The Best USB Wi-Fi Adapters 2025

1. NETGEAR - Nighthawk AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB 3.0 Adapter - Black

Instantly upgrade to faster Wi-Fi 6 technology. This NETGEAR Nighthawk AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB 3.0 adapter is engineered to provide faster uploading and downloading, more reliable connections, and smoother streaming to your older Windows 10/11 PCs and notebooks. Experience better overall performance for your HD streaming, video conferences, gaming, work, and online learning. Just plug the adapter into the USB port on your PC or notebook for an easy upgrade. Maximize the signal strength where you need it with the state-of-the-art flexible antenna. Enjoy cutting-edge Wi-Fi security with the advanced WPA3 security protocol. Compatible with any Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 router and works best with the NETGEAR Nighthawk Ecosystem and Orbi mesh products (sold separately). Works with all standard Wi-Fi networks.

2. ASUS - USBBT500 Bluetooth Smart Ready USB adapter - Black

Gigabit Ethernet connectivity; provides DOCSIS 3.0 channel bonding of up to 16 download and 4 upload channels; more than 600 Mbps downstream speeds and more than 100 Mbps upstream speeds

The USB-BT500 is a Bluetooth Smart Ready USB adapter with new Bluetooth 5 capabilities. USB-BT500 enables wireless connectivity with a wide range of devices and enjoy up to 2X-faster transmit speeds and 4X-greater range. Slot ASUS USB-BT500 into your PC for an instant upgrade to the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology and enjoy up to 2X-faster transmit speeds and 4X-greater range. Enabling Bluetooth on your PC lets you enjoy the convenience and freedom of wireless connectivity with a wide range of devices, including speakers, headphones and game controllers. The ultra-small USB-BT500 comes with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, which lets you enjoy energy-saving connectivity. In dual mode, USB-BT500 maintains full backward compatibility with Bluetooth 4.x, 3.x, and 2.1. Bluetooth Low Energy technology for energy-saving wireless connectivity. Highly portable and easy to use.

3. ASUS - ROG USB-BE92 BE6500 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 USB Network Adapter - Black

ASUS provides a total solution for the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, from routers to wireless PCIe cards. With carefully designed engineering and supporting software, ASUS Wi-Fi 7 total solution ensures optimized capabilities and performance.

4. NETGEAR - Nighthawk AXE3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E USB 3.0 Adapter - Black

Get high-speed wireless connectivity with this NETGEAR Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6E USB 3.0 adapter. The flip-open antenna design adjusts easily to find optimal signal coverage for your device, while backward compatibility with legacy Wi-Fi technologies, including 802.11a/b/g/n, offers flexibility. This NETGEAR Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6E USB 3.0 adapter supports WPA3 encryption for reliable security.

5. Insignia™ - Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter for Laptops and Desktops Compatible with Windows 8.1, 10, and 11 - Black

Give your computer access to your Bluetooth devices with this Insignia NS-PA3BT5A2B22 Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter. Compatible with Windows 8.1, 10 and 11, a compact USB dongle easily plugs into the side of your compatible PC or laptop, ready to connect wirelessly to your Bluetooth devices. It supports data and audio transfers with data speeds up to 2Mbps, ensuring a reliable and smooth transmission. Even better, it has a low power energy mode, ensuring your battery isn’t being drained when your laptop isn’t plugged in. Ensure you have a reliable connection to your Bluetooth devices with this adapter. This adaptor can support driver automatic installation, but you need to ensure your computer’s internet connection is available and Windows Update is enabled.,

6. NETGEAR - Dual-Band Wireless-AC USB Network Adapter - Black

Gigabit Ethernet connectivity; provides DOCSIS 3.0 channel bonding of up to 16 download and 4 upload channels; more than 600 Mbps downstream speeds and more than 100 Mbps upstream speeds

Upgrade home or office networks with this NETGEAR smart router. It delivers high-speed dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet connections for enhanced gaming and video streaming, and the external antennas improve coverage for larger spaces. This NETGEAR smart router works with the Nighthawk app for effortless operation and control via smartphones.

7. ASUS - Dual-Band AC1200 USB Network Adapter - Black

Gigabit Ethernet connectivity; provides DOCSIS 3.0 channel bonding of up to 16 download and 4 upload channels; more than 600 Mbps downstream speeds and more than 100 Mbps upstream speeds

ASUS USB-AC53 Nano USB Wifi Adapter delivers an instant Plug and Play providing 802.11ac Wifi standard for desktops and laptops. The dual-band wireless AC1200 USB adapter features 2.4GHz and 5GHz connectivity coupled with MU-MIMO technology.

8. ASUS - USB-AX56 Nano AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 USB Network Adapter - Black

Achieve blazing online speeds with this ASUS NANO wireless adapter. It offers selectable 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for a clearer signal, and its built-in 2x2 patch antennas increase the signal's range for better network coverage. This ASUS NANO wireless adapter includes a clip to attach it to notebook computers and a cradle with a long USB cord for desktop use.

9. TP-Link - AXE5400 Wi-Fi 6E High Gain Wireless USB Adapter - Black

Upgrade your PC to Wi-Fi 6E with the Archer TXE5400UH Wi-Fi 6 Tri-Band USB Adapter! This powerful adapter features Wi-Fi 6E technology, the new 6 GHz band, and a multi-angled high-gain antenna, unlocking blazing-fast speeds and wider coverage. Experience interference-free signals and minimal speed drops with 7 additional 160 MHz channels exclusive to Wi-Fi 6E devices. Plus, WPA3, the latest Wi-Fi security protocol, shields your network and data. The 3.9FT cable offers flexible placement within your workspace, while its detachable design ensures portable connectivity on the go. Elevate your PC Wi-Fi and level up with the Archer TXE5400UH today.

10. ASUS - USB-BE92 Nano Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 USB Network Adapter - Black

ASUS provides a total solution for the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, from routers to wireless PCIe cards. With carefully designed engineering and supporting software, ASUS Wi-Fi 7 total solution ensures optimized capabilities and performance.