TP-Link
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+Delivers 10 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases
−Requires a 10 Gbps capable network to reach full speed
$60.00-40%List: $99.99
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Pros+Delivers 10 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−Requires a 10 Gbps capable network to reach full speed
Compared with the 185 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 10 of 391 here have a higher speed
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ASUS
PCIe
+Adds WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 through a PCIe card
+Includes two external antennas for signal reception
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
−Requires an open PCIe slot in the computer
$29.99-25%List: $39.99
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Pros+Adds WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 through a PCIe card
+Includes two external antennas for signal reception
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
Cons−Requires an open PCIe slot in the computer
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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
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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 185 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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Cudy
PCIe
+Supports 2.5G, 1G, and 100M speeds over Ethernet
+Low-profile design fits small-form-factor PC cases
+Wake-on-LAN support for remote wake-up
−Requires an available PCIe slot inside the computer
$12.99
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Pros+Supports 2.5G, 1G, and 100M speeds over Ethernet
+Low-profile design fits small-form-factor PC cases
+Wake-on-LAN support for remote wake-up
+Single PCIe x1 slot needs only one expansion slot
Cons−Requires an available PCIe slot inside the computer
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Cudy
PCIe, Intel
+Wi-Fi 6E support for the 6 GHz band
+Bluetooth 5.3 included
+OFDMA support for multi-device efficiency
−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer
$50.99
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Intel
PCIe, Intel
+Dual band wireless operation
+Supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard
+Half Mini PCI Express form factor
$21.63
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Intel
PCIe, Intel
+Supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard
+Includes Bluetooth 5.1
+PCI Express interface
$11.61
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsIntel
PCIe, Intel
+Wi-Fi 6E standard with access to the 6 GHz band
+PCIe bus for installation in a desktop slot
+Intel chipset for a recognized wireless controller family
$35.16
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MSI
PCIe
+WiFi 7 support with Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
+Tri-band operation including 6GHz band
+Supports 320MHz channel width and MLO
$49.99
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TP-Link
PCIe, Intel
+Wi-Fi 7 standard for newer wireless networks
+Tri-band support across 6, 5, and 2.4 GHz
+Low-profile design fits compact desktop cases
−Requires a free PCIe slot in the desktop
$49.98-29%List: $69.99
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Pros+Wi-Fi 7 standard for newer wireless networks
+Tri-band support across 6, 5, and 2.4 GHz
+Low-profile design fits compact desktop cases
+Supports WPA3 security
Cons−Requires a free PCIe slot in the desktop
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TP-Link
1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
+Uses a PCI Express interface for desktop installation
+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases
−Speed tops out at 1 Gbps
$12.99-24%List: $16.99
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Pros+Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
+Uses a PCI Express interface for desktop installation
+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases
+Uses a standard RJ45 Ethernet port
Cons−Speed tops out at 1 Gbps
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UGREEN
5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+5 Gbps wired speed for fast local transfers
+PCIe x1 slot works with common motherboards
+RJ45 port connects to standard Ethernet cables
$32.99-18%List: $39.99
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Pros+5 Gbps wired speed for fast local transfers
+PCIe x1 slot works with common motherboards
+RJ45 port connects to standard Ethernet cables
+Supports Windows 11 and 10
Compared with the 185 Network Cards on this page+5 speed: 290 of the 391 here have a lower 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
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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 185 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower 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
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Pros+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Realtek RTL8125B chip
+Low-profile bracket for small cases
+Uses a single PCIe x1 lane
Compared with the 185 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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NicgigaSpec score 8.0
5 Speed, 5 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+5 ports: the most ports of the 81 here
+5 speed: 290 of the 391 here have a lower speed
$33.29-10%Was: $36.99
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TP-Link
PCIe, Intel
+Wi-Fi 7 standard for newer wireless networks
+Low-profile design fits compact desktop cases
+Bluetooth 5.4 support
−Requires a free PCIe slot in the desktop
$54.99-21%List: $69.99
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UGREEN
PCIe
+Installs in a PCIe slot for a desktop PC
+Supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
+Tri-band with 6GHz, 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands
−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer
$39.99-20%List: $49.99
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Pros+Installs in a PCIe slot for a desktop PC
+Supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
+Tri-band with 6GHz, 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands
+Up to 2882Mbps on the 6GHz and 5GHz bands
Cons−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer
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Cudy
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+Supports 10 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Low-profile design fits small cases
+Uses an RJ45 copper port
$49.99-17%Was: $59.99
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Pros+Supports 10 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Low-profile design fits small cases
+Uses an RJ45 copper port
Compared with the 185 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 10 of 391 here have a higher speed
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UGREEN
PCIe
+Includes Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
+Low-profile design fits compact PC cases
+PCIe x1 slot works with common motherboards
−Speeds capped at 1800 Mbps, below higher-end adapters
$19.99-13%List: $22.99
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TP-Link
PCIe
+Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard for newer wireless networks
+Dual-band 5 and 2.4 GHz support
+Low-profile design fits compact desktop cases
−Requires a free PCIe slot in the desktop
$22.99-8%List: $24.99
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Pros+Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard for newer wireless networks
+Dual-band 5 and 2.4 GHz support
+Low-profile design fits compact desktop cases
+Bluetooth 5.2 support
+Supports WPA3 security
Cons−Requires a free PCIe slot in the desktop
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IntelSpec score 7.6
10 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP+
+Dual 10G SFP+ ports for high-speed network links
+PCIe bus for installation in server and workstation slots
+Intel chipset for a recognized network controller family
$57.98-6%Was: $61.99
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Spec score7.6
Pros+Dual 10G SFP+ ports for high-speed network links
+PCIe bus for installation in server and workstation slots
+Intel chipset for a recognized network controller family
Compared with the 185 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 10 of 391 here have a higher speed
+2 ports: only 8 of 81 here have more ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) 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
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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 185 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
−1 ports: 53 of the 81 here have more ports
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GigaPlus
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Marvell (Aquantia)
+RJ45 port for standard copper Ethernet cabling
+Supports 100, 1000, 2500 and 10000 Mbps speeds
+Low-profile design fits small form factor and compact cases
$63.74-6%Was: $67.49
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Pros+RJ45 port for standard copper Ethernet cabling
+Supports 100, 1000, 2500 and 10000 Mbps speeds
+Low-profile design fits small form factor and compact cases
+Marvell Aquantia AQC113 chip for 10 Gbps networking
+PCIe x4 interface fits a smaller slot
Compared with the 185 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 10 of 391 here have a higher speed
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ULANSeNSpec score 7.4
1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, Broadcom
+Two gigabit Ethernet ports
+Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5720 chipset
+PCIe x1 interface fits small slots
−Limited to 1Gb/s speed per port
$30.39-5%Was: $31.99
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Spec score7.4
Pros+Two gigabit Ethernet ports
+Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5720 chipset
+PCIe x1 interface fits small slots
+Low-profile bracket fits compact cases
Cons−Limited to 1Gb/s speed per port
Compared with the 185 Network Cards on this page+2 ports: only 8 of 81 here have more ports
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Rekong
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Marvell (Aquantia)
+10 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
+PCIe x4 interface listed for the connection
+Single RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
−Requires a free PCIe slot in the computer
$49.39-5%Was: $51.99
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Pros+10 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
+PCIe x4 interface listed for the connection
+Single RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
+Low-profile design fits compact PC cases
+Marvell (Aquantia) AQC113 chip for the network controller
Cons−Requires a free PCIe slot in the computer
Compared with the 185 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 10 of 391 here have a higher speed
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Rekong
PCIe
+Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity
+Mini PCIe form factor for laptop installation
+Bluetooth 5.3 support listed in the title
−Requires a compatible Mini PCIe slot in the laptop
$24.35-5%Was: $25.64
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ULANSeN
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+10 Gbps speed with 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100Mbps fallback
+Uses a single PCIe x1 lane
+Low-profile bracket option for small cases
$46.54-5%Was: $48.99
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Pros+10 Gbps speed with 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100Mbps fallback
+Uses a single PCIe x1 lane
+Low-profile bracket option for small cases
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
+Realtek RTL8127AT chipset
Compared with the 185 Network Cards on this page+10 speed: only 10 of 391 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
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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
Compared with the 185 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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