Network Cards under $25

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547 network cards under $25 from Wisoqu, UGREEN, TP-Link and more. Most cost $5 to $21, and half cost less than $12.

Top brands: Wisoqu (16)UGREEN (13)Intel (12)TP-Link (10)BrosTrend (6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

OLurkthu

2.5 Speed, M.2, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking than gigabit

+Uses M.2 A+E key slot, saving a PCIe slot

+Realtek RTL8125B chip for wired connectivity

−Requires an M.2 A+E key slot on the motherboard

$13.30

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

OLurkthu

2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Realtek

+Supports 2.5G, 1G and 100M wired speeds

+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables

+Realtek RTL8125BG chip for wired connectivity

−Requires an M.2 A+E key slot on the motherboard

$14.08

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

OLurkthu

PCIe, RJ45

+PCIe x1 slot fits many desktop motherboards

+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cables

+Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet speeds

−Limited to 1 Gbps speed

$9.50

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

OLurkthu

5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit cards

+PCIe interface for desktop and server use

+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cabling

−Requires a cable and switch that support 5 Gbps

$17.85

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

Omquot

M.2

+Includes Bluetooth 4.2 support

+Fits the M.2 slot for internal installation

+Named for ProBook 450 series compatibility

−Requires an open M.2 slot in the computer

$9.59

as of 11/04/2026 06:05 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

Poinwer

M.2, Intel

+Supports tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz Wi-Fi

+Includes Bluetooth 5.3

+Uses an Intel chip

−Requires an M.2 2230 slot on the device

$19.89

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

Renkforce

1 Ports, RJ45

+Metal housing for a sturdy connector body

+Joins two RJ45 cables in a single coupler

+Supports CAT 5e network cabling

−Only a single port, so one link at a time

$6.00

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

Renkforce

1 Ports, RJ45

+Connects two RJ45 cables together with a single socket each side

+Supports CAT 6 cabling for wired network runs

+Black housing suits standard network setups

−Only one port on each end, so it cannot split a connection

$15.00

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

Retyly

0.1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB to RJ45 adapter for wired Ethernet on a PC

+Supports 10/100 Mbps network speeds

+Provides a standard RJ45 port for a wired connection

−Maximum speed of 0.1 Gbps is slower than gigabit adapters

$5.15

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

Mosanau

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Two-meter cable for flexible placement

+Metal shell housing

+1 Gbps Ethernet speed for wired networking

−Cable length is fixed at two meters

$18.49

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

Compare specs

Interface	Port type	Spec score	Price
PCIe		n/a	$5.79 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
USB	RJ45	n/a	$5.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
USB	RJ45	n/a	$22.69 as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
	RJ45	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
M.2		n/a	$15.00 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
		n/a	$11.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
PCIe		n/a	$14.29 as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
PCIe		n/a	$6.16 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
		n/a	$14.29 as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details

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