EDIMAX BT-8500 - Bluetooth 5.0 Nano USB-A Ultra-Small Adapter
EDIMAX BT-8500 - Bluetooth 5.0 Nano USB-A Ultra-Small Adapter
Features
Bluetooth 5.0 Nano USB Adapter BT-8500
- Bluetooth 5.0: BQB Certified
- Dual Mode: Supports both Classic (BR/EDR) and Low Energy (LE) modes
- Data Rate: Up to 3Mbps (BR/EDR) or 2Mbps (LE)
- Small and Stylish Design: Extremely small Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter
- LE Support: Features LE (Low Energy) mode to connect battery-powered peripherals
- Long Range Support: Supports longer distance connectivity compared to former v4.2
- Plug-and-Play: Supports plug-and-play on Windows system
- Supported OS: Windows and Linux
Bluetooth 5.0 with BQB Certified
The BT-8500 Bluetooth 5.0 Nano USB Adapter is qualified with BQB certification. The Bluetooth logo is only available for products that passed the Bluetooth qualification process and earned the BQB certification. Therefore, high compatibility and quick connections are expected.

Go Faster and Farther
Get up to 3X the speed and 4X the range with this adapter compared to Bluetooth 4.2.
Enjoy faster and reliable throughput via this Bluetooth 5.0 EDR Bluetooth adapter.

Nano Size, Plug-and-Forget
No matter if you are adding Bluetooth 5.0 to your desktop or laptop, you can expect to plug and forget, thanks to its ultra-small nano-sized housing.

Plug-and-Play, Easy Upgrade
There are a lot of products with Bluetooth built-in, yet you can't fully utilize those products because your machine does not have Bluetooth connectivity. You can now connect Bluetooth enabled devices such as controllers, headphones, speakers, keyboards, mouse, printers, smartphones, tablets and more. (Plug-and-Play for Windows system only)

3X Enhanced Data Rate
Features with Bluetooth EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), the BT-8500 maximum transfer rate up to 3Mbps. You can send files, videos, and music between a smartphone and PC via Bluetooth provided with Edimax Bluetooth 5.0 nano USB adapter 3 times faster transmission speed than Bluetooth 4.2.

Single-Chip Bluetooth 5.0
The Bluetooth 5.0 chip is a reliable, efficient and high performance single-chip, equipped with it means that you will have strong stability and faster transmission. Furthermore, it also features Classic (BR/EDR) and LE(Low Energy) modes to support diverse applications.

Embedded Wireless Adapter Solution for Industrial IoT
For over 10 years, millions of users and devices count on EDIMAX adapters to connect to the internet. Choose EDIMAX for reliability and ease-of-use.

Tiny yet Powerful
Designed to be incredibly small, so it can stay plugged in the USB port of your portable or embedded devices. Just plug and forget.

Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Interface | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
|---|---|
| Antenna | Internal PiFa Antennas x 1 |
| Dimensions | 7.1 (H) x 14.9 (W) x 17.4 (D) mm |
| Weight | 2g |
| Standard | Bluetooth 5 specification compliant |
| Frequency Band | 2402~2480MHz |
| Maximum Data Speed | 3Mbps (class BT-BR/EDR) : 2Mbps(BLE) |
| Output Power | 8dB (max) |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -94dBm (2Mbps EDR)-87dBm (3Mbps EDR)-98dBm (BLE)-106dBm (125K BLE long range) |
| Certification | CE, FCC, NCC, BSMI, BQB |
| Environmental Condition | - Operating Temperature: 32~104°F (0~40°C)- Storage Temperature: -4~140°F (-20~60°C)- Operating Humidity: 10~90% (NonCondensing)- Storage Humidity: Max 95% (NonCondensing) |
| System Requirement | - Windows 8.1/10 32bit/64bit or above- Linux: kernel 2.6.32~4.15, suggest 4.4 (after) |
| Installation | Easy setup wizard with autorun configuration |
| Package Contents | - Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter- Quick Installation Guide |
Not happy? Return within 7 days of delivery for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Contact contact@kwtech.co.nz to arrange.
| Brand | EDIMAX |
|---|---|
| Product Type | B2B - Networking & Routing |
| Weight | 3.492 kg |
Shipping Information
- Free NZ-wide shipping on orders over $299
- Standard delivery 2–5 business days
- Rural delivery may take an additional 1–2 days
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm (weekdays)
Returns Policy
- 7-day returns on unused items in original packaging
- Faulty or damaged products covered under warranty
- Contact our support team to initiate a return




