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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)

Netely

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard Gigabit
+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cables
+Low-profile design fits compact cases
$25.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
OLurkthu

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+2.5 Gbps speed for faster wired networking
+Intel I226V chip listed
+PCIe interface fits desktop motherboards
$23.79
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
OLurkthu

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit adapters
+Compact aluminum body listed for travel
+USB-C connection for modern laptops
$13.43
as of 11/04/2026 21:11 PST - Details
OLurkthu

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit adapters
+USB-A connection works with older laptops
+Realtek chipset listed
$11.56
as of 11/04/2026 21:11 PST - Details
ULANSeN

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+Intel I226-V chip
+RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cables
$23.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Peilinze

2.5 Speed, Intel

+Supports 2.5Gbps network speed
+Built on an Intel networking chip
+Uses an I225 and I226 chipset adapter
$23.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Plugable

2.5 Speed, USB, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps wired speed for faster networking than gigabit
+Dual USB-A and USB-C connectors for wider device compatibility
+Realtek chip for network connectivity
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:06 PST - Details
Tenext

2.5 Speed, USB, Realtek

+USB 3.1 Type-C connection for modern laptops
+Realtek chipset for network compatibility
+Low-profile design for compact systems
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
Throncom

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed for faster wired networking
+Supports 10/100/1000M speeds as well as 2.5 Gbps
+USB 3.0 Type-C connection to an RJ45 LAN port
$29.90
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
ACE

2.5 Speed, RJ45

+Provides a 2.5Gbps wired RJ45 Ethernet connection
+Connects through a USB-C port for laptops and tablets
+Supports USB 3.2 Gen1 and Thunderbolt 3 connections
$444.30
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 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
$25.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:11 PST - Details
Femoro

2.5 Speed, USB, Realtek

+Supports 2.5 gigabit wired network speeds
+Uses a Realtek network chipset
+Connects to USB-C ports on laptops and tablets
$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
Wavlink

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+Uses a Realtek network chip
+Supports both USB Type-A and USB-C connections
$47.43
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Yjntoximc

2.5 Speed, RJ45

+Provides 2.5 Gbps network speed
+Uses an RJ45 port for Ethernet cables
+Connects through a Type-C port
$38.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:07 PST - Details
ZimaboardSpec score 9.5

2.5 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, Intel

+Four ports for multiple 2.5GbE connections
+2.5 Gbps speed per port, faster than gigabit
+Intel i226-V chip for 2.5GbE networking
No price recorded yet.
QNAPSpec score 8.9

2.5 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Two RJ45 ports for 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
+Intel chip for wired networking
+Uses a PCIe x2 interface
No price recorded yet.
StarTech.comSpec score 8.6

2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45

+Single RJ45 port supports 2.5GbE connections
+Installs in a PCIe slot for desktop connectivity
+Uses an Intel network chip
No price recorded yet.
Apglsxy

2.5 Speed, USB

+Supports 2.5Gbps speeds over a USB connection
+Includes a 3 m cable for flexible placement
+USB bus connection needs no internal PC slot
No price recorded yet.
Generic

2.5 Speed, M.2, Realtek

+Supports 2.5G Ethernet connections
+Installs in an M.2 slot for a compact build
+Uses a Realtek RTL8125B chip
No price recorded yet.
Jsghgdf

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45

+Connects a computer to a wired network through a USB port
+Uses a standard RJ45 port for ethernet cables
+Rated at 2.5 Gbps for high-speed wired networking
No price recorded yet.
QNAP

2.5 Speed

+Internal card adds 2.5 Gbps Ethernet to a compatible computer
+Delivers 2500 Mbit/s network speed for faster local transfers
−Requires opening the computer to install the internal card
$459.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
GigaPlus

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5 speed: the highest speed of the 114 here
$18.69
as of 11/04/2026 21:09 PST - Details
IO Crest

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5 speed: the highest speed of the 114 here
$68.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
LinksTek

2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel

+2.5 speed: the highest speed of the 114 here
$22.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
Sabrent

2.5 Speed, USB, RJ45, Realtek

+2.5 speed: the highest speed of the 114 here
$24.49
as of 11/04/2026 21:11 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cardSpeedInterfacePort typeControllerSpec scorePrice
2.5PCIeRJ45Inteln/a$25.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
2.5PCIeRJ45Inteln/a$23.79
as of 11/04/2026 21:10 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45Realtekn/a$13.43
as of 11/04/2026 21:11 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45Realtekn/a$11.56
as of 11/04/2026 21:11 PST - Details
2.5PCIeRJ45Inteln/a$23.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
2.5Inteln/a$23.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
2.5USBRealtekn/a$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:06 PST - Details
2.5USBRealtekn/a$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
2.5USBRJ45n/a$29.90
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
2.5RJ45n/a$444.30
as of 11/04/2026 11:06 PST - Details

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