Network Cards under $500

3 network cards under $500 from Intel and Lenovo. Prices run $444 to $499.

Intel

RJ45, Intel

+Intel chipset used in this network adapter

+Uses an RJ-45 port for standard Ethernet cabling

−Specifications list only the chipset and port type

$489.57

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

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1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit Ethernet speed of 1 Gbps

+RJ45 port for wired network connection

+Works with USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports

$499.17

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

ACE

2.5 Speed, RJ45

+Provides a 2.5Gbps wired RJ45 Ethernet connection

+Connects through a USB-C port for laptops and tablets

+Supports USB 3.2 Gen1 and Thunderbolt 3 connections

$444.30

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

Compare specs

Speed	Port type	Spec score	Price
	RJ45	n/a	$489.57 as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
1	RJ45	n/a	$499.17 as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
2.5	RJ45	n/a	$444.30 as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details

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