StarTech.comSpec score 7.2
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 score7.2
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 20 Network Cards on this page−1 ports: 63 of the 81 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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X-MediaSpec score 7.2
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 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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OLurkthu
2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Intel
+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking than gigabit
+Intel chip for wired connectivity
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
−Requires an M.2 B+M key slot on the motherboard
$51.89
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking than gigabit
+Intel chip for wired connectivity
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Supports IPv4 and IPv6 and EEE offload
Cons−Requires an M.2 B+M key slot on the motherboard
Compared with the 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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YrwygcgwySpec score 7.6
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
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Spec score7.6
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 20 Network Cards on this page+4 ports: only 1 of 81 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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SerounderSpec score 7.2
2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, M.2, RJ45
+Single 2.5 Gbps port for faster wired networking
+Uses an M.2 B M connection for a compact build
+Intel chip with RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
−Requires a free M.2 slot on the motherboard
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Single 2.5 Gbps port for faster wired networking
+Uses an M.2 B M connection for a compact build
+Intel chip with RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
+Plug and play installation for Windows 10
Cons−Requires a free M.2 slot on the motherboard
Compared with the 20 Network Cards on this page−1 ports: 63 of the 81 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.3
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 score7.3
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 20 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 12 of 81 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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Akpzkyywn
2.5 Speed, Intel
+Single electrical port with 2.5 Gbps speed
+Intel chip for 2.5 gigabit networking
+Diskless design suited to soft router builds
$95.81
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Single electrical port with 2.5 Gbps speed
+Intel chip for 2.5 gigabit networking
+Diskless design suited to soft router builds
Compared with the 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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OLurkthu
2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Intel
+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking
+Intel chip listed for the network controller
+M.2 B+M interface for compact installation
−Needs a free M.2 slot rather than a PCIe slot
$51.60
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking
+Intel chip listed for the network controller
+M.2 B+M interface for compact installation
+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cables
+TSN support listed in the product name
Cons−Needs a free M.2 slot rather than a PCIe slot
Compared with the 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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Raxmolo
2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Intel
+2.5 Gbps speed with multi-gig fallback to 1G and 100M
+Intel i226-V chip for 2.5GbE networking
+M.2 interface fits a spare M.2 slot
−Requires a free M.2 A+E slot
No price recorded yet.
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Pros+2.5 Gbps speed with multi-gig fallback to 1G and 100M
+Intel i226-V chip for 2.5GbE networking
+M.2 interface fits a spare M.2 slot
Cons−Requires a free M.2 A+E slot
Compared with the 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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Rielincard
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel
+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Intel I226-V chip
+Low-profile bracket for small cases
$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Intel I226-V chip
+Low-profile bracket for small cases
+Uses a single PCIe x1 lane
Compared with the 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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Ableconn
2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Intel
+2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speed
+M.2 interface suits embedded systems and mini PCs
+RJ-45 port for standard Ethernet cables
$37.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speed
+M.2 interface suits embedded systems and mini PCs
+RJ-45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Intel chip listed for a known network controller
Compared with the 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 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 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 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 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 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 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 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 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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Peilinze
2.5 Speed, Intel
+Supports 2.5Gbps network speed
+Built on an Intel networking chip
+Uses an I225 and I226 chipset adapter
$23.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Supports 2.5Gbps network speed
+Built on an Intel networking chip
+Uses an I225 and I226 chipset adapter
+Designed for industrial use with server networking boards
Compared with the 20 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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ZimaboardSpec score 7.6
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
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Spec score7.6
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 20 Network Cards on this page+4 ports: only 1 of 81 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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QNAPSpec score 7.3
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 score7.3
Pros+Two RJ45 ports for 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
+Intel chip for wired networking
+Uses a PCIe x2 interface
Compared with the 20 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 12 of 81 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
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XikeStor
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel
−2.5 speed: 72 of the 114 here have a higher speed
$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
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