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Comparing motherboard Bluetooth and dongles highlights differences in functionality and use cases.

Comparing motherboard Bluetooth and dongles highlights differences in functionality and use cases.

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therbom
Junior Member
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02-06-2016, 02:59 AM
#1
Do you know if the Wi-Fi/BT antenna on the motherboard also works for Bluetooth? I'm checking to see if it's mainly for Wi-Fi or if it can handle both. My concern is whether having a built-in antenna improves the BT signal compared to using a separate BT dongle. The main question is whether the antenna enhances BT performance.
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therbom
02-06-2016, 02:59 AM #1

Do you know if the Wi-Fi/BT antenna on the motherboard also works for Bluetooth? I'm checking to see if it's mainly for Wi-Fi or if it can handle both. My concern is whether having a built-in antenna improves the BT signal compared to using a separate BT dongle. The main question is whether the antenna enhances BT performance.

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Qandii
Member
233
02-06-2016, 07:37 PM
#2
The Bluetooth employs the identical 2.4 GHz antenna as the Wi-Fi.
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Qandii
02-06-2016, 07:37 PM #2

The Bluetooth employs the identical 2.4 GHz antenna as the Wi-Fi.

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james26665
Senior Member
537
02-09-2016, 09:43 PM
#3
I own an AX200 desktop setup, and without the antenna BT functions poorly. Audio skips frequently and my controller fails to register inputs or freezes during them. When I connect the antenna again, everything works perfectly. Yes, adding an antenna definitely improves performance. Dongles tend to limit range because they’re compact, but they’re convenient for connecting multiple devices.
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james26665
02-09-2016, 09:43 PM #3

I own an AX200 desktop setup, and without the antenna BT functions poorly. Audio skips frequently and my controller fails to register inputs or freezes during them. When I connect the antenna again, everything works perfectly. Yes, adding an antenna definitely improves performance. Dongles tend to limit range because they’re compact, but they’re convenient for connecting multiple devices.