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| Product | Key specification | Ports and features | Current price |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cudy 2.5G PCIe Ethernet Network Card Low-Profile with WOL Support, PE252.5GbE adapter · Cudy |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $12.99View on Amazon |
 2.5GBase-T Gigabit Network Card PCI Express Ethernet Adapter (RTL8125B) NIC2.5GbE adapter · YEELIYA |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $13.99View on Amazon |
 GLOTRENDS LE8105 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card, RJ45 Ethernet NIC, Low Profile2.5GbE adapter · GLOTRENDS |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $13.99View on Amazon |
 Vogzone for RTL8125B 2.5GbE PCIe2.0 x1 NIC, Single RJ45 2.5GBASE-T Adapter2.5GbE adapter · Vogzone |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $13.99View on Amazon |
 2.5Gb USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB-A/USB-C Ethernet Adapter for Laptop | USB to RJ45 Network, Realtek Chip, Plug and Play, Compatible for NAS, MacBook, Computer, Windows, macOS2.5GbE adapter · Vicfluxion |
5Gbps · Cat6 | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $14.99View on Amazon |
 IO CREST 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express PCI-E Network Interface Card 10/100/1000/25000 Mbps RJ45 LAN Intel I225 Chipset, Black (SY-PEX24076)2.5GbE adapter · IO CREST |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $15.39View on Amazon |
 Rielincard 2.5GB PCIe Network Card, 2.5G NIC with RTL8125B Chip, 2.5GBase‑T Ethernet Adapter for PC, 2500/1000/100Mbps RJ45 LAN, Wake on LAN, Low Profile, Win 7/8/10/11/Linux/Mac2.5GbE adapter · Rielincard |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $15.99View on Amazon |
 ORICO USB to 2.5GbE Ethernet Adapter, USBA Hub Ethernet 2.5Gbps with 2*USB 3.0, Multiports Network Adapter with 100CM Cable for Windows, Mac OS, Laptop, MacBook Pro, iPad, XPS2.5GbE adapter · ORICO |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $16.49View on Amazon |
 XikeStor 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card 2.5GBase-T RJ45 Ethernet Network Adapter2.5GbE adapter · XikeStor |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $16.99View on Amazon |
 2.5G PCIe Network Card, YuanLey 2.5 Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Adapter with Realtek RTL8125B, 2500Mbps NIC Card RJ45 LAN Controller for PC Windows/Linux/MAC OS with Low-Profile Bracket2.5GbE adapter · YuanLey |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $17.98View on Amazon |
 BrosTrend 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card for Gaming with Extra Low-Profile Bracket | Support Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, Windows Server etc. PCI Express Gigabit RJ45 Adapter NIC for PC Limited Lifetime Protection2.5GbE adapter · BrosTrend |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $17.99View on Amazon |
 TRENDnet 2.5Gase-T PCIe Network Adapter, TEG-25GECTX (Renewed)2.5GbE adapter · TRENDnet |
5Gbps · Cat5e | 1 multi-gig | $19.87View on Amazon |
 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card, GiGaPlus 2500Mbps Ethernet Interface Adapter, with Realtek RTL8125B, Wake on LAN, 2.5G NIC Compliant Windows/Linux/MAC OS2.5GbE adapter · GigaPlus |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $19.98View on Amazon |
 BrosTrend 2.5Gb USB C to Ethernet Adapter Plug & Play for Laptop, Aluminum2.5GbE adapter · BrosTrend |
5Gbps · Cat5e | 2 ports · 2 multi-gig | $19.99View on Amazon |
