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Product comparison · 2 network cards

StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter vs StarTech.com USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Dongle, 10/100/1000Mbps, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 25identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • USB Type-C
    • USB Type-A/USB Type-C
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
    • 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • NBase-T
    • 10/100/1000BaseT(X)
  • Jumbo frames
    • 16000
    • 9000
  • Component for
    • PC/Server
    • PC/Laptop
  • Chipset
    • Realtek RTL8156BG
    • Realtek RTL8153B
  • LED indicators
    • Yes
    • Activity, Speed
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 1912948 h
    • 1969065 h

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50 specifications
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StarTech.com

2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter

Model 2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET

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StarTech.com

USB-C to Ethernet Adapter with USB-A Dongle, 10/100/1000Mbps, USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter

Model C21GA-USB-ETHERNET

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Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A/USB Type-C
USB pass-throughKnown for oneNo
Network5 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffersNBase-T10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneYes
Jumbo framesDiffers160009000
Design4 differ
Component forDiffersPC/ServerPC/Laptop
ChipsetDiffersRealtek RTL8156BGRealtek RTL8153B
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Speed
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs1912948 h1969065 h
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one5 V
System requirements1 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac 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 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DepthDiffers22 mm353 mm
WeightDiffers24.7 g26 g
WidthKnown for one21.5 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers127 mm128 mm
Package depthDiffers175 mm22 mm
Package heightDiffers18 mm15 mm
Package weightDiffers27 g35 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Other features1 differ
Cable lengthDiffers0.15 m0.152 m
Housing materialKnown for onePlastic

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