Bluetooth LE Audio


Keith Weisshar

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What requirements do I need to get Bluetooth LE Audio without a dongle. I have Windows 11 Build 22631.3085. I a desktop PC with ASUS Maximus XI Hero Wi-Fi motherboard with Z390 chipset and I7-9900k CPU. I also have ASUS PCE-AX58BT Wi-Fi 6 adapter and disabled the built-in Wi-Fi 5 module from BIOS. Do I need a new motherboard with 14th Gen CPU to unlock Bluetooth LE Audio. Why are there only a few headphones with Bluetooth LE Audio? What would be the best brand of headphones to buy that include Bluetooth LE Audio and a USB dongle for PC's that don't have built-in support for Bluetooth LE Audio?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Digital Storm
    CPU
    Intel Core i9 9900K 3.8GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z390 Maximus XI Hero Wi-Fi
    Memory
    16GB DDR4 2666MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA RTX 2060
    Sound Card
    Realtek Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer XF243Y M3
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB
    PSU
    850W
    Case
    Cooler Master HAF-932
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro
    Mouse
    Razer Cobra Pro
    Internet Speed
    Gigabit
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
As near as I can find out, your motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.0, which supports Bluetooth LE. There is no need to buy a dongle, just enable blue tooth in BIOS and hook up the WiFi antennas and you should be good to go.

Your new WiFi 6 card also supports BLE as it supports Bluetooth 5.0. BLE has been supported since Bluetooth version 4.0.

If you want to check for yourself, follow this guide:


Scroll down to the Windows section and use Device Manager like it says in the article.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self build
    CPU
    Ryzen 5800X
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte x570 Aorus Elite Wifi
    Memory
    32 GB GSkill Trident Neo with pretty LED lights
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS TUF GAMING RTX 3070 Ti
    Sound Card
    On board Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung 32 inch curved - one 4K, one 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    4K, 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Samsung 980 Pro Nvme, 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Nvme, 2 x Samsung 970 2TB SSD SATA
    PSU
    EVGA 1000Q
    Case
    Rosewill something or other
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15. A whole schwak of Noctua case fans. $$$
    Keyboard
    Logitech G815
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 Hero
    Internet Speed
    700 up, 600 down
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    MalwareBytes
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