F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Consider these Bluetooth 5.2 expansion options:

Consider these Bluetooth 5.2 expansion options:

Consider these Bluetooth 5.2 expansion options:

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PrincessTika
Junior Member
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02-15-2026, 05:57 PM
#1
Is there a "tier" list for wifi/bluetooth cards like there is motherboards? I am new to the pc building space and want to use bluetooth headphones with my pc that doesn't support blue tooth. The names/brands of most of the products on amazon and newegg are complete unknowns to me and they all seem to have the same intel chip at their core. Can someone give me a sub 50 dollar suggestion? I don't care about if it has antennas/has a cord with a sharkfin looking thing. Thanks!
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PrincessTika
02-15-2026, 05:57 PM #1

Is there a "tier" list for wifi/bluetooth cards like there is motherboards? I am new to the pc building space and want to use bluetooth headphones with my pc that doesn't support blue tooth. The names/brands of most of the products on amazon and newegg are complete unknowns to me and they all seem to have the same intel chip at their core. Can someone give me a sub 50 dollar suggestion? I don't care about if it has antennas/has a cord with a sharkfin looking thing. Thanks!

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calpalimus
Junior Member
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02-15-2026, 06:59 PM
#2
Currently there aren't any specialized Bluetooth 5.2 cards on the market; most come with Wi-Fi 6 compatibility like this one. You could use an available PCIe X1 slot if you have one. That device is priced near $30.
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calpalimus
02-15-2026, 06:59 PM #2

Currently there aren't any specialized Bluetooth 5.2 cards on the market; most come with Wi-Fi 6 compatibility like this one. You could use an available PCIe X1 slot if you have one. That device is priced near $30.

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saukeuchiuchi
Senior Member
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02-15-2026, 07:56 PM
#3
The advertisement mentions Bluetooth 5.1, but it doesn't specify whether a standalone 5.2 chip exists or if 5.2 cards are available.
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saukeuchiuchi
02-15-2026, 07:56 PM #3

The advertisement mentions Bluetooth 5.1, but it doesn't specify whether a standalone 5.2 chip exists or if 5.2 cards are available.

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MegaTraceYT
Junior Member
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02-16-2026, 02:02 AM
#4
Sorry for the mistake, here are the correct links: https://www.amazon.com/XIAOLO-Bluetooth-...08Z3F9T6X/. Yes, there isn't a standalone Bluetooth chip without Wi-Fi in the market, except for a dongle. The latest version supports Bluetooth 5.0.
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MegaTraceYT
02-16-2026, 02:02 AM #4

Sorry for the mistake, here are the correct links: https://www.amazon.com/XIAOLO-Bluetooth-...08Z3F9T6X/. Yes, there isn't a standalone Bluetooth chip without Wi-Fi in the market, except for a dongle. The latest version supports Bluetooth 5.0.

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jaap220
Senior Member
369
02-16-2026, 02:35 AM
#5
Hey @Liam, Danu
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jaap220
02-16-2026, 02:35 AM #5

Hey @Liam, Danu