 Plugable 2.5G USB-C and USB to Ethernet Adapter, USB-C to RJ45 2.5Gbps LAN | Dual-Connector 2-in-1, Compatible with Thunderbolt 5 & 4, USB4, USB 3.0, Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, iPhone 15 & 162.5GbE adapter · Plugable |
5Gbps · Cat5e | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $19.99View on Amazon |
 WAVLINK 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet PCIE Network Card, 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45 LAN Adapter for Desktop PC, Win10/11 Supported2.5GbE adapter · WAVLINK |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $19.99View on Amazon |
 Cable Matters USB C to 2.5Gb Ethernet Adapter, 2.5 Gigabit Network Speed | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet to USB C, Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 4/5, MacBook, Laptops, and USB-C Devices2.5GbE adapter · Cable Matters |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $21.24View on Amazon |
 TP-Link 2.5GB PCIe Network Card (TX201) – PCIe to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Card | Ethernet Network Adapter, NIC card, Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Win Server 2022/2019/2016, Linux2.5GbE adapter · TP-Link |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $22.46View on Amazon |
 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card with Intel I226-V Chip, 2500M/1000M/100M Network Adapter NIC, PCIe 3.1 X1, PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Card for Windows 10/11, Linux Kernel 5.16.18/RHEL8.6, VMware ESXi8.02.5GbE adapter · Rielincard |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $23.65View on Amazon |
 WAVLINK USB C to Ethernet Adapter 2.5 Gbps, USB to RJ45 Converter2.5GbE adapter · WAVLINK |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $23.99View on Amazon |
 Dell Adapter USB-C to 2.5G Ethernet2.5GbE adapter · Dell |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $24.20View on Amazon |
 SABRENT USB-A to 2.5Gbps Ethernet Adapter, Multi-Gig (NT-UA25)2.5GbE adapter · SABRENT |
5Gbps · Cat5e | 1 multi-gig | $24.49View on Amazon |
 2.5G USB to Ethernet Adapter, 2-in-1 USB-C & USB-A Gigabit Network Adapter2.5GbE adapter · AGFINEST |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $24.99View on Amazon |
 2.5GbE PCIe Network Card Compatible with Intel I226-V, RJ45 | 2.5GbE Speed, PCIe Interface, Single RJ45 Port, Wired Network Card, low-profile bracket, PXE boot, Win/Linux/ESXi2.5GbE adapter · LUSKINNO |
5Gbps · Cat6a | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $24.99View on Amazon |
 Cable Matters USB to 2.5Gb Ethernet Adapter, USBA to RJ45 Network Adapter | 2500Mbps, Plug & Play, Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Laptop, Desktop2.5GbE adapter · Cable Matters |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $24.99View on Amazon |
 TRENDnet 2.5GBase-T PCIe Network Adapter, TEG-25GECTX | Converts a PCIe 2.0 or later slot into a 2.5G Ethernet Port, 802.1Q VLAN Tagging, Standard & Low-Profile Brackets Included2.5GbE adapter · TRENDnet |
5Gbps · Cat5e | 1 multi-gig | $24.99View on Amazon |
 UGREEN USB C to Ethernet Adapter 2.5G, Aluminum Ethernet Adapter for Laptop | Type C (Thunderbolt 4/3 Compatible) to RJ45 Network Internet, Compatible for NAS, MacBook Air/Pro, XPS, iPhone 17 Pro/Max2.5GbE adapter · UGREEN |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $25.99View on Amazon |
 UGREEN USB to Ethernet Adapter 2.5Gb, Aluminum Ethernet Adapter | USB 3.0 to RJ45 Computer Network Internet LAN Dongle for Laptop, Compatible for MacBook Air/Pro, XPS, Windows, macOS2.5GbE adapter · UGREEN |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $25.99View on Amazon |
