Network Cards under $250

3 network cards under $250 from StarTech.com and Synology. Prices run $183 to $249.

10GtekSpec score 8.6

25 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, SFP28

+Two 25 Gbps SFP28 ports

+PCIe 4.0 x8 interface

+Intel E810 controller

−Uses a full x8 PCIe slot

−SFP28 ports need compatible modules or cables

$194.99

as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details

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25 Speed, PCIe, Mellanox

+Rated at 25 Gbps for high-speed networking

+Uses a PCIe bus for installation in a desktop or server

+Built on a Mellanox chipset

$182.91

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

Lpxlqklyp

25 Speed, PCIe, Mellanox

+25 Gb Ethernet speed for fast wired networking

+PCIe 3.0 interface for desktop or server slots

+Mellanox ConnectX-4 chipset for high-speed networking

$249.90

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

Compare specs

Speed	Ports	Interface	Port type	Controller	Spec score	Price
25	2	PCIe	SFP28	Intel	8.6	$194.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
25		PCIe		Mellanox	n/a	$182.91 as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
25		PCIe		Mellanox	n/a	$249.90 as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details

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