Plugable
2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45
+2.5 Gbps wired speed for faster networking than gigabit
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Dual USB-C and USB connectors for wider device compatibility
$19.99-33%List: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps wired speed for faster networking than gigabit
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Dual USB-C and USB connectors for wider device compatibility
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+USB-C connection for laptops and modern computers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
+Thunderbolt compatible per the product name
Cons−USB-based adapter, slower than a PCIe card
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Pros+USB-C connection for laptops and modern computers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
+100W power delivery pass-through for charging while connected
Cons−USB-based adapter, slower than a PCIe card
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps wired speed for faster transfers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+USB-C connection for modern laptops
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Pros+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
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed
+USB-C connection for modern laptops and tablets
+Compatible with MacBook and iPad devices
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed over USB-C
+Connects to Thunderbolt 3 ports
+Multi-speed support for 1 Gbps and lower
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Delivers 2.5 gigabit speed over USB
+Offers both USB-C and USB-A connections
+Uses a Realtek chip for network connectivity
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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Dell
2.5 Speed, USB
+USB-C connection adds 2.5G Ethernet to a computer
+Supports 2.5 gigabit network speeds
+Adapter form lets users add wired networking without an internal slot
−Requires a USB-C port on the computer
$21.86-13%Was: $24.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+USB-C connection adds 2.5G Ethernet to a computer
+Supports 2.5 gigabit network speeds
+Adapter form lets users add wired networking without an internal slot
Cons−Requires a USB-C port on the computer
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 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
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 85 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
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Realtek RTL8125B chip
+Low-profile bracket for small cases
+Uses a single PCIe x1 lane
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 85 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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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
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than standard gigabit
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Aluminum alloy housing
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than standard gigabit
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Aluminum alloy housing
+Plug and play setup
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower 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
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Faster 2.5 Gbps wired network speed
+Realtek network chip
+Sturdy aluminum body
+Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and 3 ports
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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VogzoneSpec score 7.2
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 score7.2
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 85 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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X-MediaSpec score 7.2
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 - DetailsBinardat
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
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Realtek RTL8125B chip
+Connects to a PCIe slot
+Supports PXE boot
Cons−Takes up a PCIe slot
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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Untering
2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45
+Supports 2.5Gbps speeds over an RJ45 Ethernet port
+Connects to a PC or laptop through a Type C port
+USB bus connection needs no internal PC slot
−Requires a free Type C port on the computer
$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Supports 2.5Gbps speeds over an RJ45 Ethernet port
+Connects to a PC or laptop through a Type C port
+USB bus connection needs no internal PC slot
Cons−Requires a free Type C port on the computer
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+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
Cons−Requires a free PCIe slot inside the computer
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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BrosTrend
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+2.5 Gbps PCIe network card with RJ45 port
+Low-profile bracket included for compact cases
+Listed for Ubuntu, Mint and Kali Linux
−Requires a free PCIe slot inside the computer
$27.29
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+2.5 Gbps PCIe network card with RJ45 port
+Low-profile bracket included for compact cases
+Listed for Ubuntu, Mint and Kali Linux
Cons−Requires a free PCIe slot inside the computer
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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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
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower 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
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
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
Compared with the 85 Network Cards on this page+2.5 speed: 205 of the 391 here have a lower speed
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