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 StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet - USB-C to 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) - Includes Power Adapter - TAA

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 8identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • 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
    • 3-Port USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet - USB-C to 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) - Includes Power Adapter - TAA:USB
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 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
    • 3-Port USB-C Hub with Gigabit Ethernet - USB-C to 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 (5Gbps) - Includes Power Adapter - TAA:1000 Mbit/s

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Comparison of USBC-E1000, HB30C3A1GE
63 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB Type-CUSB
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector form factorKnown for oneStraightUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3azIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames40004000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
VLAN taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
InternalNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
ChipsetDiffersASIX AX88179Genesys Logic - GL3522, ASIX - AX88179
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActivity, Link
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, TAA
Component forKnown for onePC/LaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7
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 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 g
Packaging dataidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAU, EU, NA, UK
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source155 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 g
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source459 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source309 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
Flow control supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 m
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType H
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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