What is the difference between the Profile Tuning Suite (PTS) Dongles?

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. 

BR/EDR/LE - up to Core Spec v4.2 supported LE Only - up to Core Spec v5.4 supported (Laird Connectivity, part number 451-00004) Intel PTS-BE200v2 BT-SIG PTS USB Bluetooth Kit/Dongle (BR/EDR/LE) NEW Intel BE200 Bluetooth v5.4 wireless module (BR/EDR/LE) NEW LE Only - up to Core Spec v6.0 supported Nordic NRF54L15-DK
This PTS dongle supports LE/BR/EDR test cases up to Core Spec v4.2 only 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 v6.0 This PTS dongle supports LE/BR/EDR test cases up to Core Spec v5.4 This PTS dongle supports LE ONLY test cases up to Core Spec v6.0
  • Supports the majority of PTS test cases
  • Does not support features requiring Core Spec v5.0+ (e.g., Extended Advertising, Isochronous Channels)
  • Only supported by PTS Version 8.0.0 and higher
  • Cannot be used for testing BR/EDR test cases
  • Supported by PTS Version 8.11.1 and higher
  • Supports the majority of PTS test cases including Core Spec v5.0+ features (Extended Advertising, Isochronous Channels)
  • Only supported by PTS Version 8.6.0 and higher
  • Supports Core Spec v5.0+ features including Extended Advertising and Isochronous Channels
  • Only supported by PTS Version 8.9.0 and higher
  • Supports Core Spec v6.0+ features including Channel Sounding
  • Cannot be used for testing BR/EDR test cases
Purchase BR/EDR/LE dongle here. LE Only dongle can be purchased from authorized distributors.

Arrow Electronics
Digi-Key Electronics 		Purchase Intel PTS-BE200v2 BT-SIG PTS USB Bluetooth Kit/Dongle (BR/EDR/LE) here. Purchase the Intel BE200 Bluetooth v5.4 wireless module and required USB adaptor and antenna assembly here. NRF54L15-DK can be purchased from authorized distributors.

Nordic Semiconductor Online Store

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