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StarTech.com USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Converter for Laptops vs StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support

40specifications compared
18differ
22identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Converter for Laptops:5000 Mbit/s
- USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:2000 Mbit/s
Product colour
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Converter for Laptops:Black
- USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:Silver
Storage temperature (T-T)
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Converter for Laptops:-10 - 55 °C
- USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:-55 - 125 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Converter for Laptops:40 - 50%
- USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:20 - 90%
Width
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Converter for Laptops:37 mm
- USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:24.9 mm
Depth
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Converter for Laptops:255 mm
- USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:66 mm
Weight
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Converter for Laptops:25.9 g
- USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:36 g
Package width
- USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Converter for Laptops:128 mm
- USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support:126 mm

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Comparison of USB31000S2H, USB31000SA
51 specifications	A StarTech.com USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Converter for Laptops Model USB31000S2H View product	B StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Network Adapter, Silver, Sleek Aluminum Design for MacBook, Chromebook or Tablet, Native Driver Support Model USB31000SA View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A hub ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	5000 Mbit/s	2000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 m
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	637901 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Activity, Link, Power
Poweridentical
Power consumptionKnown for one	1092 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 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 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterpri	Windows 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 supportedDiffers	Mac 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 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura	Mac 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 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 55 °C	-55 - 125 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	40 - 50%	20 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	37 mm	24.9 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	66 mm
WeightDiffers	25.9 g	36 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	128 mm	126 mm
Package depthDiffers	220 mm	188 mm
Package heightDiffers	30 mm	22 mm
Package weightDiffers	106 g	100 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	355 mm	514 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	455 mm	329 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	270 mm	225 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	200 pc(s)	250 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Plastic	Aluminium
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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