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
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Pros+2.5 Gbps speed over RJ45 for faster wired networks
+Aluminum body for a sturdy build
+Realtek chip for the network connection
+Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and 4 USB-C ports
Cons−Requires a USB-C port on the host device
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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
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Pros+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
+Connects to a standard RJ45 Ethernet port
+USB 3.1 interface for laptops without built-in 2.5G ports
Cons−Speed depends on the USB port and cable used
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StarTech.com
2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek
+2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed over USB-C
+Connects to Thunderbolt 3 ports
+Multi-speed support for 1 Gbps and lower
$48.99
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Vicfluxion
2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek
+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Connects through a USB port to an RJ45 Ethernet cable
+Uses a Realtek chip
−Requires a free USB port on the computer
$15.99-20%List: $19.99
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Pros+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Connects through a USB port to an RJ45 Ethernet cable
+Uses a Realtek chip
+Works with both USB-A and USB-C ports
Cons−Requires a free USB port on the computer
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Agfinest
2.5 Speed, USB, Realtek
+Delivers 2.5 gigabit speed over USB
+Offers both USB-C and USB-A connections
+Uses a Realtek chip for network connectivity
$19.99-20%List: $24.99
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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
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AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.8
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
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Spec score7.8
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 44 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 1 of 10 here have more ports
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VogzoneSpec score 7.6
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
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Spec score7.6
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
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OLurkthu
2.5 Speed, M.2, Realtek
+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking than gigabit
+Uses M.2 A+E key slot, saving a PCIe slot
+Realtek RTL8125B chip for wired connectivity
−Requires an M.2 A+E key slot on the motherboard
$13.30
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Pros+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking than gigabit
+Uses M.2 A+E key slot, saving a PCIe slot
+Realtek RTL8125B chip for wired connectivity
Cons−Requires an M.2 A+E key slot on the motherboard
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OLurkthu
2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Realtek
+Supports 2.5G, 1G and 100M wired speeds
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Realtek RTL8125BG chip for wired connectivity
−Requires an M.2 A+E key slot on the motherboard
$14.08
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Pros+Supports 2.5G, 1G and 100M wired speeds
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Realtek RTL8125BG chip for wired connectivity
+Uses M.2 A+E key slot, saving a PCIe slot
Cons−Requires an M.2 A+E key slot on the motherboard
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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
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Acer
2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek
+2.5Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than standard gigabit
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Aluminum alloy housing
$24.99-11%List: $27.99
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YuanLey
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
$17.98-10%List: $19.98
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Acer
2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek
+2.5Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than standard gigabit
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Aluminum alloy housing
$25.99-7%List: $27.99
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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
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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
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Uni
2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek
+Faster 2.5 Gbps wired network speed
+Realtek network chip
+Sturdy aluminum body
$17.13-5%Was: $18.04
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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
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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
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Cable Matters
2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek
+USB connection works with computers lacking built-in Ethernet
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Realtek chip listed for driver compatibility
−Requires a 2.5 Gbps capable network to reach full speed
$24.99
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Pros+USB connection works with computers lacking built-in Ethernet
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Realtek chip listed for driver compatibility
Cons−Requires a 2.5 Gbps capable network to reach full speed
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Cudy
2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek
+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired transfers
+Uses an RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Plug and play USB 3.0 connection
−Requires a free USB port on the computer
$17.99
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Pros+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired transfers
+Uses an RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Plug and play USB 3.0 connection
+Realtek chipset for a USB Ethernet adapter
Cons−Requires a free USB port on the computer
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UeeKKoo
2.5 Speed, USB, Realtek
+Supports 2.5 Gbps network speeds
+USB 3.2 Gen1 connection suits high-speed wired networking
+Realtek chipset listed for the network controller
−Requires a USB 3.0 or faster port for full speed
$24.86
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Pros+Supports 2.5 Gbps network speeds
+USB 3.2 Gen1 connection suits high-speed wired networking
+Realtek chipset listed for the network controller
+Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5, Jetson Nano, and Linux
Cons−Requires a USB 3.0 or faster port for full speed
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H!Fiber.comSpec score 7.6
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
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XikeStor
2.5 Speed, USB, Realtek
+USB 3.0 interface connects to laptops without a PCIe slot
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
+Realtek RTL8156B chip
−Speed is capped by the USB port it plugs into
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Pros+USB 3.0 interface connects to laptops without a PCIe slot
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
+Realtek RTL8156B chip
+Aluminum body for a portable design
Cons−Speed is capped by the USB port it plugs into
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10GtekSpec score 7.6
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
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6COMSpec score 7.6
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
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Spec score7.6
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
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Yubjiang
2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Realtek
+Delivers 2.5 gigabit speed over an RJ45 port
+Fits the M.2 A+E Key slot for compact systems
+Uses a Realtek RTL8125B chip
$19.95
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Vicfluxion
2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek
+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Type-C connector for laptops
+Supports power delivery pass-through
$23.99
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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
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