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i-tec Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter vs i-tec USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 15identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:USB Type-C
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:USB
  • Product colour
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:Grey
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:Metallic
  • Width
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:61 mm
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:66 mm
  • Depth
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:23 mm
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:25 mm
  • Weight
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:35 g
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:37 g
  • Package type
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:Box
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:Blister
  • Package width
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:130 mm
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:180 mm
  • Package depth
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:100 mm
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:105 mm

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Comparison of C31METALGLAN, U3GLANSLIM
49 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB Type-CUSB
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3azIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Jumbo frames90009000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4/IPv6
Design1 differ
InternalNoNo
Product colourDiffersGreyMetallic
ChipsetRealtek RTL8153Realtek RTL8153
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsYesYes
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 32/64bit, Windows 8 32/64bit, Windows 8.1 32/64bit, Windows 10 32/64bit, Mac OS, Linux, AndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 80 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers61 mm66 mm
DepthDiffers23 mm25 mm
Height17 mm17 mm
WeightDiffers35 g37 g
Packaging data5 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package typeDiffersBoxBlister
Package widthDiffers130 mm180 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm105 mm
Package heightDiffers20 mm50 mm
Package weightDiffers60 g130 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB data transfer ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480,5000 Mbit/s
Cable lengthKnown for one0.28 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source

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