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StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC vs StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 35identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:10/100/1000BaseT(X)
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter:NBase-T
  • Jumbo frames
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:9000
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter:16000
  • Component for
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:PC/Laptop
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter:PC/Server
  • Chipset
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:Realtek RTL8153B
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter:Realtek RTL8156BG
  • Package width
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:89 mm
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter:127 mm
  • Package depth
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:172 mm
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter:175 mm
  • Package height
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:16 mm
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter:18 mm

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Comparison of 1GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET, 2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET
48 specifications
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StarTech.com

USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC

Model 1GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET

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StarTech.com

2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter

Model 2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET

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Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB connector form factorStraightStraight
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB pass-throughKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000BaseT(X)NBase-T
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Auto MDIX IEEEYesYes
Full duplexYesYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo framesDiffers900016000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
VLAN taggingYesYes
Design2 differ
InternalNoNo
Component forDiffersPC/LaptopPC/Server
Product colourGreyGrey
ChipsetDiffersRealtek RTL8153BRealtek RTL8156BG
LED indicatorsYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)1912948 h1912948 h
Poweridentical
Output voltage5 V5 V
USB poweredYesYes
System requirementsidentical
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 supportedMac 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 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 SonomaMac 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 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 45 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Depth22 mm22 mm
Height15 mm15 mm
Weight24.7 g24.7 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers89 mm127 mm
Package depthDiffers172 mm175 mm
Package heightDiffers16 mm18 mm
Package weight27 g27 g
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case width500 mm500 mm
Master (outer) case length320 mm320 mm
Master (outer) case height210 mm210 mm
Products per master (outer) case250 pc(s)250 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Cable length0.15 m0.15 m

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