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Network Cards under $75

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21 network cards under $75 from TP-Link, Intel, UGREEN and more. Most cost $17 to $35, and half cost less than $30.

Plugable

5 Speed, USB, Realtek

+Uses a Realtek RTL8157 chip
+Connects through a USB bus
+Adds Ethernet to USB-C devices without a native port
−Requires a free USB-C port
$29.95-25%List: $39.95
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
UGREEN

5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+5 Gbps wired speed for fast local transfers
+PCIe x1 slot works with common motherboards
+RJ45 port connects to standard Ethernet cables
$32.99-18%List: $39.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
NicgigaSpec score 8.0

5 Speed, 5 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+5 ports: the most ports of the 66 here
+5 speed: only 58 of 363 here have a higher speed
$33.29-10%Was: $36.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
SanpylSpec score 7.8

5 Speed, 4 Ports, USB, RJ45

+Four ports for expanding a single USB connection
+Aluminium alloy body for a sturdy build
+Includes an RJ45 Ethernet port
−Ethernet port is listed at 100Mbps, below gigabit
$6.86
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Yoidesu

5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+5Gbps USB C connection speed
+RJ45 Ethernet port for wired networking
+Aluminum alloy body for heat dissipation
−Requires a USB C port on the device
$24.32
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
BrosTrend

5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45

+Supports 5 Gbps network speed over a PCIe slot
+Includes an RJ45 port for Ethernet cabling
+Low profile design fits smaller computer cases
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
BrosTrend

5 Speed, RJ45

+5 Gbps speed for faster wired transfers
+Aluminum body for a sturdy build
+Plug and play with Windows, macOS and iOS
$33.49
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Kalea-Informatique

5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Marvell (Aquantia)

+Supports 5 Gbps Ethernet speeds
+Uses a PCIe 4.0 x1 interface
+Low profile form factor fits compact cases
$58.33
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
SanpylSpec score 7.8

5 Speed, 4 Ports, USB, RJ45

+Four ports, including one RJ45 Ethernet port and three USB ports
+USB 3.0 interface for faster USB connections
+Aluminium alloy body for a sturdy build
−Ethernet port is limited to 100Mbps
−Ethernet port is 100Mbps, below gigabit speed
$8.47
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
OLurkthu

5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit cards
+PCIe interface for desktop and server use
+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cabling
−Requires a cable and switch that support 5 Gbps
$17.85
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Vimin

5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+Realtek RTL8126 chip
+Low profile bracket fits small cases
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
ULANSeN

5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+Supports 2.5G, 1G and 100Mbps speeds
+Realtek RTL8126 chip
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
BrosTrend

5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+5 Gbps speed through a USB connection
+RJ45 Ethernet port for wired networking
+Aluminum body with plug and play setup
$34.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Jauarta

5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Supports 5 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Uses a USB C connection for modern laptops
+Has an RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
$25.19
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
Jauarta

5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB connection for adding wired Ethernet to a computer
+RJ45 port accepts standard Ethernet cables
+Rated at 5 Gbps speed
$29.09
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
OLurkthu

5 Speed, PCIe, Realtek

+Delivers 5 gigabit per second network speeds
+Installs in a PCI-E slot
+Uses a Realtek RTL8126 chipset
$17.49
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Senecesli

5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Rated for 5000 Mbps data transfer speed
+Uses a USB 3.0 connection to the host
+Provides RJ45 Ethernet port for wired networking
$27.51
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Tomantery

5 Speed, PCIe

+PCIe x1 interface installs in a desktop expansion slot
+5 Gbps maximum speed for fast network transfers
+Compatible with Windows 10 and 11
$21.59
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Onten

5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+5 Gbps speed, well above standard gigabit
+RJ45 port accepts standard Ethernet cables
+Works with Thunderbolt 3 and 4 ports
$30.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
Vaeluxws

5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+5 Gbps speed for fast network transfers
+RJ45 port for wired Ethernet connections
+Connects through a USB port
$23.39
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cardInterfaceSpec scorePrice
USBn/a$29.95
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
PCIen/a$32.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
PCIe8.0$33.29
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
USB7.8$6.86
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
USBn/a$24.32
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
PCIen/a$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
n/a$33.49
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
PCIen/a$58.33
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
USB7.8$8.47
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
PCIen/a$17.85
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details

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