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2.5 Gbps Network Cards

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114 2.5 gbps network cards from StarTech.com, IO Crest, Jauarta and more. Most cost $14 to $51, and half cost less than $20.

Top brands: StarTech.com (5)

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 21:09 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
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
BrosTrend

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps PCIe network card with RJ45 port
+Low-profile bracket included for compact cases
+Listed for Ubuntu, Mint and Kali Linux
−Requires a free PCIe slot inside the computer
$27.29
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 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
OLurkthu

2.5 Speed, M.2, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking than gigabit
+Uses M.2 A+E key slot, saving a PCIe slot
+Realtek RTL8125B chip for wired connectivity
−Requires an M.2 A+E key slot on the motherboard
$13.30
as of 11/04/2026 21:11 PST - Details
OLurkthu

2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Intel

+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking than gigabit
+Intel chip for wired connectivity
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
−Requires an M.2 B+M key slot on the motherboard
$51.89
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
OLurkthu

2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Realtek

+Supports 2.5G, 1G and 100M wired speeds
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
+Realtek RTL8125BG chip for wired connectivity
−Requires an M.2 A+E key slot on the motherboard
$14.08
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
OLurkthu

2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Intel

+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking
+Intel chip listed for the network controller
+M.2 B+M interface for compact installation
−Needs a free M.2 slot rather than a PCIe slot
$51.60
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
YrwygcgwySpec score 9.5

2.5 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Four RJ45 ports for four wired connections
+2.5 Gbps speed per port
+PCIe interface for desktop expansion
−Requires an available PCIe slot
No price recorded yet.
H!Fiber.comSpec score 8.6

2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+Realtek RTL8125 chip
+Low-profile bracket for compact PCs
−Single port limits to one network connection
No price recorded yet.
SerounderSpec score 8.6

2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, M.2, RJ45

+Single 2.5 Gbps port for faster wired networking
+Uses an M.2 B M connection for a compact build
+Intel chip with RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
−Requires a free M.2 slot on the motherboard
No price recorded yet.
IO Crest

2.5 Speed, M.2

+Two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports
+Uses an M.2 slot instead of a PCIe slot
+Low-profile bracket fits compact cases
−Requires a free M.2 slot with M+B key support
No price recorded yet.
Raxmolo

2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Intel

+2.5 Gbps speed with multi-gig fallback to 1G and 100M
+Intel i226-V chip for 2.5GbE networking
+M.2 interface fits a spare M.2 slot
−Requires a free M.2 A+E slot
No price recorded yet.
Rudiwro

2.5 Speed, RJ45

+Fits an A+E slot for internal installation
+Supports up to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
+Bracket-mounted RJ45 port keeps the port accessible
−Requires an available A+E slot to install
No price recorded yet.
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.
AkpzkyywnSpec score 9.5

2.5 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Four RJ45 ports in a single card
+PCIe interface for modern desktops and servers
+Realtek RTL8125BG and Intel i226 chipset options
$325.14
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
AkpzkyywnSpec score 8.9

2.5 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps speed on each RJ45 port
+Two RJ45 ports for two connections
+PCI Express interface with Intel I226 chip
$210.14
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 8.6

2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Supports 2.5G, gigabit, and 100Mbps speeds
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop computers
+Uses a single RJ45 port for wired connections
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:09 PST - Details
6COMSpec score 8.6

2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed
+Single RJ45 port for a standard Ethernet cable
+Installs in a PCI Express x1 slot
$18.04
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 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
Yubjiang

2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Realtek

+Delivers 2.5 gigabit speed over an RJ45 port
+Fits the M.2 A+E Key slot for compact systems
+Uses a Realtek RTL8125B chip
$19.95
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
Rielincard

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed
+Intel I226-V chip
+Low-profile bracket for small cases
$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
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

Compare specs

network cardSpeedInterfacePort typeControllerSpec scorePrice
2.5PCIeRJ45Realtekn/a$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:09 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45n/a$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
2.5PCIeRJ45Realtekn/a$21.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
2.5PCIeRJ45n/a$27.29
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45Realtekn/a$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45Realtekn/a$17.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45n/a$11.38
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
2.5M.2Realtekn/a$13.30
as of 11/04/2026 21:11 PST - Details
2.5M.2RJ45Inteln/a$51.89
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
2.5M.2RJ45Realtekn/a$14.08
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details

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