 Plugable USB C to Ethernet Adapter 2.5Gb with 100W PD Charging2.5GbE adapter · Plugable |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $29.95View on Amazon |
 StarTech 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, NBASE-T NIC, Thunderbolt | USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5/1G Multi Speed Network, Thunderbolt Compatible, Windows & Mac, iPhone compatible2.5GbE adapter · StarTech.com |
5Gbps · Cat6a | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $29.99View on Amazon |
 ASUS USB-C2500 V2 2.5Gbps Type-C Wired Network Adapter, RJ45 LAN, USB-C High-Speed Transfer, Compatible with 2.5G/1G/100Mbps2.5GbE adapter · ASUS |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $30.99View on Amazon |
 UGREEN PCIe Ethernet Card 5G, for Windows 11/10, Linux Kernel 5.17 or Newer | 5Gb NIC Card for PC, PCIe 3.1 x1 Network Card with RJ45 Port for Workstations, NAS, Gaming, Media Servers with RTL8126 Chip2.5GbE adapter · UGREEN |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $32.99View on Amazon |
 Cable Matters USB C to 2.5Gb Ethernet Adapter with 140W Charging | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet to USB C, Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 4/5, MacBook, Laptops, and USB-C Devices2.5GbE adapter · Cable Matters |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $35.00View on Amazon |
 GLOTRENDS LE8127T1(X1) 10Gb PCIe 4.0 x1 RJ45 Network Card | 10GbE RJ45, RTL8127, PCIe 4.0 x1, 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M, WOL & UEFI/Legacy PXE, saves x16 slot10GbE NIC · GLOTRENDS |
10Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $35.99View on Amazon |
 Belkin USB Type C to 2.5 Gb Ethernet Adapter, USB-IF Certified Thunderbolt 3 & 4 / USB-C to LAN Network Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro, XPS, Surface, and Other USB C Devices2.5GbE adapter · Belkin |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $38.99View on Amazon |
ASUS USB-C2500 V2 - USB Type-A 2.5G Base-T Ethernet Adapter with Backward Compatibility of 2.5G/1G/100Mbps2.5GbE adapter · ASUS |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $39.93View on Amazon |
 2.5G USB C to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.0 to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet to USB C [Thunderbolt 3/4 Compatible], USB C to RJ45 Network Internet LAN Adapter for Laptop MacBook, Supports Windows7/10/11,Mac,Linux2.5GbE adapter · MOVTEKE |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $39.99View on Amazon |
 SODOLA 2.5Gb Switch,4 x 2.5G Base-T Ports, 2 x 10G SFP+2.5GbE switch · Sodola |
10Gbps | 6 ports · 12 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 + SFP | $39.99View on Amazon |
 StarTech 2.5GbE USB-A to Ethernet Adapter, USB 3.1, Multi-Speed, NBASE-T2.5GbE adapter · StarTech.com |
5Gbps · Cat6a | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $39.99View on Amazon |
 STEAMEMO 8-Port 2.5G Ethernet Switch with 10G SFP | Plug-and-Play Unmanaged Network Switch | 60Gbps Switching Capacity | Compatible with Gigabit/2.5Gb Multi-Gig for NAS, PC, Gaming & Home Office2.5GbE switch · STEAMEMO |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 8 ports · 9 multi-gig · Unmanaged · SFP | $41.39View on Amazon |
 StarTech 2.5GbE USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, 100W PD Pass-Through, NBASE-T | USB 3.0 Type-C 2.5G Multi Speed Network, 100W PD Pass-Through, 2GPD3-USB-C-ETHERNET2.5GbE adapter · StarTech.com |
