, Mouse, Tablet - **Hardware interface:** Bluetooth - **Product dimensions:** 15L x 15W x 17H millimeters ## Images ![Edimax Bluetooth Adapter for PC, BT 5.0 EDR Nano USB Dongle, Fast Transfer, Bluetooth Headphones Headset Speakers Keyboard Mouse, Win 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Linux/Mint 21 Plug-n-Play, BT-8500 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Zr4kjjQtL.jpg) ![Edimax Bluetooth Adapter for PC, BT 5.0 EDR Nano USB Dongle, Fast Transfer, Bluetooth Headphones Headset Speakers Keyboard Mouse, Win 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Linux/Mint 21 Plug-n-Play, BT-8500 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yxXUAkvkL.jpg) ![Edimax Bluetooth Adapter for PC, BT 5.0 EDR Nano USB Dongle, Fast Transfer, Bluetooth Headphones Headset Speakers Keyboard Mouse, Win 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Linux/Mint 21 Plug-n-Play, BT-8500 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eJlXfKgML.jpg) ![Edimax Bluetooth Adapter for PC, BT 5.0 EDR Nano USB Dongle, Fast Transfer, Bluetooth Headphones Headset Speakers Keyboard Mouse, Win 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Linux/Mint 21 Plug-n-Play, BT-8500 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lbIJkm9bL.jpg) ![Edimax Bluetooth Adapter for PC, BT 5.0 EDR Nano USB Dongle, Fast Transfer, Bluetooth Headphones Headset Speakers Keyboard Mouse, Win 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Linux/Mint 21 Plug-n-Play, BT-8500 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51839jfKLOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for Linux! *by A***N on 27 July 2025* I got this bluetooth adapter for my pc, since it doesn't have bluetooth built-in. The reason I chose this adapter in particular was because of the advertisement of the "plug and play" functionality and compatibility with Linux Mint machines, which I hadn't seen any of the others say. This was definitely as advertised! The bluetooth adapter was compatible with my Linux Mint 22 system out of the box. The installation was super easy, I just had to plug it in and it worked, which is refreshing to see, being a Linux user, usually there's some fiddling around with things, but not this! I looked around a little, and it turns out it DOES actually require drivers, but for Linux Mint 21 and up, the drivers are already included in the OS on-install. So yes, it is plug and play, if you have an updated Mint system, as advertised. However, in the package for the bluetooth adapter, it also includes instructions on how to download the drivers for Ubuntu systems, or if you just don't have it on your Mint system, which is nice (I THINK I remember seeing options for Debian systems on the driver download page, but don't quote me on that. I think some of the other reviewers have used other distros with this though, I would check their reviews to see). I haven't tested it on a Ubuntu OS, but I'd imagine it works, since it works on Mint and they're fairly similar. Slightly more work, but it does still seem to be possible to use this adapter for other Linux systems, even if it isn't plug and play, which is more than can be said for a lot of other bluetooth adapters on the market which don't even make an attempt to cater to the Linux-user market. Now, the actual performance of the bluetooth adapter. I'm no audiophile, in fact, I'm actually pretty tone deaf. But so far, the sound quality has been great! It just sounds like if I connected my wireless headphones to my phone, I don't notice any difference in sound quality due to the adapter. I've been using this adapter for over a month or so, now, and it's still working just the same as it did when I got it. One thing to note is that sometimes, the audio seems to kind of cut out? Like it just drops out for a second every few seconds, pretty annoying. This problem is pretty easily solved by just taking it out of the USB port and plugging it back in. I don't know if this is a problem with the bluetooth adapter or my computer, though. I do have a somewhat older, refurbished computer, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was my computer rather than the adapter itself. Other than that minor issue, I've been perfectly happy with this adapter! I totally forget it's there most of the time, my computer just runs with bluetooth like it was built-in. The little dongle itself is pretty well-built. It's small, smaller than some of the other ones on the market, which I like as I keep it plugged in to the front of my computer. It feels solid and well constructed, but overall pretty standard for a bluetooth dongle. Perfectly average, that's how I like it. It does what it does and I don't need to think about it often. Now, for the price. This adapter is priced a few dollars higher than a lot of the other really similar ones on here (about 4-5 dollars, last I checked), and I'd bet it runs about the same as those other ones too. BUT, the most notable advantage that this particular adapter has, in my opinion, is the out-of-the-box compatibility with Linux Mint. That's the main reason I chose this one over the others, and I'd be willing to guess from the other reviews that that's a major selling point for a lot of others, too. I'd say that if you have a Linux system, definitely pay a couple extra dollars to get this adapter. The Linux functionality is good, and from the other reviews, it seems like their customer support is responsive enough to get it working on your system if you have issues, which is a major, major plus for Linux users. However, if you have windows, I don't really see why you would buy this, honestly, because you could buy something incredibly similar and save a couple of bucks, to boot. TLDR; It works perfectly on Linux Mint 22, plug and play as advertised. No glaring issues with the device. I'm happy with my purchase, and would recommend this to anyone using a Linux distro, particularly Mint. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works for Linux! *by B***J on 22 September 2024* Sucessfully used this to connect 8bitdo Bluetooth controllers in both Linux Mint and Batocera. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by D***D on 28 August 2023* Good bluetooth dongle.as advertised ## Frequently Bought Together - Edimax Bluetooth Adapter for PC, BT 5.0 EDR Nano USB Dongle, Fast Transfer, Bluetooth Headphones Headset Speakers Keyboard Mouse, Win 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Linux/Mint 21 Plug-n-Play, BT-8500 - TP-Link USB Bluetooth Adapter for PC, Bluetooth 5.0/5.3 Dongle Receiver, Plug and Play, Nano Design, EDR & BLE, Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/7 for Desktop, Laptop, PS5/PS4/Xbox Controller (UB500) - ASUS USB-BT500 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter with Ultra Small Design, Backward Compatible with Bluetooth 2.1/3.x/4.x --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/377381168-edimax-bluetooth-adapter-for-pc-bt-5-0-edr-nano](https://www.desertcart.de/products/377381168-edimax-bluetooth-adapter-for-pc-bt-5-0-edr-nano) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-07-23*