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StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC vs TP-Link USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 7identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC has 39,000 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter (40000 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC has 51 mm more width than the TP-Link USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter (75 mm vs 24 mm). The StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC has 40.5 mm more depth than the TP-Link USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter (108.5 mm vs 68 mm). Host interface: USB on the StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC, USB Type-A/USB Type-C on the TP-Link USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC, 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter.

  • Host interface
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:USB
    • USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter:USB Type-A/USB Type-C
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:40000 Mbit/s
    • USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter:1000 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:10GBase-T
    • USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter:10/100/1000BaseT(X)
  • Component for
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:Laptop
    • USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter:PC/Laptop
  • Width
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:75 mm
    • USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter:24 mm
  • Depth
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:108.5 mm
    • USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter:68 mm
  • Height
    • USB4 to Ethernet Adapter, 10GbE, Multi-Gigabit, Thunderbolt Compatible, 10GBASE-T/5G/2.5G NIC:28.5 mm
    • USB Type-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter:19 mm

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Comparison of USB4-10GBE-ETHERNET, UE310C
46 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSBUSB Type-A/USB Type-C
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers40000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11beUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyDiffers10GBase-T10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design1 differ
InternalNoNo
Component forDiffersLaptopPC/Laptop
Product colourGreyGrey
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one50000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirements2 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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 EnterpWindows 7, Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 SequoiaYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 55 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers75 mm24 mm
DepthDiffers108.5 mm68 mm
HeightDiffers28.5 mm19 mm
WeightKnown for one520 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one170 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one134 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one74 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one110 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHanging box
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one395 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one358 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one313 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one20 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Cable lengthKnown for one0.5 mUnknown — not stated by the source

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