Alternatives for Fenvi T919

[HackSn0w]

Hi guys,
I don't have any built-in WiFi + Bluetooth card in my Hack Pro 2019 but I want to buy one that is reliable and can enable all functionalities from regular Mac like WiFi, Bluetooth, AirDrop, Handoff etc. After doing a research on the internet, I found out that Fenvi T919 is one of the best options because it has native support and works up to the latest Ventura but the only problem for me is the price. Can you recommend me any other cheaper alternatives that also have native support and has all the native functionalities?

 

[kennypowers]

The Fenvi FV-HB1200 is a bit cheaper and works well out of the box (if you've mapped your USB ports correctly).

 

[HackSn0w]

The Fenvi FV-HB1200 is a bit cheaper and works well out of the box (if you've mapped your USB ports correctly).

Thank you a lot for the recommendation! Can I ask you if this card works on the latest Ventura and if it works out of the box or requires kext files?

 

[kennypowers]

I have it running on my build, Ventura 13.1 and there are no kexts needed (works out of the box).

 

[HackSn0w]

I have it running on my build, Ventura 13.1 and there are no kexts needed (works out of the box).

Also one final question (sorry if i am annoying). Does Continuity Camera feature work with this card or not?

 

[trs96]

I don't have any built-in WiFi + Bluetooth card in my Hack Pro 2019 but I want to buy one that is reliable and can enable all functionalities from regular Mac like WiFi, Bluetooth, AirDrop, Handoff etc. After doing a research on the internet, I found out that Fenvi T919 is one of the best options because it has native support and works up to the latest Ventura but the only problem for me is the price. Can you recommend me any other cheaper alternatives that also have native support and has all the native functionalities?

It costs a lot less these days to simply assemble your own from a real iMac WIFI/BT card and an adapter.

Apple iMac Late 2013 - Mid 2015 21.5" A1418 27" A1419 Airport / Bluetooth Card | eBay

Apple iMac Late 2013 - Mid 2015 21.5" A1418 27" A1419 Airport / Bluetooth Card 661-7514 <br> <br>BCM94360CD <br>653-0014.

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I've found this adapter to work the best out of about 5 that I've purchased over the past 6 years.

PCI-E Wireless WIFI Card Compatible for Broadcom BCM94360CD/BCM94331CD 643131531199 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for PCI-E Wireless WIFI Card Compatible for Broadcom BCM94360CD/BCM94331CD at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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With many adapters like this, the BT cable connectors are not well made. This one (linked above) has always enabled
BT when connected up to the USB 2.0 header. USB 2.0 internal header must be mapped and set as internal (255) for this to work. Do this in the USBPorts kext.

Total cost for everything is 30.88 plus whatever state tax you might pay.
The Fenvi T919 costs about $46 plus tax on Newegg.

fenvi FV-T919 Hackintosh 1750Mbps PCI-E Wifi Adapter - Newegg.com

Buy fenvi FV-T919 Hackintosh 1750Mbps Wireless PCI-E Bluetooth 4.0 BCM94360 Wifi Adapter For macOS Catalina/Big Sur/Monterey/Wi-fi Card For PC, Up to 1300M (5Ghz), Dual Band 802.11ac, Airdrop/Handoff with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

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The Fenvi HB-1200 isn't as fast and the range is less but it gets the job done. Cost is $32.50 on Newegg.

Fenvi FV-HB1200 Desktop Wireless AC1200 Wi-Fi Adapter - Newegg.com

Buy Fenvi FV-HB1200 Desktop Wireless-AC Dual Band 1200Mbps PCIE Wifi Card,support Hackintosh Wi-Fi Adapter, Bluetooth 4.0, Windows 7/10/11,compatible with mac OS Big Sur/Monterey/Catalina,Airdrop,Handoff with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

www.newegg.com

 

[HackSn0w]

It costs a lot less these days to simply assemble your own from a real iMac WIFI/BT card and an adapter.

Apple iMac Late 2013 - Mid 2015 21.5" A1418 27" A1419 Airport / Bluetooth Card | eBay

Apple iMac Late 2013 - Mid 2015 21.5" A1418 27" A1419 Airport / Bluetooth Card 661-7514 <br> <br>BCM94360CD <br>653-0014.

www.ebay.com

I've found this adapter to work the best out of about 5 that I've purchased over the past 6 years.

PCI-E Wireless WIFI Card Compatible for Broadcom BCM94360CD/BCM94331CD 643131531199 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for PCI-E Wireless WIFI Card Compatible for Broadcom BCM94360CD/BCM94331CD at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

With many adapters like this, the BT cable connectors are not well made. This one (linked above) has always enabled
BT when connected up to the USB 2.0 header. USB 2.0 internal header must be mapped and set as internal (255) for this to work. Do this in the USBPorts kext.

Total cost for everything is 30.88 plus whatever state tax you might pay.
The Fenvi T919 costs about $46 plus tax on Newegg.

fenvi FV-T919 Hackintosh 1750Mbps PCI-E Wifi Adapter - Newegg.com

Buy fenvi FV-T919 Hackintosh 1750Mbps Wireless PCI-E Bluetooth 4.0 BCM94360 Wifi Adapter For macOS Catalina/Big Sur/Monterey/Wi-fi Card For PC, Up to 1300M (5Ghz), Dual Band 802.11ac, Airdrop/Handoff with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

www.newegg.com

The Fenvi HB-1200 isn't as fast and the range is less but it gets the job done. Cost is $32.50 on Newegg.

Fenvi FV-HB1200 Desktop Wireless AC1200 Wi-Fi Adapter - Newegg.com

Buy Fenvi FV-HB1200 Desktop Wireless-AC Dual Band 1200Mbps PCIE Wifi Card,support Hackintosh Wi-Fi Adapter, Bluetooth 4.0, Windows 7/10/11,compatible with mac OS Big Sur/Monterey/Catalina,Airdrop,Handoff with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

www.newegg.com

Thanks for your advice! I will keep it in mind.

 

[10tacle]

I have a Fenvi T919 myself and it’s still the best card you can get for a Hackintosh.

But why is it that there aren’t any newer cards with Bluetooth 5.X support anyway? I always thought there must be at least a couple of newer Macs that have BT 5. Why are there no cards with those chips on it? Or are real Macs still on BT 4?

 

[Edhawk]

They do, but the new WiFi/BT 5.0 & 6.0 cards that Apple use are soldered to the logic board. So there is no second hand market, as was the case with the BT 4.0/4.2 cards. All iPhones, MacBook Pro's from 2018 onwards use BT 5.0 or newer. Apple Silicon systems use BT 6.0.

Unfortunately, no Broadcom Resellers are offering the new WiFi/BT 5.0/6.0 cards that Apple use in their newer systems, not on the open market. If there were the Chinese market would be flooded with improved WiFi ax & BT 5.0 or 6.0 cards for Hackintosh's.

 

[Bustycat]

They do, but the new WiFi/BT 5.0 & 6.0 cards that Apple use are soldered to the logic board. So there is no second hand market, as was the case with the BT 4.0/4.2 cards. All iPhones, MacBook Pro's from 2018 onwards use BT 5.0 or newer. Apple Silicon systems use BT 6.0.

Unfortunately, no Broadcom Resellers are offering the new WiFi/BT 5.0/6.0 cards that Apple use in their newer systems, not on the open market. If there were the Chinese market would be flooded with improved WiFi ax & BT 5.0 or 6.0 cards for Hackintosh's.

You may confuse with the versions of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The latest Mac models support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Hackintosh can adopt up to Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.x only. The Wi-Fi Alliance does not permit the term like Wi-Fi 5.0 at all.