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2.5 Gbps Network Cards

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55 2.5 gbps network cards from StarTech.com, IO Crest, Jauarta and more. Most cost $13 to $39, and half cost less than $20.

Top brands: StarTech.com (4)

Plugable

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps wired speed for faster networking than gigabit
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Dual USB-C and USB connectors for wider device compatibility
$19.99-33%List: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
UGREEN

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps speed over RJ45 for faster wired networks
+Aluminum body for a sturdy build
+Realtek chip for the network connection
−Requires a USB-C port on the host device
$25.99-13%List: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
StarTech.com

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+Supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speeds over a USB connection
+Uses a Realtek chip for network connectivity
+Multi-speed design works with NBASE-T networks
−Speed depends on the USB port and cable used
$44.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:11 PST - Details
StarTech.com

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB-C connection for laptops and modern computers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
−USB-based adapter, slower than a PCIe card
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:06 PST - Details
StarTech.com

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+USB-C connection for laptops and modern computers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
−USB-based adapter, slower than a PCIe card
$42.48
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
ASUS

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps wired speed for faster transfers
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+USB-C connection for modern laptops
$34.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
Belkin

2.5 Speed, USB

+Provides 2.5 Gb Ethernet speed through a USB-C port
+USB-IF certified for Thunderbolt 3 and 4 compatibility
+Connects a USB-C device to a wired network
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:09 PST - Details
Satechi

2.5 Speed, USB

+Supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed
+USB-C connection for modern laptops and tablets
+Compatible with MacBook and iPad devices
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
StarTech.com

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed over USB-C
+Connects to Thunderbolt 3 ports
+Multi-speed support for 1 Gbps and lower
$48.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
Vicfluxion

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Connects through a USB port to an RJ45 Ethernet cable
+Uses a Realtek chip
−Requires a free USB port on the computer
$15.99-20%List: $19.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details
Agfinest

2.5 Speed, USB, Realtek

+Delivers 2.5 gigabit speed over USB
+Offers both USB-C and USB-A connections
+Uses a Realtek chip for network connectivity
$19.99-20%List: $24.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Dell

2.5 Speed, USB

+USB-C connection adds 2.5G Ethernet to a computer
+Supports 2.5 gigabit network speeds
+Adapter form lets users add wired networking without an internal slot
−Requires a USB-C port on the computer
$21.86-13%Was: $24.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
YjntoximcSpec score 8.6

2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, USB, SFP

+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Single port for SFP fiber optic connections
+Connects through a USB-C 3.0 port
$56.90
as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
Acer

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than standard gigabit
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Aluminum alloy housing
$24.99-11%List: $27.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Acer

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than standard gigabit
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Aluminum alloy housing
$25.99-7%List: $27.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Uni

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+Faster 2.5 Gbps wired network speed
+Realtek network chip
+Sturdy aluminum body
$17.13-5%Was: $18.04
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 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
Cable Matters

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+USB connection works with computers lacking built-in Ethernet
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Realtek chip listed for driver compatibility
−Requires a 2.5 Gbps capable network to reach full speed
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
Cudy

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired transfers
+Uses an RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Plug and play USB 3.0 connection
−Requires a free USB port on the computer
$17.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
Gugxiom

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Type-C connection for modern laptops
+Built-in heat dissipation design
−Requires a USB Type-C port to connect
$11.38
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
UeeKKoo

2.5 Speed, USB, Realtek

+Supports 2.5 Gbps network speeds
+USB 3.2 Gen1 connection suits high-speed wired networking
+Realtek chipset listed for the network controller
−Requires a USB 3.0 or faster port for full speed
$24.86
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
XikeStor

2.5 Speed, USB, Realtek

+USB 3.0 interface connects to laptops without a PCIe slot
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet
+Realtek RTL8156B chip
−Speed is capped by the USB port it plugs into
No price recorded yet.
Vicfluxion

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Type-C connector for laptops
+Supports power delivery pass-through
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
Kangnice

2.5 Speed, USB

+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Works with both USB and Type-C ports
+Includes a 3 m cable
$26.69
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Stephencho

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+USB Type-C connection for modern laptops
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
Cudy

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+Supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed
+Uses the Realtek NIC chip
+Adds an RJ45 Ethernet port over USB
$17.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
Cable Matters

2.5 Speed, USB

+2.5G Ethernet speed over a USB C connection
+Designed for Microsoft Surface devices
+Compact black USB C adapter
$35.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
Domary

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Supports 2.5 Gbps network speed
+Connects through a USB-C port
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
$14.09
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cardSpeedInterfacePort typeControllerSpec scorePrice
2.5USBRJ45n/a$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45Realtekn/a$25.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45Realtekn/a$44.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:11 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45n/a$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:06 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45n/a$42.48
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45n/a$34.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
2.5USBn/a$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:09 PST - Details
2.5USBn/a$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45Realtekn/a$48.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45Realtekn/a$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details

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