In this study the authors present a possible solution for a compact printed folded dipole antenna, designed to match an nRF51822 Bluetooth Smart device. The use of a differential design avoids the need for a balun and the matching network between the IC and the antenna, therefore, reducing the power loss in these components. The performance of the proposed printed dipole is compared with the standard application of a quarter-wave monopole antenna as proposed by the manufacturer and a commercial ceramic antenna. It is shown that the proposed design presents better radiation properties than the other two approaches, which resulted in an increased communication range of the system by 50%. Measurements are compared with simulation to attest the validity of the authors’ proposal.