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product_id: 256078404
title: "Bluetooth 4.0 USB Nano Adapter - Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Mint, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, Lubuntu, Zorin, BackTrack5 R3, Kali Linux, Raspbrian Wheezy and OpenELEC"
brand: "panda wireless"
price: "£25.50"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Panda Wireless"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/256078404-bluetooth-4-0-usb-nano-adapter-windows-xp-vista-7
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region: United Kingdom
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# Multi-OS compatibility 80-ft Bluetooth range Ultra low power consumption Bluetooth 4.0 USB Nano Adapter - Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Mint, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, Lubuntu, Zorin, BackTrack5 R3, Kali Linux, Raspbrian Wheezy and OpenELEC

**Brand:** panda wireless
**Price:** £25.50
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔗 Upgrade your legacy laptop to Bluetooth 4.0 brilliance — stay connected, stay ahead!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bluetooth 4.0 USB Nano Adapter - Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Mint, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, Lubuntu, Zorin, BackTrack5 R3, Kali Linux, Raspbrian Wheezy and OpenELEC by panda wireless
- **How much does it cost?** £25.50 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/256078404-bluetooth-4-0-usb-nano-adapter-windows-xp-vista-7)

## Best For

- panda wireless enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panda wireless brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ultra Low Power Tech:** Maximize your laptop’s battery life while streaming or syncing
- • **Plug & Play Nano Design:** Discreet USB nano adapter that won’t block adjacent ports
- • **Cross-Platform Powerhouse:** Effortlessly compatible with Windows XP to 10 and major Linux distros
- • **Seamless 80-ft Wireless Reach:** Stay connected across rooms without missing a beat
- • **Backward Bluetooth Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with older Bluetooth 2.0/3.0 devices for total device harmony

## Overview

The Panda Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 USB Nano Adapter transforms any compatible PC or laptop into a Bluetooth 4.0-enabled device, supporting seamless wireless connections up to 80 feet. Featuring ultra low power consumption and broad OS compatibility including Windows XP through 10 and popular Linux distributions, this compact nano adapter ensures backward compatibility with older Bluetooth devices, making it the perfect upgrade for professionals seeking reliable, energy-efficient wireless connectivity without sacrificing USB port space.

## Description

The Panda PBU40 Bluetooth 4.0 USB Nano Adapter transforms your computer to be Bluetooth 4.0 enabled. Your computer can communicate wirelessly with Bluetooth 2.0/2.1/3.0 devices such as cell phones, keyboards, mice, handset, speakers, printers, modems, serial devices as well as Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Ready devices. Portability Panda PBU40 is highly portable due to its small size. Once plugged in, it can stay in the USB slot on your laptop without blocking surrounding USB ports. Specifications - Panda PBU40 upgrades any computer to be Bluetooth 4.0 (Low Energy + EDR) enabled - Built with the latest Bluetooth specification 4.0 Class 2 - Backward compatibility with Bluetooth versions 2.0/2.1/3.0 devices - keyboards, mice, handsets, etc. - Support maximum asynchronous transfer rate up to 3Mbps - Ultra low power consumption to extend the battery life of your laptop or portable device - Compatible with Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, and Linux. Does NOT support Mac OS X - Limited bluetooth functionality with older Linux What's in the package - Panda PBU40 Bluetooth 4.0 USB Nano Adapter - User's Manual - Bluetooth software stack for Windows Panda One (1) Year Limited Warranty Panda Wireless, Inc. ("Panda") warrants this Panda-branded Bluetooth 4.0 USB Nano adapter against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase on desertcart.

Review: Works on Linux Mint (Ubuntu), yippee
Review: I bought this for a Toshiba laptop that didn't come with a bluetooth adapter installed when built. Old, it was shipped with Windows 8.1 which is supposed to have native support for Bluetooth 4.0. Unfortunately since the unit wasn't shipped with Bluetooth it didn't have the drivers so I had a bit of trouble connecting devices. I finally changed the way Windows Update would run and let it automatically check for updates and that prompted it to install a Servicing Stack. And had to go into Control Panel to change settings. Everything I needed to do I found while searching on the Internet. Once it did that I could connect a Microsoft Surface BT4.0 keyboard and a Nullea 505 Trackball. The only issue is with LE devices and randomization which can't be tweaked in Windows 8.1 but that isn't anything to do with the adapter. I have the same Toshiba laptop dual boot with Linux Mint and it works much more reliably with Linux once I made some tweaks in the bluetooth controls, again related to LE, MAC randomization and privacy. Also plugged it into a Lenovo mini tower that didn't come with bluetooth internally, was Windows 7 upgraded to Windows 10 and had no issues at all, same devices all connected right away without any manual configuration. Not the least expensive bluetooth adapter but if you want something that is a contemporary of an older machine to increase your odds of success it is worth a few extra bucks.

