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StarTech.com 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac 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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  • 44specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 32identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac: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
  • Depth
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac:152 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
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac:18 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
  • Package depth
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac:147 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:127 mm
  • Package height
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac:17 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:19 mm
  • Package weight
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac:24 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:28 g
  • Master (outer) case width
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac:511 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:500 mm
  • Master (outer) case length
    • 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NBASE-T NIC, USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac:335 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:320 mm

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Comparison of C22G-USB-ETHERNET, U2GA-USB-C-ETHERNET
47 specifications
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)
Networkidentical
Maximum data transfer rate5000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, 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 type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyNBase-TNBase-T
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Auto MDIX IEEEYesYes
Full duplexYesYes
Jumbo frames1600016000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
VLAN supportYesYes
Design1 differ
InternalNoNo
Component forPC/LaptopPC/Laptop
Product colourGreyGrey
ChipsetRealtek RTL8156BGRealtek RTL8156BG
LED indicatorsYesYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs1912948 h1612526 h
Poweridentical
Output voltage5 V5 V
USB poweredYesYes
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 10, Windows 11 Home, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 10 Education, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 10 EnterpriWindows 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 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, 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 supportedDiffersWindows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width22 mm22 mm
DepthDiffers152 mm353 mm
Height15 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers18 g26 g
Packaging data3 differ
Package width126 mm126 mm
Package depthDiffers147 mm127 mm
Package heightDiffers17 mm19 mm
Package weightDiffers24 g28 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers511 mm500 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers335 mm320 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers225 mm210 mm
Products per master (outer) case250 pc(s)250 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Cable length0.152 m0.152 m

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