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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

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
48 specifications	A StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NIC Model 1GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET View product	B 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 Model U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET View product
Network5 differ
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000BaseT(X)	NBase-T
Jumbo framesDiffers	9000	16000
VLAN supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VLAN taggingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
ChipsetDiffers	Realtek RTL8153B	Realtek RTL8156BG
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	1912948 h	1612526 h
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 mm
DepthDiffers	22 mm	353 mm
WeightDiffers	24.7 g	26 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	89 mm	126 mm
Package depthDiffers	172 mm	127 mm
Package heightDiffers	16 mm	19 mm
Package weightDiffers	27 g	28 g
Other features1 differ
Cable lengthDiffers	0.15 m	0.152 m

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