Product comparison · 2 network cards

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 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

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 12identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB version
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Thunderbolt or USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone 15, Ch:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • 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:2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 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
    • 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 C to Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Thunderbolt or USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone 15, Ch: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 C to Ethernet Adapter, Fast and Reliable Thunderbolt or USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone 15, Ch: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 USBC-E1000, USBC-E2500
26 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB connector form factorStraightStraight
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network3 differ
Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3azUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s1000,2500 Mbit/s
Jumbo framesDiffers40009000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
InternalNoNo
Component forPC/LaptopPC/Laptop
Product colourBlackBlack
ChipsetDiffersASIX AX88179Realtek RTL8156B
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActivity
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 EnterpWindows 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 supportedDiffersNoMac 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 supportedDiffersYesKernel 3.12, Kernel 3.17, Kernel 3.3, Kernel 4.6.4
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Resource CDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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