Network Cards under $200

3 network cards under $200 from Intel, StarTech.com, Euqvos and more. Prices run $101 to $197.

AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.2

2.5 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two RJ45 ports for dual wired connections

+2.5Gbps speed per port

+Connects to a PCIe slot

−Takes up a PCIe slot

$116.07

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

StarTech.com

10 Speed, RJ45, Realtek

+10 Gbps Ethernet speed over USB-C

+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables

+Thunderbolt compatible per the product name

−USB-based adapter, slower than a PCIe card

$100.99

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

Akpzkyywn

10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+Delivers 10 gigabit speed over a standard RJ45 port

+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop computers

+Uses a Realtek chip for network connectivity

$197.68

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

Compare specs

Speed	Interface	Port type	Controller	Spec score	Price
2.5	PCIe	RJ45	Realtek	7.2	$116.07 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
10		RJ45	Realtek	n/a	$100.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
10	PCIe	RJ45	Realtek	n/a	$197.68 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

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