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Plugable Technologies USB 3.0 Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Wireless Adapter vs Plugable Technologies USB C to Ethernet Adapter

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 3identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Connectivity technology
    • USB 3.0 Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Wireless Adapter:Wireless
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter:Wired
  • Host interface
    • USB 3.0 Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Wireless Adapter:USB Type-A/USB Type-C
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter:USB Type-C
  • Interface
    • USB 3.0 Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Wireless Adapter:WLAN
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter:Ethernet
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • USB 3.0 Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Wireless Adapter:1201 Mbit/s
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter:2500 Mbit/s

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Comparison of USB-WIFIAX, USBC-E2500PD
37 specifications
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Plugable Technologies

USB 3.0 Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Wireless Adapter

Model USB-WIFIAX

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Plugable Technologies

USB C to Ethernet Adapter

Model USBC-E2500PD

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Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB Type-A/USB Type-CUSB Type-C
InterfaceDiffersWLANEthernet
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1201 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one574,1201 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one1024-QAM, OFDMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWPA3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown 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
InternalNoNo
Component forPC/LaptopPC/Laptop
Product colourBlackBlack
AntennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna direction typeKnown for oneOmni-directionalUnknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneRealtek RTL8832BUUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 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 sourceMac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one90 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one30 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one12.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one30 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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