Network Cards under $75

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762 network cards under $75 from TP-Link, Intel, UGREEN and more. Most cost $6 to $49, and half cost less than $16.

Top brands: TP-Link (22)Intel (21)UGREEN (19)Wisoqu (16)BrosTrend (15)Renkforce (8)StarTech.com (6)

SMC

USB

+USB 2.0 connection works with desktops and laptops without an internal slot

+Wireless LAN adapter supports 802.11g networks

+54Mbps wireless rate for 802.11g connections

−USB 2.0 interface limits speed compared with newer adapters

$5.49

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

SMC

0.1 Speed, PCI

+PCI interface fits desktop computers with open PCI slots

+Supports 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet connections

+Adds a wired network connection to a computer

−Maximum speed is 100Mbps, below gigabit Ethernet

$4.84

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

SMC

PCI

+PCI interface fits desktop computers with open PCI slots

+Supports 802.11g wireless networking

+54Mbps wireless rate for 802.11g connections

−Requires an open PCI slot inside the computer

$6.19

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

Solinder

USB

+USB powered for connection to a computer or power source

+Shares a connection with up to 10 devices

+Works with laptops and other compatible devices

−Specifications do not list a cellular data speed

$14.89

as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details

Solinder

0.1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Adds a wired RJ45 Ethernet port via USB

+Connects through a Type-C port

+Plug and play setup stated

−Maximum speed is 100Mbps

$8.19

as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details

Sonnet

1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45

+2.5Gb RJ45 Ethernet on a single port

+Uses existing Cat 5e cabling

+Low-profile form factor fits small cases

−Requires a PCIe slot in the computer

$29.99

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

StarTech.com

USB

+USB connection works with PCs and laptops

+Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connectivity

+Class 1 long-range transmission

−Wireless adapter only, no wired Ethernet connection

$30.99

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

Sungooyue

M.2

+Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless support

+433 Mbps wireless speed

+Bluetooth 5.0 included

−Wireless card only, no wired Ethernet port

$7.57

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

Tassteen

0.1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB connection adds wired Ethernet to devices without a LAN port

+100 Mbps speed for basic wired network access

+Drive-free operation requires no driver installation

−Only 100 Mbps speed, slower than gigabit Ethernet

$5.98

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

Tccmebius

USB, RJ45, Realtek

+USB 2.0 connection works with laptops and tablets lacking Ethernet ports

+Realtek chipset is a widely supported network chip

+Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connections

−Limited to 10/100 Mbps, not gigabit speeds

$7.21

as of 11/04/2026 21:06 PST - Details

Tkowtb

USB

+Single piece pack for one device

+USB interface connects to laptops and desktops

+Plug and play setup without driver installation

−Wireless speed is lower than gigabit wired options

$6.98

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

TP-Link

PCIe

+Provides dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless

+Uses a PCI Express interface

+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases

−Wireless speed is limited to AC1200 class

$29.99

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

TP-Link

1 Speed, USB, Realtek

+Gigabit wired speed up to 1 Gbps

+Portable USB form factor for laptops

+Realtek chip for wired networking

−Uses USB rather than an internal connection

$19.99

as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details

TRENDnet

10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45

+10 Gigabit Ethernet speed over an RJ45 port

+Uses a x4 PCIe lane connection

+Low-profile design fits compact PC cases

−Requires a free PCIe slot in the computer

$69.99

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

TRENDnet

1 Speed, RJ45

+Gigabit RJ45 port for wired devices

+MoCA 2.0 backward compatibility

+Uses existing coaxial cable lines

−Performance depends on the coax network's condition

$53.96

as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details

Kallory

0.1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Three USB ports add extra connections

+Bidirectional 10/100Mbps wired connectivity

+RJ45 port accepts standard Ethernet cables

−Maximum speed is 100Mbps, slower than gigabit adapters

$9.59

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

USRobotics

0.1 Speed, PCI

+PCI bus card fits desktop computers with PCI slots

+Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet speeds

+Installs inside a desktop with no external adapter

−10/100 Mbps speed is far slower than gigabit

−Requires an older PCI slot, which newer PCs often lack

$3.68

as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

UGREEN

10 Speed, USB, RJ45

+10 Gbps data port for fast transfers

+Five ports in one hub with Gigabit RJ45

+Includes two USB-C 3.2 ports and USB-A 3.2 and 2.0 ports

−Requires a USB-C port on the host device

$24.99

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

UGREEN

1 Speed, USB

+USB 3.0 connection plugs into a computer without internal installation

+Supports 1000 Mbps gigabit Ethernet speeds

+Adds network access to laptops and desktops lacking Ethernet ports

−Speed depends on the USB port used

$18.99

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

Gwfiber

1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45

+Installs in a PCIe slot for a permanent wired connection

+Gigabit speed of 1 Gbps for fast wired networking

+Single-lane x1 PCIe interface fits common slots

−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer

$11.99

as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details

Reland Sung

0.1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Connects through a USB 2.0 port to a standard RJ45 network

+Supports 10/100Mbps network speeds

+Works with Windows 7, Windows 8 and Android tablet devices

−Limited to 10/100Mbps, slower than gigabit adapters

$3.00

as of 11/04/2026 21:06 PST - Details

Garozation

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit 1 Gbps Ethernet speed

+Built-in 3 USB 3.0 ports for extra connections

+RJ45 port for standard wired network cables

−Uses a USB bus, not a built-in network port

$19.49

as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details

Ablewe

1 Speed, USB, RJ45, ASIX

+Gigabit 1 Gbps Ethernet speed

+Built-in 3 USB 3.0 ports for extra connections

+ASIX network chip listed

−Uses a USB bus, not a built-in network port

$13.99

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

Denlane

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit 1 Gbps Ethernet speed

+RJ45 port for standard wired network cables

+Includes a USB C connector option

−Uses a USB bus, not a built-in network port

$8.96

as of 11/04/2026 21:06 PST - Details

Hoement

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit 1 Gbps Ethernet speed

+Built-in 3 USB 3.0 ports for extra connections

+RJ45 port for standard wired network cables

−Uses a USB bus, not a built-in network port

$20.29

as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details

Homsfou

USB, RJ45

+Adds three USB 3.0 ports alongside the RJ45 Ethernet port

+Gigabit Ethernet connection through an RJ45 port

+Hub design expands USB connectivity for peripherals

−Hub ports share the same USB connection to the computer

$19.59

as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details

Generic

1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Gigabit 1 Gbps Ethernet speed

+Switches between 10 and 100 Mbps automatically

+RJ45 port for standard wired network cables

−Uses a USB bus, not a built-in network port

$12.08

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

Yunir

0.1 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Small size for travel

+USB Type-C connection for newer laptops

+RJ45 port for standard wired network cables

−Uses a USB bus, not a built-in network port

−Fast Ethernet 0.1 Gbps speed, slower than Gigabit

$3.36

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

Compare specs

Interface	Spec score	Price
USB	n/a	$5.49 as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details
PCI	n/a	$4.84 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
PCI	n/a	$6.19 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$14.89 as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$8.19 as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
PCIe	n/a	$29.99 as of 11/04/2026 21:11 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$30.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
M.2	n/a	$7.57 as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$5.98 as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
USB	n/a	$7.21 as of 11/04/2026 21:06 PST - Details

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