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StarTech.com USB infra-red mini adapter vs StarTech.com USB to Class 1 Bluetooth Adapter

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- USB infra-red mini adapter:4 Mbit/s
- USB to Class 1 Bluetooth Adapter:0.723 Mbit/s
Compatible operating systems
- USB infra-red mini adapter:Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME & XP
- USB to Class 1 Bluetooth Adapter:Windows 98SE/2000/ME & XP
Width
- USB infra-red mini adapter:20 mm
- USB to Class 1 Bluetooth Adapter:18 mm
Height
- USB infra-red mini adapter:10 mm
- USB to Class 1 Bluetooth Adapter:12 mm
Weight
- USB infra-red mini adapter:70 g
- USB to Class 1 Bluetooth Adapter:10 g

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Comparison of USB infra-red mini adapter, USB to Class 1 Bluetooth Adapter
20 specifications	A StarTech.com USB infra-red mini adapter View product	B StarTech.com USB to Class 1 Bluetooth Adapter View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interface	USB	USB
InterfaceKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	4 Mbit/s	0.723 Mbit/s
Full duplexKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 - 2.48 GHz
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 m
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
Designidentical
InternalKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	FCC, CE & VCCI	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME & XP	Windows 98SE/2000/ME & XP
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	20 mm	18 mm
HeightDiffers	10 mm	12 mm
WeightDiffers	70 g	10 g
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	49.2 mm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	USB: v1.1, IrDA: v1.3, SIR, MIR, FIR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Driver CD	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	1-USB A Male	Unknown — not stated by the source

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