StarTech.comSpec score 7.9
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 score7.9
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 8 Network Cards on this page+1 ports: the most ports of the 59 here
−2.5 speed: 31 of the 47 here have a higher speed
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X-MediaSpec score 7.9
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 - DetailsSerounderSpec score 7.9
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 score7.9
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 8 Network Cards on this page+1 ports: the most ports of the 59 here
−2.5 speed: 31 of the 47 here have a higher speed
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YjntoximcSpec score 7.9
2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, USB, SFP
+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Single port for SFP fiber optic connections
+Connects through a USB-C 3.0 port
$56.90
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.9
Pros+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Single port for SFP fiber optic connections
+Connects through a USB-C 3.0 port
Compared with the 8 Network Cards on this page+1 ports: the most ports of the 59 here
−2.5 speed: 31 of the 47 here have a higher speed
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VogzoneSpec score 7.9
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 score7.9
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 8 Network Cards on this page+1 ports: the most ports of the 59 here
−2.5 speed: 31 of the 47 here have a higher speed
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H!Fiber.comSpec score 7.9
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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Spec score7.9
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 8 Network Cards on this page+1 ports: the most ports of the 59 here
−2.5 speed: 31 of the 47 here have a higher speed
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10GtekSpec score 7.9
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 score7.9
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 8 Network Cards on this page+1 ports: the most ports of the 59 here
−2.5 speed: 31 of the 47 here have a higher speed
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6COMSpec score 7.9
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 score7.9
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 8 Network Cards on this page+1 ports: the most ports of the 59 here
−2.5 speed: 31 of the 47 here have a higher speed
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