Network Cards under $100

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804 network cards under $100 from TP-Link, Intel, UGREEN and more. Most cost $6 to $57, and half cost less than $17.

Top brands: TP-Link (25)Intel (22)UGREEN (19)Wisoqu (17)BrosTrend (15)Renkforce (10)StarTech.com (7)

StarTech.com

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB-C connection for laptops and modern computers

+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables

+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet

−USB-based adapter, slower than a PCIe card

$42.48

as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details

TP-LinkSpec score 7.4

1 Speed, 2 Ports

+Two gigabit Ethernet ports

+Passthrough outlet keeps the power socket free

+2x2 MIMO for powerline transmission

$89.99

as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details

StarTech.com

USB

+Supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands

+Uses 802.11ac Wi-Fi for wireless connections

+Connects through a USB port for laptops and desktops

$25.45

as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details

ASUS

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps wired speed for faster transfers

+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables

+USB-C connection for modern laptops

$33.73

as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details

Belkin

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit Ethernet speed of 1 Gbps

+Standard RJ45 port for wired network cables

+Connects through a USB-C port

$32.41

as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details

Belkin

2.5 Speed, USB

+Provides 2.5 Gb Ethernet speed through a USB-C port

+USB-IF certified for Thunderbolt 3 and 4 compatibility

+Connects a USB-C device to a wired network

$39.99

as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details

EDUP

USB

+Connects through a USB interface

+Supports dual band 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz Wi-Fi

+Designed for desktop PC use

$12.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details

Intel

PCIe, Intel

+Dual band wireless operation

+Supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard

+Half Mini PCI Express form factor

$21.63

as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details

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 - Details

Intel

M.2, Intel

+Supports IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard

+Includes Bluetooth 5.0

+M.2 form factor

$22.99

as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

Intel

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

as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

Intel

M.2, Intel

+M.2 form factor for laptops and compact builds

+Bluetooth included for wireless peripherals

+vPro support for remote management features

$19.80

as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

MSI

PCIe

+WiFi 7 support with Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity

+Tri-band operation including 6GHz band

+Supports 320MHz channel width and MLO

$49.99

as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details

Plugable

1 Speed, USB, ASIX

+Gigabit 1 Gbps Ethernet speed

+Uses an ASIX chip

+Connects through a USB 3.0 interface

$19.95

as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details

Satechi

2.5 Speed, USB

+Supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed

+USB-C connection for modern laptops and tablets

+Compatible with MacBook and iPad devices

$39.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details

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

as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details

Lenovo

USB

+Connects a wired Ethernet network through a USB-C port

+Suits laptops that lack a built-in Ethernet jack

+Uses a USB-C connection for simple plug-in use

$34.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details

TP-Link

1 Speed, USB

+Adds gigabit Ethernet through a USB 3.0 connection

+Rated at 1 Gbps for wired networking

+Works with laptops that lack an Ethernet port

$18.59

as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details

Tripp Lite

1 Speed, USB

+USB-C connection for gigabit wired networking

+Rated at 1 Gbps with 10/100/1000 Mbps support

+Thunderbolt 3 compatible for modern laptops

$9.99

as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details

ASUS

0.1 Speed, RJ45

+Features an RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables

+Supports speeds from 100 Mbps up to 10 Gbps

$99.99

as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details

Intel

+Built on an Intel network controller chip

$93.35

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

Tenda

$35.99

as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details

TP-Link

USB

+Adds dual band WiFi 6 wireless connectivity through a USB connection

$32.99-34%List: ~~$49.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

Reborn

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit speed over USB 3.0

+USB-A interface connects without opening the computer

+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables

$7.99-33%List: ~~$11.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details

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~~

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

Giochem

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit 1 Gbps Ethernet speed

+Aluminum body for a portable build

+RJ45 port for standard wired network cables

−Uses a USB bus, not a built-in network port

$6.99-30%List: ~~$9.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details

Molltto

USB

$6.99-30%List: ~~$9.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

TP-Link

USB, Intel

+Intel chip for the wireless adapter

+Low-profile design fits compact PC cases

+Magnetic base included for placement

−Connects through USB rather than a PCIe slot

$44.93-25%List: ~~$59.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

Interface	Spec score	Price
USB	n/a	$42.48 as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
	7.4	$89.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$25.45 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$33.73 as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$32.41 as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$39.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$12.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details
PCIe	n/a	$21.63 as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
PCIe	n/a	$11.61 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
M.2	n/a	$22.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

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