ASUS USB-BT500 Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter, Ultra-Compact Design

Wireless Standard

Host Interface

Classic Bluetooth Link Rate

Radio Band

Bluetooth 5.0 for Everyday Accessories

Use the adapter with compatible Bluetooth equipment such as headsets, speakers, keyboards and controllers. The connection provides an option for adding wireless peripherals to a supported computer through USB. Check that the accessory and host software support the required profiles, then pair and configure each device through the operating system for the functions you need.

Classic Bluetooth and BLE Data Rates

The published maximum data rates are 3Mbps for classic Bluetooth BR/EDR and 2Mbps for Bluetooth Low Energy. Choose compatible peripherals for the operating mode you want to use. The actual transfer rate and available device functions depend on the connection, host software and accessory capabilities, so compare those requirements as part of the complete setup.

Published Range in Open Space

ASUS lists a range of up to 10m for classic Bluetooth and up to 40m for BLE in open space. These figures describe different operating modes and suitable conditions. Position the computer and accessory around the actual room, considering walls, interference and the capabilities of the paired devices when planning the usable connection.

Earlier Bluetooth Version Compatibility

Dual-mode operation maintains backward compatibility with Bluetooth 4.x, 3.x and 2.1. This allows supported older accessories to remain part of the same computer setup. Check the profiles and drivers required by each device, then configure the connection for the intended task rather than assuming the Bluetooth version alone determines which features will work.

USB Type-A in a Lightweight Format

The USB 2.0 Type-A host connection gives the adapter a compact place on the computer, with a listed weight of 1.9g. Choose an accessible USB port and leave room for nearby connections when arranging the desktop or laptop. The small format suits a workspace where the same computer connects to several compatible wireless accessories.

Which Bluetooth versions are supported?

Standard: Bluetooth 5.0+EDR & Bluetooth Smart(Bluetooth low energy). Bluetooth backward compatibility: 4.x / 3.x / 2.1.

How does the adapter connect to the computer?

USB 2.0 Type A.

Which operating systems are listed?

Windows 8.1/10, Linux.

What link rates and range are specified?

Data Rate: Up to 3 Mbps(classic BT-BR/EDR); 2 Mbps(BLE). Distance of Use: Up to 10 meters (classic BT-BR/EDR); up to 40 meters(BLE) in open space.

Which radio band does it use?

2402~2480 MHz.