When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more ›
Wiki Shopping
Wiki Shopping
TipsLearnAbout
Wiki Shopping

Network Cards under $250

All Network Cards

3 network cards under $250 from StarTech.com and Synology. Prices run $169 to $182.

Top brands: IntelTP-LinkUGREENWisoquBrosTrendRenkforceStarTech.comHewlett Packard Enterprise

All filtersFilters (1)×
Ports: 4  ×Clear all
Speed10211
Ports213144381
InterfacePCIe3
Port typeRJ451SFP+1
ControllerIntel3
PriceUnder $2003
Clear allShow 3 Network Cards
Ports: 4  ×3 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
LpxlqklypSpec score 7.6

10 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Offers four 10 gigabit RJ45 ports on one card
+Uses an Intel X540-T4 chip for 10G networking
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop and server systems
$181.24
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 7.6

10 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, SFP+

+Four ports for four separate 10 Gbps connections
+Intel chip for a 10 Gbps network connection
+SFP+ ports for 10GbE fiber or direct attach links
$168.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
KnjcsvhghSpec score 7.5

1 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, Intel

+Four ports for multiple connections at 1 Gbps
+Intel I350 chipset
+PCIe x4 lane interface
$182.61
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cardSpeedPortsInterfacePort typeControllerSpec scorePrice
104PCIeRJ45Intel7.6$181.24
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
104PCIeSFP+Intel7.6$168.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
14PCIeIntel7.5$182.61
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details

Before you buy

Other price ranges

Network Cables1,382Wi-Fi Routers275Network Transceivers1,024Network Switches714Binoculars228Cameras2,556PC Cases264Chromebooks196CPU Coolers393Processors247Desktops1,531Docking Stations1,252

Popular filters

Network Cards under $100804Network Cards under $75762Network Cards under $50707Network Cards under $25546USB Network Cards473RJ45 Network Cards473PCIe Network Cards320Network Cards with Intel Controllers207

Related product types

Network Cards under $100804Network Cards under $75762Network Cards under $50707Network Cards under $25546Network Cards under $150146Network Cards under $20061Network Cards under $30024Network Cards under $40024Network Cards under $60017Network Cards under $50014

Spec scores, pros and cons, and prices are explained in the How it works section of the About page.