Product comparison · 2 network cards

Axagon ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m) vs StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 9identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC has 35,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Axagon ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m) (40000 Mbit/s vs 5000 Mbit/s). The StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC has 10 mm more width than the Axagon ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m) (75 mm vs 65 mm). The StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC has 90.5 mm more depth than the Axagon ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m) (108.5 mm vs 18 mm). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,1000,100 Mbit/s on the Axagon ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m), 10,100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC. Compliance certificates: REACH, RoHS, CE on the Axagon ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m), RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA) on the StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC.

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m):5000 Mbit/s
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:40000 Mbit/s
  • Width
    • ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m):65 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:75 mm
  • Depth
    • ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m):18 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:108.5 mm
  • Height
    • ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m):8 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:28.5 mm
  • Weight
    • ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m):72 g
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:520 g
  • Package width
    • ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m):150 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:170 mm
  • Package depth
    • ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m):90 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:134 mm
  • Package height
    • ADE-AM20 USB-A Gigabit Ethernet adapter with integrated CAT6 RJ-45 network cable (2 m):30 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:74 mm

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Comparison of ADE-AM20, USB4-10GBE-ETHERNET
52 specifications
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSBUSB
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5000 Mbit/s40000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10GBase-T
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo framesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
VLAN supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
InternalNoNo
Component forKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourGreyGrey
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 h
ChipsetKnown for oneASIX AX88179Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHS, ReachUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterp
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers65 mm75 mm
DepthDiffers18 mm108.5 mm
HeightDiffers8 mm28.5 mm
WeightDiffers72 g520 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers150 mm170 mm
Package depthDiffers90 mm134 mm
Package heightDiffers30 mm74 mm
Package weightDiffers103 g110 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB, LAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersREACH, RoHS, CERoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source395 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source358 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source313 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 m
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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