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Network Cards

1,232 network cards from TP-Link, Intel, UGREEN and more. Most cost $6 to $686, and half cost less than $25.

Recommended Network Cards

StarTech.comSpec score 7.5

10 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+Four SFP+ ports for four 10 Gbps connections
+10 Gbps speed per port
+PCIe x8 interface for high-bandwidth installs
−Occupies a PCIe x8 slot, larger than typical cards
$251.79-50%Was: $506.89
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Plugable

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps wired speed for faster networking than gigabit
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Dual USB-C and USB connectors for wider device compatibility
$19.99-33%List: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
TRENDnetSpec score 7.2

1 Speed, 2 Ports, USB, RJ45

+Two gigabit RJ45 ports from one connection
+USB Type-C power input for the splitter
+Connects through a USB interface
−Splits one connection, so both ports share its bandwidth
$14.99-25%List: $19.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
ASUS

PCIe

+Adds WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 through a PCIe card
+Includes two external antennas for signal reception
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
−Requires an open PCIe slot in the computer
$29.99-25%List: $39.99
as of 11/03/2026 20:06 PST - Details
Plugable

5 Speed, USB, Realtek

+Uses a Realtek RTL8157 chip
+Connects through a USB bus
+Adds Ethernet to USB-C devices without a native port
−Requires a free USB-C port
$29.95-25%List: $39.95
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Cudy

USB

+USB 3.0 interface for a faster link
+WPA3 security support
+High-gain antenna design
−Requires a free USB port on the computer
$9.90-23%Was: $12.90
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Lenovo

USB, RJ45

+Adds a wired RJ45 Ethernet port through USB 3.0
+Made by Lenovo for ThinkPad laptop use
+Compact USB adapter for travel and desk setups
−Needs a free USB port on the computer
$14.99-17%List: $17.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
UGREEN

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps speed over RJ45 for faster wired networks
+Aluminum body for a sturdy build
+Realtek chip for the network connection
−Requires a USB-C port on the host device
$25.99-13%List: $29.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:08 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.1

1 Speed, 1 Ports, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit speed over a USB 3.0 Type A connection
+Portable single-port design
+Supports 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
$24.99-11%Was: $28.13
as of 11/03/2026 21:08 PST - Details
J5create

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB 3.0 connection for a wired Ethernet port
+Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet speeds up to gigabit
+Has an RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
−Limited to gigabit speed, below 10 Gbps options
$22.99-8%List: $24.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:08 PST - Details
Anker

1 Speed, USB

+Provides 1 Gbps Ethernet speed over a USB-C connection
+Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps wired network speeds
+Portable design for carrying with a laptop or tablet
−Requires a free USB-C port on the device
$14.99-7%Was: $16.14
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
StarTech.comSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+10 Gbps speed over RJ45 copper
+Low profile bracket fits small form factor cases
+Jumbo frame support for larger packets
−Only two PCIe lanes limit peak throughput
$172.99-6%List: $183.46
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
IOGEAR

USB

+USB connection for use with a computer
+Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup push-button pairing
+Wi-Fi speeds of up to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz
−Wi-Fi speeds limited to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz
$46.99-6%List: $49.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Satechi

1 Speed, USB

+Gigabit Ethernet speed of 1 Gbps
+Aluminum body for a solid build
+Connects through a USB-C port
−Gigabit speed is the limit for this adapter
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
LenovoSpec score 7.5

25 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, SFP28

+Four SFP28 ports in one card
+Supports 25 Gbps speeds per port
+PCI Express 4.0 interface with x16 lanes
−Requires a PCIe slot in a compatible server
$4,465.00
as of 11/03/2026 20:07 PST - Details
QNAPSpec score 7.3

25 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, Intel

+25 Gbps speed per port for high-bandwidth networks
+Two ports for redundant or parallel connections
+Intel chip with FEC for reliable data transfer
−Requires a PCIe x8 slot
$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
StarTech.comSpec score 7.2

10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two ports for two separate 10 Gbps Ethernet connections
+10 Gbps speed, well above standard gigabit Ethernet
+PCIe x4 interface for desktop motherboards
−Uses a PCIe x4 slot, which many boards lack
$216.36
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
SynologySpec score 7.1

10 Speed, 1 Ports

+Single port provides 10GbE network connectivity
+Suited to a 10 Gigabit Ethernet upgrade on one connection
+Fits a single-port network card slot setup
−Only one port limits simultaneous network connections
$129.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details

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