5Gbps · Cat6a | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $42.48View on Amazon |
 10Gb/s SFP+ Fiber Port Ethernet Adapter for NAS & Desktop PCs. PCIE x4 Interface to 10Gb/s SFP+ Fiber Port NIC Card for Gaming, Intel 82599ES 10GbE Ethernet Controller (X520-DA1)10GbE NIC · LinksTek |
10Gbps | 1 multi-gig · SFP | $42.99View on Amazon |
 Omada DS105G-M2, 5 Port 2.5G Multi-Gig Unmanaged Switch2.5GbE switch · TP-Link |
Wi-Fi 6 · 5Gbps · Cat6 | 5 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged | $44.61View on Amazon |
 10Gb SFP PCI-e Network Card, 82599(X520-DA1) Controller, 10Gbps Ethernet Adapter, 10Gbe SFP+ Port, 10G NIC Card, Support Windows/Windows Server/VMware10GbE NIC · NICGIGA |
10Gbps | 1 multi-gig · SFP | $44.99View on Amazon |
 8 Ports 2.5Gb Switch Network Ethernet Switch 2.5 Gigabit Unmanaged2.5GbE switch · Real HD |
5Gbps | 8 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged | $44.99View on Amazon |
 10Gb Base-T PCI-e Network Card, Intel X540-T1 Controller, NICGIGA 10Gbps Ethernet Adapter with 10Gbe RJ45 Port ， 10G NIC Card, Support Windows/Windows Server/Linux/Vmware/ESX10GbE NIC · NICGIGA |
10Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $45.35View on Amazon |
 Davuaz 8-Port 2.5G Unmanaged Ethernet Switch, 8×2.5G Base-T Ports, 2×10G SFP+ Uplink, Supports 100/1000/2500Mbps, Fanless Metal Casing, Plug & Play10GbE NIC · Davuaz |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 8 ports · 10 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 + SFP | $45.99View on Amazon |
 Sodola 8-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch,8 x 2.5GBASE-T Ports,1X10G SFP+ | 100Gbps Switching Capacity, Fanless, Metal，Plug & Play 2.5Gb Network Switch2.5GbE switch · Sodola |
10Gbps | 8 ports · 36 multi-gig · Unmanaged · SFP | $45.99View on Amazon |
 2.5GBase-T Dual Port Server Network Card with Intel Intel I226-V 2500/1000/100Mbps PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter NIC Card RJ45 LAN Controller for Windows 10/11 with Low Profile Bracket2.5GbE adapter · Rielincard |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $46.99View on Amazon |
 StarTech 1-Port 2.5Gbps PCIe NIC, Intel I225-V (PR12GI-NETWORK-CARD)2.5GbE adapter · StarTech.com |
5Gbps · Cat6 · 33ft | 1 multi-gig | $46.99View on Amazon |
 10Gtek 10Gb Dual RJ45 Port Network Card with X540 Controller, PCIe Ethernet LAN Adapter for Windows/Linux/ESX Servers, Compare to Intel X540-T210GbE NIC · 10Gtek |
10Gbps | 2 ports · 2 multi-gig · RJ45 | $47.99View on Amazon |
 TRENDnet 5-Port 2.5Gb Switch, TEG-S351,Lifetime Protection | 5 x 2.5G RJ45 Ports,25Gbps Switching Capacity,NDAA + TAA Compliant,Ethernet Splitter,For Game Console,NAS,PC2.5GbE switch · TRENDnet |
5Gbps · Cat5e | 5 ports · 10 multi-gig · RJ45 | $47.99View on Amazon |
 Cudy 5 Port 2.5G Easy Smart Switch, USB-C Powered, Compact, HS105U2.5GbE switch · Cudy |
5Gbps · Cat5e | 5 ports · 5 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 | $49.99View on Amazon |
 SODOLA 9-Port 2.5Gb Switch Unmanaged,8 x 2.5GBASE-T Ports,1X10G SFP+2.5GbE switch · Sodola |
10Gbps | 8 ports · 27 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 + SFP | $49.99View on Amazon |
 Tenda Ethernet Switch 2.5Gb, 8-Port 2.5Gb Switch, Metal Case Plug & Play2.5GbE switch · Tenda |
Wi-Fi 7 · 5Gbps · Cat6 | 8 ports · 8 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 | $49.99View on Amazon |