## Features

- Bluetooth Smart Ready 4.0 LE+EDR (Low Energy + Enhanced Data Rate)
- Provides Seamless Connectivity to Consumer Bluetooth Electronics
- Supports up to 80-feet operating range when connected to a Bluetooth Smart device
- OS compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Linux
- Bluetooth software stack for Windows

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00BCU4TZE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #101,102 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #737 in USB Computer Network Adapters |
| Brand | Panda Wireless |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Keyboard, Laptop |
| Compatible Operating System Family | Windows |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (646) |
| Data Link Protocol | Bluetooth, USB |
| Data Transfer Rate | 3 Megabits Per Second |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth, USB |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11.2L x 9.4W x 1.3H centimeters |
| Item Weight | 0.1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Panda Wireless |
| Mfr Part Number | 1 |
| Model Number | PBU40 |
| UPC | 883400053483 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Panda Wireless
- **Colour:** black
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop, Keyboard, Laptop
- **Hardware interface:** Bluetooth, USB
- **Product dimensions:** 11.2L x 9.4W x 1.3H centimeters

## Images

![Bluetooth 4.0 USB Nano Adapter - Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Mint, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, Lubuntu, Zorin, BackTrack5 R3, Kali Linux, Raspbrian Wheezy and OpenELEC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PZEfdYocL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: will it work with linux mint debian on an eeepc?**
A: Plug and play on linux mint

**Q: Is there a way to connect with Bluetooth Devices that do not need a passcode? Most of my Bluetooth devices are this way and I cannot connect with the given bluetooth stack(driver).  I have tried other drivers from online, but the bluetooth devices disconnect within a fewe minutes and are buggy when they are connected.**
A: Works on Raspian: I'm using it with raspian for the raspberry pi Model B+ and in the raspian bluetooth device connection setup, it asks me for for a code, I just choose random, and then it waits.  The screen then asks if I want to serial connect.  I select "Yes" then it's connected.  I'm doing this with ipega 9017 BT controllers and wiimotes.

**Q: does this have 2.0 edr support for ps3 controllers**
A: This adapter is backward compatible with Bluetooth 2.0 EDR. It should workwith PS3 controller on any Windows computer.

**Q: does it work with mac without any additional softwares?**
A: It doesn't work with OS X 10.7 or higher due to the software changes by Apple.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***K on 23 June 2025*

Works on Linux Mint (Ubuntu), yippee

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***. on 15 March 2026*

I bought this for a Toshiba laptop that didn't come with a bluetooth adapter installed when built. Old, it was shipped with Windows 8.1 which is supposed to have native support for Bluetooth 4.0. Unfortunately since the unit wasn't shipped with Bluetooth it didn't have the drivers so I had a bit of trouble connecting devices. I finally changed the way Windows Update would run and let it automatically check for updates and that prompted it to install a Servicing Stack. And had to go into Control Panel to change settings. Everything I needed to do I found while searching on the Internet. Once it did that I could connect a Microsoft Surface BT4.0 keyboard and a Nullea 505 Trackball. The only issue is with LE devices and randomization which can't be tweaked in Windows 8.1 but that isn't anything to do with the adapter. I have the same Toshiba laptop dual boot with Linux Mint and it works much more reliably with Linux once I made some tweaks in the bluetooth controls, again related to LE, MAC randomization and privacy. Also plugged it into a Lenovo mini tower that didn't come with bluetooth internally, was Windows 7 upgraded to Windows 10 and had no issues at all, same devices all connected right away without any manual configuration. Not the least expensive bluetooth adapter but if you want something that is a contemporary of an older machine to increase your odds of success it is worth a few extra bucks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***R on 14 February 2026*

Using Linux Manjaro KDE i first plugged it in the USB 3.0 port on a HP8560P laptop. Laptop recognized the adapter without having to install any driver and had no problem pairing Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless headphones. The audio keep cutting in and out when listing to music in bedroom about 18 ft from laptop and other rooms in a small house. The signal only had to go around one corner to get to bedroom. I then plugged it into a USB 2.0 port on laptop then audio did not cut out in any room in house on 1st floor. Did a google search to see why audio keeps cutting out for bluetooth headphones on usb 3.0 port. It said audio cuts out because USB 3.0 ports emit radio frequency noise in the 2.4GHz spectrum, which directly interferes with Bluetooth signals. This interference causes data loss between the dongle and headphones, resulting in choppy audio. Moving the adapter to a USB 2.0 port or using a USB extender usually fixes this. The sound quality is excellent. Like the reviews said it is plug and play on Linux. I recommend it but use USB 2.0 port or a short 6” USB 2.0 extender cable connected to USB 3.0 port which will also stop radio frequency interference and audio should not cut out. When watching videos on Youtube in 1080P HD video quality the audio is in sync with their lips, don’t notice any lag with my Sony WH-1000X4 wireless headphones. Maybe it depends on what version bluetooth the headphones and computer are using?

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*Last updated: 2026-05-22*