Product comparison · 2 network cards

Plugable Technologies USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, Linux, Chrome OS vs Plugable Technologies 2.5G USB C and USB to Ethernet Adapter, 2-in-1 Adapter Compatible with USB-C Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.0, USB-C to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ether

16specifications compared
8differ
8identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, Linux, Chrome OS:USB
- 2.5G USB C and USB to Ethernet Adapter, 2-in-1 Adapter Compatible with USB-C Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.0, USB-C to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ether:USB Type-C
Maximum data transfer rate
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, Linux, Chrome OS:1000 Mbit/s
- 2.5G USB C and USB to Ethernet Adapter, 2-in-1 Adapter Compatible with USB-C Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.0, USB-C to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ether:5000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, Linux, Chrome OS:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- 2.5G USB C and USB to Ethernet Adapter, 2-in-1 Adapter Compatible with USB-C Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.0, USB-C to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ether:1000,2500 Mbit/s
Jumbo frames
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, Linux, Chrome OS:4000
- 2.5G USB C and USB to Ethernet Adapter, 2-in-1 Adapter Compatible with USB-C Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.0, USB-C to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ether:9000
Chipset
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, Linux, Chrome OS:ASIX AX88179
- 2.5G USB C and USB to Ethernet Adapter, 2-in-1 Adapter Compatible with USB-C Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.0, USB-C to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ether:Realtek RTL8156B

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Comparison of USB3-E1000, USBC-E2500
28 specifications	A Plugable Technologies USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet, Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, XP, Linux, Chrome OS Model USB3-E1000 View product	B Plugable Technologies 2.5G USB C and USB to Ethernet Adapter, 2-in-1 Adapter Compatible with USB-C Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.0, USB-C to RJ45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ether Model USBC-E2500 View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	USB Type-C
USB connector form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Straight
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	1000 Mbit/s	5000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3az	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	1000,2500 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000BaseT(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesDiffers	4000	9000
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
ChipsetDiffers	ASIX AX88179	Realtek RTL8156B
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC/Laptop
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Activity
System requirements2 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffers	No	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac 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 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, M
Linux operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Kernel 3.12, Kernel 3.17, Kernel 3.3, Kernel 4.6.4
Other operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ChromeOS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Resource CDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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