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Microconnect MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s vs Plugable Technologies USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Thunderbolt or USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone 15, Ch

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 4identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:PCI Express
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Thunderbolt or USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone 15, Ch:USB Type-C
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:1000 Mbit/s
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Thunderbolt or USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone 15, Ch:5000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:10 Mbit/s
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Thunderbolt or USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone 15, Ch:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Internal
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:Yes
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Thunderbolt or USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone 15, Ch:No
  • Chipset
    • MC-DR8169 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s:Realtek 8169
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Thunderbolt or USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone 15, Ch:ASIX AX88179

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Comparison of MC-DR8169, USBC-E1000
30 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressUSB Type-C
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB connector form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStraight
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 standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3az
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Jumbo framesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000BaseT(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Component forKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC/Laptop
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
ChipsetDiffersRealtek 8169ASIX AX88179
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one176 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one128 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one34 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one98 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Resource CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one88 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source

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