Does a non-apple bluetooth device such as a mouse need a dongle with Mac MIni?

I have just ordered a referbished Mac Mini. I know the Apple Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard does not need a dongle, but I am curious if non-Apple bluetooth devices such as a mouse need one?

No, they do not need a dongle. They can use the built-in BT

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