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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 vs Plugable Technologies USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Driverless Fast and Reliable Gigabit Speed, Thunderbolt 3 to Ethernet Adapter Compatible with Macbook Pro, Wind

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 12identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB version
    • 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)
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Driverless Fast and Reliable Gigabit Speed, Thunderbolt 3 to Ethernet Adapter Compatible with Macbook Pro, Wind:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 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
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Driverless Fast and Reliable Gigabit Speed, Thunderbolt 3 to Ethernet Adapter Compatible with Macbook Pro, Wind:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Chipset
    • 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
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Driverless Fast and Reliable Gigabit Speed, Thunderbolt 3 to Ethernet Adapter Compatible with Macbook Pro, Wind:Realtek RTL8153
  • LED indicators
    • 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:Activity
    • USB C to Ethernet Adapter, Driverless Fast and Reliable Gigabit Speed, Thunderbolt 3 to Ethernet Adapter Compatible with Macbook Pro, Wind:Activity, Link

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Comparison of USBC-E2500, USBC-TE1000
26 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB connector form factorStraightStraight
USB versionDiffers2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesKnown for one9000Unknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
InternalNoNo
Component forPC/LaptopPC/Laptop
Product colourBlackBlack
ChipsetDiffersRealtek RTL8156BRealtek RTL8153
LED indicatorsDiffersActivityActivity, Link
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirements1 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 supportedDiffersMac 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, MMac 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 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Su
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneKernel 3.12, Kernel 3.17, Kernel 3.3, Kernel 4.6.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedChromeOSChromeOS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 mm

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