Network Cards under $25

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19 network cards under $25 from Wisoqu, UGREEN, TP-Link and more. Most cost $4 to $6, and half cost less than $5.

E-Book Systems, Inc.

0.1 Speed, PCI, Realtek

+Installs in a PCI slot

+Supports 10/100Mbps Ethernet speeds

+Uses a Realtek network chip

−Limited to 100Mbps maximum speed

$2.25

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 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

JXSZ

0.1 Speed, PCI, RJ45, Realtek

+Realtek RTL8139D chipset for broad driver compatibility

+RJ45 port connects directly to standard Ethernet cables

+Supports 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet speeds

−Speed capped at 100Mbps, slower than gigabit cards

$5.99

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

SMC

0.1 Speed, PCI

+PCI interface fits desktop computers with open PCI slots

+Supports 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet connections

+Adds a wired network connection to a computer

−Maximum speed is 100Mbps, below gigabit Ethernet

$4.84

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

SMC

PCI

+PCI interface fits older desktop computers

+Supports 10/100 network speeds

+Model SMC1244TX named for identification

−10/100 speeds are slower than modern gigabit or 10Gb cards

$6.39

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

SMC

PCI

+PCI interface fits desktop computers with open PCI slots

+Supports 802.11g wireless networking

+54Mbps wireless rate for 802.11g connections

−Requires an open PCI slot inside the computer

$6.19

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

USRobotics

0.1 Speed, PCI

+PCI bus card fits desktop computers with PCI slots

+Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet speeds

+Installs inside a desktop with no external adapter

−10/100 Mbps speed is far slower than gigabit

−Requires an older PCI slot, which newer PCs often lack

$3.68

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

Wisoqu

PCI

+Supports WiFi 6E wireless networking

+Offers up to 5400Mbps wireless speed

+Installs through a PCI Express slot

−Requires an open PCI Express slot to install

$6.44

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

Wisoqu

PCI

+Fits a small PCI E slot

+Achieves up to 300Mbps data transfer rate

+Operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band

−Limited to the 2.4GHz band

$3.93

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

Wisoqu

PCI

+Mini PCI Express form factor fits compact laptops

+Supports 802.11b/g/n standards at 150Mbps

+Operates on the 2.4GHz wireless band

−Limited to 2.4GHz and 150Mbps wireless speed

$3.96

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

Yuehisy

PCI

+Dual band 2.4 and 5GHz support

+450Mbps wireless speed

+Mini PCI Express form factor

−Requires a Mini PCI Express slot

$6.55

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

Yunseity

PCI

+Supports 300 Mbps wireless speed

+Supports WPA3 security

+Compatible with Linux

−Limited to 2.4GHz band

$3.94

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

Yunir

PCI

+Dual band 2.4 and 5GHz wireless support

+Supports 450 Mbps wireless speed

+Mini PCI E form factor for laptops

$4.00

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

Yunseity

PCI

+Mini PCI Express form factor for compact installation

+Supports 2.4GHz wireless connections

+Rated for speeds up to 150Mbps

$3.74

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

AirLink

PCI

+Uses a PCI interface for desktop expansion slots

+Supports Super G wireless networking

$12.12

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

Dynex

0.1 Speed, PCI

+Fits the older PCI bus for legacy desktop systems

+Supports 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks

−Limited to 100 Mbps, far below gigabit speeds

$5.99

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

Encore

PCI

+Uses a PCI interface for older desktop expansion slots

$24.99

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

Linksys

PCI

+Fits the PCI bus for older desktop computers

+Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networks

−Limited to 100 Mbps, far below gigabit speeds

$2.48

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

SMC

PCI

+PCI interface fits desktop computers with open PCI slots

−Requires an open PCI slot inside the computer

$6.19

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

Compare specs

Interface	Port type	Spec score	Price
PCI		n/a	$2.25 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
PCI		n/a	$3.96 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
PCI	RJ45	n/a	$5.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
PCI		n/a	$4.84 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
PCI		n/a	$6.39 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
PCI		n/a	$6.19 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
PCI		n/a	$3.68 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
PCI		n/a	$6.44 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
PCI		n/a	$3.93 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
PCI		n/a	$3.96 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details

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