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)

Yeeliya

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed

+Installs in a PCI Express slot

+Uses a single x1 PCIe lane

$13.99

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

Derapid

2.5 Speed, PCIe, Realtek

+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired connection speed

+Installs in a PCI Express x1 slot

+Low-profile bracket fits small form factor cases

$16.99

as of 11/04/2026 10:08 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

Ableconn

2.5 Speed, M.2, RJ45, Intel

+2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speed

+M.2 interface suits embedded systems and mini PCs

+RJ-45 port for standard Ethernet cables

$37.99

as of 11/04/2026 21:09 PST - Details

BrosTrend

2.5 Speed

+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired transfers

+Aluminum body with braided cable

+Plug and play for laptops

$19.99

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

Cable Matters

2.5 Speed, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps wired network speed

+Realtek chip listed for the network controller

+Connects through a USB C port

$24.99

as of 11/04/2026 21:07 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, RJ45

+Supports 2.5 Gbps network speed

+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables

+Power delivery charging passthrough on the Type-C port

$14.69

as of 11/04/2026 06:06 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

DriverGenius

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Supports 2.5 Gbps network speed

+Connects through a USB-C port

+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables

$28.99

as of 11/04/2026 21:09 PST - Details

ULANSeN

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+Two 2.5GBase-T RJ45 ports

+Intel I225-V and I226-V controllers

+Supports 2500, 1000 and 100Mbps speeds

$45.99

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

Eacam

2.5 Speed, USB

+2.5Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet

+Aluminum alloy shell for a sturdy build

+USB-C connection works with newer laptops

$12.69

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

Eacam

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit Ethernet

+Uses a Realtek RTL8156B chip

+Aluminum alloy shell for a sturdy build

$13.09

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

Eacam

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5Gbps Ethernet speed over a USB C connection

+RJ45 port for standard wired network cables

+Aluminum alloy housing

$17.79

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

Emoshayoga

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5Gbps wired Ethernet speed

+USB-C connector for modern laptops

+RJ45 port for standard network cables

$15.79

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

Fentency

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speeds

+USB-C connection for modern laptops and devices

+RJ45 port connects standard Ethernet cables

$15.99

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

Fentency

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speeds

+Double port with both USB-A and USB-C plugs

+Plug and play setup

$17.99

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

Fentency

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Supports 2.5Gbps speeds over an RJ45 Ethernet port

+Connects through USB for use without an internal network slot

+Offers both USB-A and USB-C connectors

$19.99

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

Akpzkyywn

2.5 Speed, Intel

+Single electrical port with 2.5 Gbps speed

+Intel chip for 2.5 gigabit networking

+Diskless design suited to soft router builds

$95.81

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

Gyzouka

2.5 Speed, USB

+Supports 2.5G Ethernet speeds over a USB connection

+Connects through a USB-C port for laptops without a built-in LAN port

+Works as a high-speed wired network upgrade for compatible setups

$15.69

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

Jauarta

2.5 Speed, USB

+Supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed

+Plug and play setup without extra drivers

+Connects through a USB port

$14.99

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

Jauarta

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+Realtek RTL8156B chip is listed

+USB bus connects through a USB Type C port

+RJ45 port accepts standard Ethernet cables

$16.69

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

Jauarta

2.5 Speed, USB

+Supports 2.5 Gbps network speed

+Connects through a USB-C interface

+Aluminum case for sturdier build

$15.19

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

Jauarta

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Supports 2.5 Gbps network speed

+Uses an RJ45 Ethernet port

+Connects through a USB-C interface

$16.09

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

Kadimendium

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Supports 2.5 Gbps wired Ethernet speeds

+Connects through a USB port

+Uses a standard RJ45 Ethernet connection

$15.79

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

Mercusys

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45

+2.5 Gigabit speed over RJ45 ports

+Low-profile design fits small cases

+Energy Efficient Ethernet support

$23.47

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

Compare specs

Speed	Interface	Port type	Controller	Spec score	Price
2.5	PCIe	RJ45	Realtek	n/a	$13.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
2.5	PCIe		Realtek	n/a	$16.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
2.5	USB			n/a	$26.69 as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
2.5	USB	RJ45		n/a	$16.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
2.5	M.2	RJ45	Intel	n/a	$37.99 as of 11/04/2026 21:09 PST - Details
2.5				n/a	$19.99 as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
2.5			Realtek	n/a	$24.99 as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
2.5	USB	RJ45	Realtek	n/a	$17.99 as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
2.5	USB			n/a	$35.00 as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
2.5		RJ45		n/a	$14.69 as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details

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