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Review on πŸ”Œ Avantree DG40SA Windows 10 Bluetooth USB Adapter, Wireless Dongle for PC with Plug & Play Support for Headphones, PS4 Gaming Controllers, Mouse, Keyboard, Printers, and More by Mood Neboet

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works with Linux, no gaps, works aptx (with disclaimer)

I bought this for my Windows 10 desktop on a whim. I installed it on my Arch Linux workstation just to see what happens and it works perfectly without any tweaking. Even better, I'm using AUR's modified Bluetooth package for pulsed audio, which adds aptx. Guess what? AptX HD allows me to play podcasts and music from my phone on my workstation! Basically almost lossless audio with low latency over WiFi from my phone (Moto Z2 Force). I strongly recommend all Linux users to extend their desktops with Bluetooth. And some brief data, if you are looking for the chipset for this Bluetooth adapter, it is Qualcomm CSR8510 A10.

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Infinitely sluggish