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Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter vs StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 27known 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 50 mm more width than the Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter (75 mm vs 25 mm). The StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC has 50.5 mm more depth than the Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter (108.5 mm vs 58 mm). The StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC has 11.5 mm more height than the Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter (28.5 mm vs 17 mm). Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter, USB on the StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC. Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000 Mbit/s on the Nanocable USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter, 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.

  • Width
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter:25 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:75 mm
  • Depth
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter:58 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:108.5 mm
  • Height
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter:17 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:28.5 mm
  • Package width
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter:180 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:170 mm
  • Package depth
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter:20 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:134 mm
  • Package height
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter:135 mm
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:74 mm
  • Package weight
    • USB-C+USB-A/M 3.0 to Ethernet Converter:35 g
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:110 g

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Comparison of 10.03.0411, USB4-10GBE-ETHERNET
43 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-CUSB
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10GBase-T
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers25 mm75 mm
DepthDiffers58 mm108.5 mm
HeightDiffers17 mm28.5 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source520 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers180 mm170 mm
Package depthDiffers20 mm134 mm
Package heightDiffers135 mm74 mm
Package weightDiffers35 g110 g
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
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
Housing materialKnown for oneAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), AluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source

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