What is the difference between the Profile Tuning Suite (PTS) Dongles? – Bluetooth SIG Help & Support

As of 06-Jun 2024, PTS supports integration with Intel’s BE200 Bluetooth Radio module (BR/EDR/LE).

The dongles described on this page will continue to be available and supported for the foreseeable future.

NEW Intel BE200 Bluetooth v5.4 wireless module (BR/EDR/LE)	LE Only - up to Core Spec v5.4 supported (Laird Connectivity, part number 451-00004)	BR/EDR/LE - up to Core Spec v4.2 supported

This PTS dongle supports LE/BR/EDR test cases up to Core Spec v5.4	This PTS dongle supports only LE test cases up to Core Spec v5.4	This PTS dongle supports LE/BR/EDR test cases up to Core Spec v4.2 only
Supports the majority of PTS test cases including the ones that require Bluetooth Core Spec 5.0 or newer features such as Extended Advertising or Isochronous Channels	Only supported by PTS Version 8.0.0 and higher Cannot be used for testing BR/EDR test cases	Supports the majority of PTS test cases except for the ones that require Bluetooth Core Spec 5.0 or newer features such as Extended Advertising or Isochronous Channels
Purchase the Intel BE200 Bluetooth 5.4 wireless module and the required USB adaptor and antenna assembly here.	LE Only dongle can be purchased from authorized distributors. Arrow Electronics Digi-Key Electronics Note: These are just two possible distributors, the dongle can be purchased from other authorized distributors.	Purchase BR/EDR/LE dongle here.

Please refer to the PTS Dongle Comparison Chart for the list of specific Bluetooth features supported by each dongle.

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