Bluetooth 5.3 USB audio transmitter?

[leakedbrainexclusive]

I would like to add bluetooth 5.3 support to my mac through some USB adapter to pair with headphones supporting this version. I've found there exists the Nura Bluetooth® 5.3 Audio Transmitter for around 70$, which seems a bit steep compared to sub 10$ usb bluetooth 5.3 adapters I tend to find browsing Amazon and the likes, but those cheap USB adapters are windows only.

Any suggestions for alternatives or is this the only option now for Macs?

 

[JasonCManley]

Hi, did you happen to ever find a solution? I'm also looking at the Nura Bluetooth® 5.3 Audio Transmitter.

Another option seems to be the Creative Labs BT-W3X.

Since we are on Mac (Mac Studio, gen 1, for me) I would like to hear real world experiences before buying though.

 

[leakedbrainexclusive]

I tested the headphones I had with Bluetooth 5.3 on paper with a newer phone supporting the protocol but they don't actually use the new features and drop sound quality, so I've given it a rest until I get good ones.

 

[JasonCManley]

I tested the headphones I had with Bluetooth 5.3 on paper with a newer phone supporting the protocol but they don't actually use the new features and drop sound quality, so I've given it a rest until I get good ones.

Gotcha. The only Bluetooth headphones I have are my AirPods Pro 2nd gen; those are 5.3.