Network Cards under $100

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803 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 (16)BrosTrend (15)Renkforce (10)StarTech.com (6)

Gugxiom

1 Speed, RJ45

+Gigabit 1000 Mbps wired Ethernet speed

+Aluminum alloy housing

+Plug and play setup with LED indicator

−Requires a USB Type-C port to connect

$7.80

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

Gugxiom

PCI

+150 Mbps wireless speed on 2.4GHz

+Half mini PCI Express form factor

+Supports 802.11b, g and n standards

−Limited to the 2.4GHz band only

$3.96

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

Gugxiom

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit 1000 Mbps wired Ethernet speed

+Aluminum alloy housing

+Plug and play setup with LED indicator

−Requires a USB Type-C port to connect

$8.25

as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details

Gugxiom

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps wired Ethernet speed

+Type-C connection for modern laptops

+Built-in heat dissipation design

−Requires a USB Type-C port to connect

$11.38

as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details

Hulnamryk

PCIe

+Half-size form factor fits small-profile computer cases

+Uses a PCIe Express interface for internal installation

+Supports 802.11b, g and n wireless standards at up to 150 Mbps

−Limited to older 802.11b/g/n standards without newer Wi-Fi support

$5.79

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

Herfair

USB, RJ45

+Pack of 2 adapters for multiple devices

+Converts an RJ45 Ethernet port to a USB 2.0 connection

+Suited to connecting an ADSL modem to a computer

−USB 2.0 connection limits throughput compared with native Ethernet ports

$5.99

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

USB, RJ45

+Connects a USB-C port to a wired RJ45 Ethernet network

+Adds a wired network connection to a USB-C laptop

+Built for business use with a USB-C connection

−Wired connection only, no wireless networking support

$22.69

as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details

Hszhjhz

0.1 Speed, RJ45

+Lightning connector for iPhone and iPad wired networking

+Includes a charging port for pass-through power

+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables

−Rated at 100 Mbps, slower than gigabit adapters

$18.98

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

Intel

PCIe, Intel

+Supports 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi standards

+Dual band 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz operation

+Mini PCI-e form factor

−Lacks 802.11ac support listed in its name

$14.99

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

Intel

PCIe, Intel

+Low-profile design fits compact small form factor chassis

+Uses a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface

+Built on an Intel chip

−Limited to PCIe 2.0 bandwidth

$63.99

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

Intel

PCIe, Intel

+Intel chipset used in this network adapter

+Connects through a PCIe bus interface

+Single port for one network connection

−Specifications list only the chipset and bus type

$54.00

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

Intel

M.2, Intel

+M.2 2230 form factor for laptops and compact builds

+2x2 antenna configuration for dual-stream wireless

+Bluetooth included for wireless peripherals

−Non-vPro model, so no vPro management features

$15.00

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

Intel

+Intel chipset used in this wireless network card

+Sold as a single pack with one card included

+Wireless AC standard for wireless networking

−Specifications list only the chipset manufacturer

$11.99

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

Intel

M.2, Intel

+M.2 form factor for laptops and compact builds

+2x2 antenna configuration for dual-stream wireless

+Bluetooth included for wireless peripherals

−Non-vPro model, so no vPro management features

$25.99

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

Jauarta

PCIe

+Adds wireless networking to a desktop through a PCIe x1 slot

+Dual band 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz support

+Aluminum alloy and PCB construction

−Requires a free PCIe slot in a desktop computer

$14.29

as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details

Jectse

PCIe

+Dual band 802.11ac wireless support

+Mini PCIe form factor for internal installation

+Lists 867 Mbps and 300 Mbps link rates

−Internal card requires opening the computer

$6.16

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

Shyyoulqe

1 Speed

+Supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds of 1 Gbps

+Uses a Type-C connection for modern laptops and tablets

+L-shaped body routes the cable to the side

−Requires a device with a free Type-C port

$14.29

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

Lenovo

RJ45

+Connects to a ThinkPad One Link+ dock or port

+Includes an 8.6 inch network cable

+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet connections

−Short 8.6 inch cable limits placement options

$29.99

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

Licaevey

M.2

+Dual band support for 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks

+Includes Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity

+Uses an M.2 interface for internal installation

−Requires an M.2 slot on the computer

$7.34

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

Ivshowco

0.1 Speed, RJ45

+Apple MFi Certified for iPhone and iPad use

+Connects an iPhone or iPad to an RJ45 Ethernet LAN

+Lightning connector fits Apple mobile devices

−Supports only 0.1 Gbps Fast Ethernet speeds

$15.32

as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details

Lylxghyhp

USB

+Boosts USB 5V power to DC 9V or 12V

+Uses a 2.1x5.5mm DC plug connector

+Converts USB output to a DC power connection

−Power conversion does not add network connectivity

$4.69

as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

Mcbazel

10 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+RJ45 port accepts standard Ethernet cables

+Realtek RTL8153E chip for wired networking

+Connects to USB-C ports

−Listed speed of 10 Gbps conflicts with its 1 Gbps name

$11.99

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

Mcbazel

1 Speed, USB, RJ45, ASIX

+RJ45 port accepts standard Ethernet cables

+ASIX chip for wired networking

+Connects to USB-C ports

−Listed speed is 1 Gbps

$12.99

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

YiBaoTong

PCIe, SFP+, Mellanox

+Mellanox ConnectX-4 chip for Ethernet networking

+Two SFP+ ports for 25 gigabit Ethernet connections

+Uses a PCIe x8 slot with PCIe 3.0 support

−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot in the computer

$73.88

as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details

Fantia

USB

+Provides wireless LAN connectivity over USB 2.0

+Supports 802.11n Wi-Fi with 150 Mbps speed

+Compact stick design for a small footprint

−USB 2.0 interface limits throughput compared with newer USB standards

$5.68

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

Lpxlqklyp

10 Speed, PCIe, SFP, Mellanox

+10 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth networking

+Mellanox chip with SFP+ port for fiber or direct-attach links

+x8 PCIe lanes for a high-throughput connection

−Requires an SFP+ module or cable for connectivity

$68.19

as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details

Naroote

M.2

+WiFi 7 support with 6GHz band

+Bluetooth 5.4 included

+M.2 Key E interface for compact installation

−M.2 Key E interface limits use to compatible slots

$49.34

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

OLurkthu

PCIe

+Low profile form factor fits compact PC cases

+Connects over PCIe bus for desktop installation

+Supports 1300Mbps 5GHz wireless speeds

−Wireless only, with no wired Ethernet port

$10.08

as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

Interface	Spec score	Price
	n/a	$7.80 as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
PCI	n/a	$3.96 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$8.25 as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$11.38 as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
PCIe	n/a	$5.79 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$5.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$22.69 as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
	n/a	$18.98 as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
PCIe	n/a	$14.99 as of 11/04/2026 05:11 PST - Details
PCIe	n/a	$63.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

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