TP-Link
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+Delivers 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases
−Speed is capped at 2.5 Gbps
$27.99-7%List: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Delivers 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases
+Uses a standard RJ45 Ethernet port
Cons−Speed is capped at 2.5 Gbps
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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Qronoz
2.5 Speed, PCIe
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit networks
+PCIe interface fits a standard desktop expansion slot
+Includes an active cooling fan
−Active fan adds a moving part that can make noise
$25.99-13%Was: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit networks
+PCIe interface fits a standard desktop expansion slot
+Includes an active cooling fan
Cons−Active fan adds a moving part that can make noise
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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Rielincard
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Realtek RTL8125B chip
+Low-profile bracket for small cases
$16.01-11%Was: $17.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Realtek RTL8125B chip
+Low-profile bracket for small cases
+Uses a single PCIe x1 lane
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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StarTech.comSpec score 7.1
2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Single RJ45 port supports 2.5GbE connections
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop connectivity
+Uses an Intel network chip
$77.34-6%List: $81.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.1
Pros+Single RJ45 port supports 2.5GbE connections
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop connectivity
+Uses an Intel network chip
+Low profile design fits small form factor cases
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−1 ports: 91 of the 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.2
2.5 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Two RJ45 ports for dual wired connections
+2.5Gbps speed per port
+Connects to a PCIe slot
−Takes up a PCIe slot
$116.07
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+Two RJ45 ports for dual wired connections
+2.5Gbps speed per port
+Connects to a PCIe slot
Cons−Takes up a PCIe slot
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 17 of 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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X-MediaSpec score 7.1
2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, Intel
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard Gigabit
+PCIe x1 slot fits smaller expansion slots
+Low-profile bracket for compact builds
−Single port limits connections to one network
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsAkpzkyywn
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel
+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Intel I226 chip
+Connects to a PCIe slot
−Takes up a PCIe slot
$193.90
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Intel I226 chip
+Connects to a PCIe slot
Cons−Takes up a PCIe slot
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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YrwygcgwySpec score 7.4
2.5 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Four RJ45 ports for four wired connections
+2.5 Gbps speed per port
+PCIe interface for desktop expansion
−Requires an available PCIe slot
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score7.4
Pros+Four RJ45 ports for four wired connections
+2.5 Gbps speed per port
+PCIe interface for desktop expansion
Cons−Requires an available PCIe slot
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page+4 ports: only 3 of 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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ULANSeN
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Also falls back to 1000 and 100 Mbps
+Installs in a PCI Express x1 slot
$18.99-5%Was: $19.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Also falls back to 1000 and 100 Mbps
+Installs in a PCI Express x1 slot
+Low-profile bracket fits small form factor cases
+Uses a Realtek RTL8125B controller
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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VogzoneSpec score 7.1
2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Single RJ45 port for 2.5GbE copper networking
+Backward compatible with 1GbE and 100MbE networks
+Low-profile form factor fits compact chassis
−Only one network port per card
$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.1
Pros+Single RJ45 port for 2.5GbE copper networking
+Backward compatible with 1GbE and 100MbE networks
+Low-profile form factor fits compact chassis
+Uses a PCIe x1 slot, common on desktop motherboards
Cons−Only one network port per card
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−1 ports: 91 of the 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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Binardat
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Realtek RTL8125B chip
+Connects to a PCIe slot
−Takes up a PCIe slot
$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Realtek RTL8125B chip
+Connects to a PCIe slot
+Supports PXE boot
Cons−Takes up a PCIe slot
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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BrosTrend
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+2.5 Gbps PCIe network card with RJ45 port
+Low-profile bracket included for compact cases
+Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7
−Requires a free PCIe slot inside the computer
$21.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps PCIe network card with RJ45 port
+Low-profile bracket included for compact cases
+Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7
Cons−Requires a free PCIe slot inside the computer
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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BrosTrend
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+2.5 Gbps PCIe network card with RJ45 port
+Low-profile bracket included for compact cases
+Listed for Ubuntu, Mint and Kali Linux
−Requires a free PCIe slot inside the computer
$27.29
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps PCIe network card with RJ45 port
+Low-profile bracket included for compact cases
+Listed for Ubuntu, Mint and Kali Linux
Cons−Requires a free PCIe slot inside the computer
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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Wavlink
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+PCIe card adds a wired 2.5 Gbps port to desktops
+RJ45 port connects directly to standard Ethernet cables
+Low-profile design fits small form factor PCs
−Wired-only card with no wireless connectivity
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+PCIe card adds a wired 2.5 Gbps port to desktops
+RJ45 port connects directly to standard Ethernet cables
+Low-profile design fits small form factor PCs
+Supports 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps speeds
Cons−Wired-only card with no wireless connectivity
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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H!Fiber.comSpec score 7.1
