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i-tec Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter vs StarTech.com USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter/Converter w/PD 2.0 - 1Gbps USB 3.1 Type C to RJ45/LAN Network w/Power Delivery Pass Through Charging - TB3 Compat

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 12identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:1000 Mbit/s
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter/Converter w/PD 2.0 - 1Gbps USB 3.1 Type C to RJ45/LAN Network w/Power Delivery Pass Through Charging - TB3 Compat:5000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:Grey
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter/Converter w/PD 2.0 - 1Gbps USB 3.1 Type C to RJ45/LAN Network w/Power Delivery Pass Through Charging - TB3 Compat:Black
  • LED indicators
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:Yes
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter/Converter w/PD 2.0 - 1Gbps USB 3.1 Type C to RJ45/LAN Network w/Power Delivery Pass Through Charging - TB3 Compat:Activity, Link
  • Width
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:61 mm
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter/Converter w/PD 2.0 - 1Gbps USB 3.1 Type C to RJ45/LAN Network w/Power Delivery Pass Through Charging - TB3 Compat:40 mm
  • Depth
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:23 mm
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter/Converter w/PD 2.0 - 1Gbps USB 3.1 Type C to RJ45/LAN Network w/Power Delivery Pass Through Charging - TB3 Compat:62.5 mm
  • Weight
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:35 g
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter/Converter w/PD 2.0 - 1Gbps USB 3.1 Type C to RJ45/LAN Network w/Power Delivery Pass Through Charging - TB3 Compat:34 g
  • Package width
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:130 mm
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter/Converter w/PD 2.0 - 1Gbps USB 3.1 Type C to RJ45/LAN Network w/Power Delivery Pass Through Charging - TB3 Compat:147 mm
  • Package depth
    • Metal USB-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:100 mm
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter/Converter w/PD 2.0 - 1Gbps USB 3.1 Type C to RJ45/LAN Network w/Power Delivery Pass Through Charging - TB3 Compat:174 mm

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Comparison of C31METALGLAN, US1GC30PD
50 specifications
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3azIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, 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)
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames90009000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Design2 differ
InternalNoNo
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
ChipsetRealtek RTL8153Realtek RTL8153
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Link
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
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
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers61 mm40 mm
DepthDiffers23 mm62.5 mm
Height17 mm17 mm
WeightDiffers35 g34 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers130 mm147 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm174 mm
Package heightDiffers20 mm32 mm
Package weightDiffers60 g113 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source333 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source362 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source319 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
Cable lengthKnown for one0.28 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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