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StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC vs StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Ma

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 30identical
  • 3known 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 with USB-A Converter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Ma: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 with USB-A Converter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Ma:NBase-T
  • Jumbo frames
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:9000
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Ma:16000
  • Chipset
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:Realtek RTL8153B
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Ma:Realtek RTL8156BG
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:1912948 h
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Ma:1612526 h
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:0 - 45 °C
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Ma:0 - 40 °C
  • Depth
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:22 mm
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Ma:353 mm
  • Weight
    • USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC:24.7 g
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Converter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Ma:26 g

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Comparison of 1GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET, U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET
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USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC

Model 1GPD3-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)
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
Jumbo framesDiffers900016000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN taggingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
InternalNoNo
Component forPC/LaptopPC/Laptop
Product colourGreyGrey
ChipsetDiffersRealtek RTL8153BRealtek RTL8156BG
LED indicatorsYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs1912948 h1612526 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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 mm
DepthDiffers22 mm353 mm
Height15 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers24.7 g26 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers89 mm126 mm
Package depthDiffers172 mm127 mm
Package heightDiffers16 mm19 mm
Package weightDiffers27 g28 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
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 features1 differ
Cable lengthDiffers0.15 m0.152 m

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