2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+Realtek RTL8125 chip
+Low-profile bracket for compact PCs
−Single port limits to one network connection
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score7.1
Pros+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+Realtek RTL8125 chip
+Low-profile bracket for compact PCs
+Uses only an x1 PCIe lane
Cons−Single port limits to one network connection
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−1 ports: 91 of the 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.4
2.5 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Four RJ45 ports in a single card
+PCIe interface for modern desktops and servers
+Realtek RTL8125BG and Intel i226 chipset options
$325.14
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.4
Pros+Four RJ45 ports in a single card
+PCIe interface for modern desktops and servers
+Realtek RTL8125BG and Intel i226 chipset options
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page+4 ports: only 3 of 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.2
2.5 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+2.5 Gbps speed on each RJ45 port
+Two RJ45 ports for two connections
+PCI Express interface with Intel I226 chip
$210.14
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+2.5 Gbps speed on each RJ45 port
+Two RJ45 ports for two connections
+PCI Express interface with Intel I226 chip
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 17 of 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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10GtekSpec score 7.1
2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Supports 2.5G, gigabit, and 100Mbps speeds
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop computers
+Uses a single RJ45 port for wired connections
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.1
Pros+Supports 2.5G, gigabit, and 100Mbps speeds
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop computers
+Uses a single RJ45 port for wired connections
+Uses a Realtek chip for network connectivity
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−1 ports: 91 of the 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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6COMSpec score 7.1
2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Single RJ45 port for a standard Ethernet cable
+Installs in a PCI Express x1 slot
$18.04
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.1
Pros+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Single RJ45 port for a standard Ethernet cable
+Installs in a PCI Express x1 slot
+Low-profile bracket fits small form factor cases
+Uses a Realtek RTL8125B controller
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−1 ports: 91 of the 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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Yeeliya
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Installs in a PCI Express slot
+Uses a single x1 PCIe lane
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Installs in a PCI Express slot
+Uses a single x1 PCIe lane
+Low-profile bracket fits small form factor cases
+Uses a Realtek chip
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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Derapid
2.5 Speed, PCIe, Realtek
+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Installs in a PCI Express x1 slot
+Low-profile bracket fits small form factor cases
$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Installs in a PCI Express x1 slot
+Low-profile bracket fits small form factor cases
+Uses a Realtek RTL8125 chip
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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ULANSeN
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel
+Two 2.5GBase-T RJ45 ports
+Intel I225-V and I226-V controllers
+Supports 2500, 1000 and 100Mbps speeds
$45.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Two 2.5GBase-T RJ45 ports
+Intel I225-V and I226-V controllers
+Supports 2500, 1000 and 100Mbps speeds
+PCIe 3.1 interface
+Low-profile bracket fits compact cases
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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Mercusys
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+2.5 Gigabit speed over RJ45 ports
+Low-profile design fits small cases
+Energy Efficient Ethernet support
$23.47
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gigabit speed over RJ45 ports
+Low-profile design fits small cases
+Energy Efficient Ethernet support
+Flow control support
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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Netely
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard Gigabit
+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cables
+Low-profile design fits compact cases
$25.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard Gigabit
+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cables
+Low-profile design fits compact cases
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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OLurkthu
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel
+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking
+Intel I226V chip listed
+PCIe interface fits desktop motherboards
$23.79
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking
+Intel I226V chip listed
+PCIe interface fits desktop motherboards
+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cables
+Cable included with the card
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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ULANSeN
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+Intel I226-V chip
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
$23.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+Intel I226-V chip
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Low profile bracket for small form factor cases
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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ZimaboardSpec score 7.4
2.5 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, Intel
+Four ports for multiple 2.5GbE connections
+2.5 Gbps speed per port, faster than gigabit
+Intel i226-V chip for 2.5GbE networking
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score7.4
Pros+Four ports for multiple 2.5GbE connections
+2.5 Gbps speed per port, faster than gigabit
+Intel i226-V chip for 2.5GbE networking
+PCIe x4 interface for the card's bus connection
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page+4 ports: only 3 of 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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QNAPSpec score 7.2
2.5 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Two RJ45 ports for 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
+Intel chip for wired networking
+Uses a PCIe x2 interface
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Two RJ45 ports for 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
+Intel chip for wired networking
+Uses a PCIe x2 interface
Compared with the 31 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 17 of 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
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