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Choosing the Best Bluetooth Adaptor for You 2024

Bluetooth has been undergoing some development, with the murmurings of Auracast and Bluetooth 5 reaching version 5.3. It's a good time to set up Bluetooth for your home, workplace or even in your car.

With 3.5mm jack to Bluetooth adapters being commonplace and using Bluetooth 5+ for lower latency, HD audio and more, understanding some use-cases can be key to selecting the right adapter for you.

Compare the entire lineup of receivers, transmitters and splitters here!

Bluetooth Transmitters

Firstly, Bluetooth transmitters are devices which take a cable input and transmit it wirelessly. This means you can connect a radio, vinyl player, TV or CD player and broadcast that audio wirelessly to headphones, speakers or earphones.

This is handy for updating older media sources to work with newer Bluetooth headphones. You can access your old CD library or enjoy live TV without having to upgrade those devices to an expensive smart TV, for example.

Transmitters, like receivers, vary in complexity and features so take a moment to look over the key comparisons below:

MR250 Bluetooth Transmitter Adapter

 

1. August MR250
A Simple Bluetooth Transmitter with No Extra Features

Specifications

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
Charging: USB-C
Battery Life: Up to 13 Hours
Cable Connections: AUX 3.5mm Jack
Modes: Transmit

Reasons to Buy

Plug and Play AUX Connection
Tiny Unit with Light Weight
Long Working Time

Price

£27.95

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MR270 Dual Bluetooth Transmitter

 

2. August MR270-HD
A Bluetooth Transmitter and Splitter with More Input Options

Specifications

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
Charging: Micro-USB
Battery Life: Up to 15 Hours
Cable Connections: AUX 3.5mm Jack, RCA, Optical Audio
Modes: Transmit, Dual-Transmit

Reasons to Buy

RCA and Optical Inputs for Versatility
Transmit to Two Devices at Once
Long Working Time

Price

£38.95

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August MR410 Mobile and Tablet USB-C Bluetooth Transmitter

 

3. August MR410
Dual Bluetooth Transmitter for Mobile Phones and Tablets

Specifications

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
Charging: USB-C, USB-A
Battery Life: Powered While Connected
Cable Connections: USB-C, USB-A
Modes: Transmit, Dual-Transmit

Reasons to Buy

Made for Mobile Phones and Tablets or Nintendo Switch / Steamdeck
Transmit to Two Devices at Once
Charging Passthrough for Connected Device

Price

£38.95

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Bluetooth Receivers

Bluetooth receivers are able to receive audio wirelessly from smartphones, apps, PC and other Bluetooth outputs. The audio is carried by cable to a standard speaker, amp, or wired headphones. In this way, a Bluetooth receiver adds Bluetooth to wired audio outputs.

CR235 Car Bluetooth FM Adapter

 

4. August CR235
FM Transmitter Bluetooth Receiver for Cars and Vans

Specifications

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
Charging: USB-A Output
Battery Life: Powered While Connected
Cable Connections: USB-A, USB-C PD
Modes: Receive, FM

Reasons to Buy

Seamless connection via FM to car stereo
Listen to phone, tablet, app music on older cars
No media player or touch screen needed on dash

Price

£20.95

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Bluetooth Transmitter-Receivers

Combine the features of transmitters and receiver sin these adaptable devices. Choose between transmit and receive modes at will, and even see the connected devices displayed on the screen

MR260 Dual-Mode Bluetooth Transmitter Receiver

 

5. August MR260
Transmitter Receiver Combo 3.5mm Audio Jack to Bluetooth

Specifications

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
Charging: USB-C
Battery Life: Up to 13 Hours
Cable Connections: 3.5mm AUX
Modes: Transmit, Receive

Reasons to Buy

Switch between receive or transmit modes
Simple universal 3.5mm connection
Lightweight and tiny, perfect for cars or home

Price

£27.95

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MR280 Bluetooth Connection Home Hub

 The MR280 Bluetooth Transmitter Receiver with Folded-Out Antenna

6. August MR280
Transmitter Receiver Bluetooth Hub with LCD Screen

Specifications

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
Charging: Required Cable Connection
Battery Life: Powered While Connected
Cable Connections: 3.5mm, Optical Audio
Modes: Transmit, Receive, Passthrough

Reasons to Buy

Optical Audio Input and Output, and 3.5mm Options
Cable Passthrough Mode for Extensions
Clear LCD screen shows connected mode and device

Price

£43.95

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Make sure your home is all spruced up with power, wireless connectivity and wonderfully easy HDMI set-up so that every bit of your audio and TV experience is seamless. Explore all our home management tech in our mega list here for cheap and cheerful gadgets that actualise your home's potential.

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