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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter vs StarTech.com USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 1Gbps NIC USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Type C Network Adapter - 1GbE USB-C to RJ45/LAN Port Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Windows

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 11identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Interface
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:Thunderbolt 3
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 1Gbps NIC USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Type C Network Adapter - 1GbE USB-C to RJ45/LAN Port Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Windows:Ethernet
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:10000 Mbit/s
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 1Gbps NIC USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Type C Network Adapter - 1GbE USB-C to RJ45/LAN Port Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Windows:5000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 1Gbps NIC USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Type C Network Adapter - 1GbE USB-C to RJ45/LAN Port Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Windows:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:10GBase-T
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 1Gbps NIC USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Type C Network Adapter - 1GbE USB-C to RJ45/LAN Port Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Windows:10/100/1000BaseT(X)
  • LED indicators
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:Link
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 1Gbps NIC USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Type C Network Adapter - 1GbE USB-C to RJ45/LAN Port Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Windows:Activity, Power
  • Certification
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 1Gbps NIC USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Type C Network Adapter - 1GbE USB-C to RJ45/LAN Port Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Windows:CE, FCC, REACH
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:5 - 35 °C
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 1Gbps NIC USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Type C Network Adapter - 1GbE USB-C to RJ45/LAN Port Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Windows:0 - 60 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:-20 - 50 °C
    • USB C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - 1Gbps NIC USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Type C Network Adapter - 1GbE USB-C to RJ45/LAN Port Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Windows:-10 - 80 °C

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Comparison of TB310G, US1GC30DB
48 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
InterfaceDiffersThunderbolt 3Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers10000 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10GBase-T10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one10GBASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDIX IEEEYesYes
Full duplexYesYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo framesKnown for one9000Unknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VLAN taggingYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design3 differ
InternalNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
ChipsetDiffersIntel - Alpine Ridge DSL6340, Tehuti TN4010, Marvell 88X3310PA1Realtek - RLT8153
LED indicatorsDiffersLinkActivity, Power
CertificationDiffersCE, FCC, TAA, REACHCE, FCC, REACH
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 HomeWindows 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic
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 MojaveMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac 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 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 50 °C-10 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers75 mm141 mm
DepthDiffers102 mm175 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm13 mm
WeightDiffers322 g58 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers136 mm141 mm
Package depthDiffers170 mm175 mm
Package heightDiffers75 mm30 mm
Package weightDiffers482 g100 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneThunderboltUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Master (outer) case widthDiffers365 mm280 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers390 mm450 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers315 mm265 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers20 pc(s)50 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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