Choosing the Best Bluetooth Adaptor for You 2025

UPDATED 2025 - Added MR285

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 best of our 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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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 FM Transmitter and Bluetooth Receiver for Vehicle Dash

2. August CR235 An FM Bluetooth Receiver for Wireless Car Stereo Connections

Specifications	Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 Charging: USB-C Out Audio Input: Bluetooth or USB Stick Modes: Receive Bluetooth, Transmit FM
Reasons to Buy	Direct FM Connection to Car Stereo Tactile Controls via Rollers, No Touch Controls Avoid Proprietary Apps and Faff
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 a screen for easier control.

MR280 Bluetooth Connection Home Hub

3. 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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MR285 All-In-One Multidirectional Bluetooth Hub

4. August MR285 Transmitter Receiver with Status LEDs and Multiple Input / Output Types

Specifications	Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 Charging: USB-C - 2 Hours Battery Life: Up to 12 Hours Cable Connections: AUX, RCA, USB, Coaxial, Optical Modes: Transmit, Receive, Passthrough
Reasons to Buy	Huge Range of Versatile Input and Outputs Clear Status LED for Every Source Long Wireless Battery Life
Price	£38.95
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