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i-tec Metal USB-C/USB-A 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter vs i-tec Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 11identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • Metal USB-C/USB-A 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter:USB Type-A/USB Type-C
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:USB
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Metal USB-C/USB-A 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter:2500 Mbit/s
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:1000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Metal USB-C/USB-A 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Metal USB-C/USB-A 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter:Grey
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:Black, Grey
  • Weight
    • Metal USB-C/USB-A 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter:35 g
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:37 g
  • Package width
    • Metal USB-C/USB-A 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter:100 mm
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:130 mm
  • Package depth
    • Metal USB-C/USB-A 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter:20 mm
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:100 mm
  • Package height
    • Metal USB-C/USB-A 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter:130 mm
    • Metal USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:20 mm

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35 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB Type-A/USB Type-CUSB
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2500 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3az
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo framesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9000
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Grey
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8153
Component forKnown for onePC/LaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 H
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers35 g37 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers100 mm130 mm
Package depthDiffers20 mm100 mm
Package heightDiffers130 mm20 mm
Package weightDiffers77 g62 g
Other featuresidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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