If you’ve ever felt like your wireless headphones sound better on one device than another, Noble Audio has a fix. The company’s latest release, Sceptre, is a pocket-sized Bluetooth dongle designed to upgrade the wireless audio coming from your phone, laptop or tablet – so you can enjoy better sound without replacing your favourite headphones or earphones.
Sceptre connects via USB-C and works as an external Bluetooth transmitter, sidestepping the often limited wireless hardware inside everyday devices. It runs on Qualcomm’s QCC5181 chipset with Bluetooth 5.4 and supports advanced codecs including LDAC and aptX Adaptive, alongside AAC and SBC. In plain terms, that means clearer, more detailed and reliable wireless audio as long as your headphones or speakers support those formats too.
It’s not just about music, either. Noble says Sceptre is built for general media use, so streaming video, gaming and calls should all benefit from a more stable, consistent connection. The dongle supports standard Bluetooth profiles (HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP) for audio playback and controls, and offers a wireless range of up to 20 metres in typical environments.
One particularly useful feature is the charge-through USB-C design. You can keep your phone, tablet or laptop powered while Sceptre is in use – perfect for long flights, commutes or desk sessions where battery drain is a concern.
Setup is handled through the Noble app for the initial pairing, after which the dongle can be plugged into any compatible device as needed.
Priced at $69.99/£64.99/€69.99, Sceptre launches on 6 February 2026 and will be available direct from Noble Audio and selected retailers.
Learn more at Noble Audio.
Get the MusicTech newsletter
Get the latest news, reviews and tutorials to your inbox.
