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473 network cards from TP-Link, Intel, UGREEN and more. Most cost $6 to $46, and half cost less than $15.

Recommended Network Cards

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
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 11/04/2026 11:07 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 11/04/2026 11:07 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 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
HP

1 Ports, USB, RJ45

+Single RJ45 port for a wired Ethernet connection
+Connects through a USB-C port on laptops
+Supports 1 Gbps data transfer rate
$18.39-8%Was: $19.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 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
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
Cudy

USB

+Dual-band Wi-Fi with 433 and 200 Mbps rates
+Nano USB design stays flush in the port
+Adds wireless networking to desktops without built-in Wi-Fi
−Supports up to 650 Mbps, below newer Wi-Fi standards
$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
StarTech.com

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+Supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speeds over a USB connection
+Uses a Realtek chip for network connectivity
+Multi-speed design works with NBASE-T networks
−Speed depends on the USB port and cable used
$44.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
StarTech.com

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB-C connection for laptops and modern computers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
−USB-based adapter, slower than a PCIe card
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
StarTech.com

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB-C connection for laptops and modern computers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
−USB-based adapter, slower than a PCIe card
$42.48
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Plugable

USB

+Compact micro form factor
+Connects through a USB interface
+Supports Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
−Bluetooth 4.0 is older than current standards
No current price. Check it at the store.
StarTech.com

USB

+Supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands
+Uses 802.11ac Wi-Fi for wireless connections
+Connects through a USB port for laptops and desktops
$25.45
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
ASUS

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps wired speed for faster transfers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+USB-C connection for modern laptops
$33.73
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
Belkin

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit Ethernet speed of 1 Gbps
+Standard RJ45 port for wired network cables
+Connects through a USB-C port
$32.41
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
Belkin

2.5 Speed, USB

+Provides 2.5 Gb Ethernet speed through a USB-C port
+USB-IF certified for Thunderbolt 3 and 4 compatibility
+Connects a USB-C device to a wired network
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
EDUP

USB

+Connects through a USB interface
+Supports dual band 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz Wi-Fi
+Designed for desktop PC use
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details
Plugable

1 Speed, USB, ASIX

+Gigabit 1 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Uses an ASIX chip
+Connects through a USB 3.0 interface
$19.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details

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