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

Network Cards under $50

All Network Cards

707 network cards under $50 from TP-Link, UGREEN, Wisoqu and more. Most cost $6 to $35, and half cost less than $15.

Top brands: TP-Link (19)UGREEN (19)Wisoqu (17)Intel (16)BrosTrend (13)Renkforce (6)StarTech.com (6)

ULANSeNSpec score 7.4

1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, Intel

+Two gigabit Ethernet ports
+Intel 82575/82576 chipset
+Low-profile bracket fits compact cases
−Limited to 1Gb/s speed per port
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
H!Fiber.comSpec score 7.4

1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two RJ45 ports provide two network connections from one card
+Intel 82576 chip is a well-known network controller
+Low-profile design fits compact computer cases
−Low-profile design may not suit full-height slots without a bracket
$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
OLurkthuSpec score 7.4

1 Speed, 2 Ports, M.2, RJ45

+Two RJ45 ports for wired connections
+Gigabit speed for standard wired networking
+M.2 B+M card format
−Requires an M.2 slot
$44.65
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
VogzoneSpec score 7.4

2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Single RJ45 port for 2.5GbE copper networking
+Backward compatible with 1GbE and 100MbE networks
+Low-profile form factor fits compact chassis
−Only one network port per card
$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
X-MediaSpec score 7.4

1 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, Intel

+Two Gigabit Ethernet ports on one card
+Intel chipset listed in specifications
+PCIe x1 slot fits smaller expansion slots
−Maximum speed is 1 Gbps per port
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
X-MediaSpec score 7.4

2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, Intel

+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard Gigabit
+PCIe x1 slot fits smaller expansion slots
+Low-profile bracket for compact builds
−Single port limits connections to one network
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
YmikoSpec score 7.4

0.1 Speed, 2 Ports, USB, RJ45

+Two ports for network connectivity
+USB C to RJ45 connection for laptops
+Dual port connectivity for added flexibility
−Rated at 0.1 Gbps, slower than gigabit adapters
$14.25
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Ttongx

0.1 Speed, RJ45

+Connects a desktop to a wired network through USB 2.0
+Uses a standard RJ45 Ethernet port for wired connections
+Supports 10 and 100Mbps network speeds
−Limited to 100Mbps, far slower than gigabit connections
$8.49
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Reland Sun

1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45

+Gigabit speed for faster-than-Fast Ethernet transfers
+PCI Express interface for desktop installation
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
−Limited to 1 Gbps, below 10 Gbps options
$6.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Kelvix

1 Speed, USB

+Gigabit speed over a USB-C connection
+USB-C connection for laptops with USB-C ports
+Plug and play setup
−Limited to 1 Gbps speed
$17.29
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
Funomocya

USB, RJ45

+USB connection for devices without Ethernet ports
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Aluminium alloy housing
−Limited to 100 Mbps speed
$16.39
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
Eiszuso

Realtek

+USB 2.0 connection needs no internal slot
+Detachable 2dBi antenna
+Realtek RTL8188ETV chipset
−Limited to 150 Mbps speed
−USB 2.0 interface limits throughput
$6.26
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
Filfeel

USB

+Plugs into a USB port for desktop or laptop use
+Includes an antenna for added wireless reception
+Plug and play setup
−Wireless speed capped at 150Mbps
−No Ethernet port for wired connections
$8.58
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
Binardat

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Realtek RTL8125B chip
+Connects to a PCIe slot
−Takes up a PCIe slot
$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:06 PST - Details
Untering

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Supports 2.5Gbps speeds over an RJ45 Ethernet port
+Connects to a PC or laptop through a Type C port
+USB bus connection needs no internal PC slot
−Requires a free Type C port on the computer
$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
Esbeecables

0.1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Provides an RJ45 Ethernet LAN port over USB Type C
+Includes a USB Type C charge port for a second device
+MFi certified design for Apple device compatibility
−Rated at 0.1 Gbps, slower than common gigabit adapters
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
Eiszuso

USB

+Two adapters included in one pack
+USB connection for easy desktop or laptop use
+Plug and play setup on Windows 10
−Driver support listed only for Windows 10
$5.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
Generic

USB, RJ45

+Two adapters included in one pack
+USB connection for laptops without an Ethernet port
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
−Limited to 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps speeds
$5.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
Ableconn

PCIe

+Converts a Mini PCIe module to a PCIe x1 slot
+Suited to WiFi, LTE and WWAN modules
+Useful for test and development setups
−Requires a Mini PCIe module to be installed to function
$33.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
ALFA Network

USB

+Dual-band AC1200 wireless connection
+USB 3.0 interface for fast data transfer
+Includes two 5dBi external antennas for extended range
−Requires a USB port on the computer
$49.49
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Amzvenue

USB, RJ45

+Connects a wired Ethernet cable through a USB port
+Uses an RJ45 LAN connector for standard network cables
+Works with ADSL modems, routers, and PCs
−Limited to the speed of the USB connection and adapter
$4.59
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
Anrank

0.1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Connects through a USB 2.0 port to an RJ45 LAN
+Supports 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet speeds
+Provides a wired network connection for computers without Ethernet
−Limited to 10/100 Mbps, slower than gigabit adapters
$5.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
Crehao

RJ45

+Apple MFi certified for iPhone use
+Uses an RJ45 Ethernet port for wired networking
+Connects to iPhone through a Lightning port
−Only works with devices that have a Lightning port
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
Aumotop

USB, RJ45

+USB connection adds wired Ethernet to devices without a LAN port
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Compact design for portable use
−100 Mbps speed is slower than gigabit adapters
$9.59
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Bloepum

0.1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Connects through a USB interface
+Uses an RJ45 Ethernet port
+Driver-free setup for Ethernet connection
−Limited to 100 Mbps, below gigabit speeds
$6.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Bloepum

0.1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Connects through a USB interface
+Uses an RJ45 Ethernet port
+Driver-free setup for Ethernet connection
−Limited to 100 Mbps, below gigabit speeds
$4.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
Bonkzebu

USB

+Adds wireless network connectivity to desktop and laptop computers
+Connects through a USB port without installing internal hardware
+Rated at 150Mbps wireless speed
−Slower 150Mbps speed than newer dual band adapters
$8.59
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
BrosTrend

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps PCIe network card with RJ45 port
+Low-profile bracket included for compact cases
+Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7
−Requires a free PCIe slot inside the computer
$21.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cardInterfaceSpec scorePrice
PCIe7.4$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
PCIe7.4$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
M.27.4$44.65
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
PCIe7.4$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
PCIe7.4$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
PCIe7.4$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
USB7.4$14.25
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
n/a$8.49
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
PCIen/a$6.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
USBn/a$17.29
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details

Before you buy

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