 NUBASA 8 Port 2.5Gb Switch, Pro-Level 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Unmanaged | High-speed network switch for NAS, Gaming. Premium aluminum shell ensures rapid cooling for stable, lag-free network2.5GbE switch · NUBASA |
10Gbps · 33ft | 8 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 + SFP | $50.39View on Amazon |
 2X 10Gb/s SFP+ Fiber Ports Converged Ethernet Adapter for Servers, and Desktop PCs. PCIE x8 Interface to Dual 10GbE SFP+ Ports NIC Card, Intel 82599ES 10GbE Ethernet Controller (X520-DA2)10GbE NIC · LinksTek |
10Gbps | 2 multi-gig · SFP | $52.99View on Amazon |
 NICGIGA 10Gb PCIe 4.0 x1 Network Card, Realtek RTL8127 Ethernet Adapter.10GbE NIC · NICGIGA |
10Gbps · Cat6a | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $53.99View on Amazon |
 GoodTop 9-Port 2.5Gb Managed Switch, 8 x 2.5G RJ45, 1 x 10G SFP+2.5GbE switch · GoodTop |
10Gbps · 33ft | 36 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 + SFP | $54.99View on Amazon |
 10Gb PCIe Network Card, Dual 10Gbps SFP+ Port, 10G NIC with Intel 82599(X520-DA2) Chip, VIMIN 10G Ethernet LAN Adapter Support Windows7/8/10/11/Linux/VMware, Compatible with PCI Express X8 & X1610GbE NIC · VIMIN |
10Gbps | 2 multi-gig · RJ45 + SFP | $55.98View on Amazon |
 FebSmart PCIE X8 Interface to 2X 10Gbps RJ45 Ports Network Adapter, Intel X540-AT2 Ethernet Controller, 2X 10GbE RJ45 Interface PCIE NIC Card, PCI Express 10GbE Converged Network Adapter (X540T2)10GbE NIC · FebSmart |
10Gbps | 10 multi-gig · RJ45 | $55.99View on Amazon |
 VIMIN 10G PCI-E Network Card with 10Gbps Dual RJ45 Ports10GbE NIC · VIMIN |
10Gbps | 2 multi-gig · RJ45 | $55.99View on Amazon |
 H!Fiber 2.5Gbase-T PCIe NIC with Realtek RTL8125 Chip, 2.5Gb Network Card, 2500/1000/100 Mbps,Quad RJ45 Ports, PCIe X4, Ethernet Card for Windows/Windows Server/Linux2.5GbE adapter · H!Fiber.com |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $57.99View on Amazon |
 TRENDnet 6-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch with 10G SFP+Port, TEG-S5061 | 5 x 2.5GBASE-T Ports, 45Gbps SwitchingCapacity, Fanless, Wall Mountable,Lifetime Protection,Black2.5GbE switch · TRENDnet |
10Gbps · Cat5e | 6 ports · 11 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 + SFP+ | $57.99View on Amazon |
 10G PCIe SFP Network Card, YuanLey 10Gb Ethernet Card with Realtek RTL8127AT Conrtoller, PCIe 10Gb SFP Port Ethernet Adapter NIC Compatible with PCI Express X1,X4,X8,X16, Support WOL10GbE NIC · YuanLey |
10Gbps · Cat6a | 1 multi-gig · SFP | $59.98View on Amazon |
 10G Dual RJ45 Port PCI-E Network Card, with X540 Controller, Gigaplus X540-T2 10Gb Ethernet Adapter with 2 * 10Gbe NIC, Support Windows/Linux/ESX Servers10GbE NIC · GigaPlus |
10Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $59.99View on Amazon |
 10 Port 2.5Gb Unmanaged Ethernet Switch with 8* 2.5G Base-T Ports, 2* 10G SFP+ Ports. GiGaPlus 2.5Gbps Network Switch for 2.5Gbps NAS/PC, WiFi6 Router, Wireless AP. Fanless Design, Plug and Play2.5GbE switch · GigaPlus |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 10 ports · 20 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 + SFP | $64.99View on Amazon |
 8 Port 2.5G Managed Switch, 8 x 2.5Gbps Base-T Ports and 10G SFP+ Slot, Support LACP/QOS/VLAN/IGMP, Mini Metal Fanless 2.5Gb YuLinca Easy Web Switch2.5GbE switch · YuLinca |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 8 ports · 34 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 + SFP | $66.86View on Amazon |
 10G PCIe Network Card, YuanLey 10G Base-T Ethernet Card with Marvell AQC113 Conrtoller, PCIE to 10Gb RJ45 Ethernet Adapter NIC Compatible with PCI Express X1,X4,X8,X16, for Windows 10/11, Linux OS10GbE NIC · YuanLey |
10Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $69.98View on Amazon |
 10Gb PCIe Network Card with Intel X540-T2 Controller, Dual Port 10GBase-T10GbE NIC · VunLink |
10Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $69.98View on Amazon |
 BrosTrend 8 Port 2.5GB Unmanaged Switch, Metal Case, Plug & Play, Fanless | Standard / Static Link Aggregation / VLAN, Network Switch 2.5 Gigabit, Splitter Multi-Gigabit for PC NAS, Lifetime Protection2.5GbE switch · BrosTrend |
5Gbps | 8 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged | $69.99View on Amazon |
 TRENDnet 10 Gigabit PCIe SFP+ Network Adapter, TEG-10GECSFP | Convert A PCIe Slot Into A 10G SFP+ Port, NDAA & TAA Compliant,802.1Q, Standard & Low-Profile Brackets Included10GbE NIC · TRENDnet |
10Gbps | 1 multi-gig · SFP | $70.02View on Amazon |
 NETGEAR 8-Port 1G/10G Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Network Switch (GS108X) | 1 x 10G SFP+ Port, Desktop or Wall-Mount10GbE switch · NETGEAR |
10Gbps · Cat6 | 8 ports · 3 multi-gig · Unmanaged · SFP | $74.99View on Amazon |
 8 Port 2.5G Gigabit PoE Switch, 8 Port POE + 1* 10G SFP, IEEE 802.3af/at PoE 135W, Compatible with 100/1000/2500Mbps, Support WiFi6 AP, NAS, PoE Camera NVR, Metal Fanless, Rack Mount2.5GbE switch · Real HD |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 8 ports · 2 multi-gig · PoE+ · SFP | $75.99View on Amazon |
 10Gb Ethernet Switch with 4 x 2.5GbE + 2 x 10GbE RJ45 Ports, VunLink 6 Port 10G/2.5G Multi-Gigabit Unmanaged Network Switch, Plug and Play, Fanless, Desktop/Wall-Mount, for Wireless AP, NAS, PC, Home2.5GbE switch · VunLink |
Wi-Fi 7 · 10Gbps | 6 ports · 12 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 | $76.49View on Amazon |
 Cudy BE3600 2.5G Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router, 5X GbE, VPN Full, Mesh, WR3600H2.5GbE switch · Cudy |
Wi-Fi 7 · BE3600 · Dual-band · 5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $84.99View on Amazon |
 NUBASA 2.5Gb PoE++ Switch, 4X 60W 802.3bt PoE Ports@96W, 4X 2.5G Data Ports2.5GbE switch · NUBASA |
5Gbps | 4 multi-gig · Unmanaged · PoE++ | $85.49View on Amazon |
 10 Port 2.5Gb PoE Switch Unmanaged with 8 Port 2.5G Base-T PoE+@130W + 2 x 10G SFP+ Uplink, NICGIGA 8 Port 2.5Gbe IEEE802.3af/at Power Over Ethernet Switch, Support WiFi6 AP, NAS, 4K PoE Camera NVR.2.5GbE switch · NICGIGA |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 10 ports · 22 multi-gig · Unmanaged · PoE+ · SFP | $89.99View on Amazon |
 10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X550-T110GbE NIC · 10Gtek |
10Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 | $89.99View on Amazon |
 QINIYEK 4-Pack 10G SFP+ to RJ45 Module, 10Gbase-T Transceiver Compatible with Cisco, Ubiquiti, TP-Link, Meraki, Netgear and Open switches, CAT6a/7, 30m/98.4ft Transmission10GbE NIC · QINIYEK |
10Gbps · Cat6a · 98ft | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 + SFP · 4-pack | $89.99View on Amazon |
 GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Beryl AX Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router, 2.5G WAN, VPN, OpenWrt | Wi-Fi 6 dual band 574Mbps 2.4GHz plus 2402Mbps 5GHz, 2.5G WAN, gigabit LAN, USB 3.02.5GbE switch · GL.iNet |
Wi-Fi 6 · Dual-band · 5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $98.99View on Amazon |
 10Gtek 10Gb PCIe Dual RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X550-T2 | with Intel X550-AT2 Controller, Dual Copper RJ45 Port, PCI Express Ethernet LAN Adapter, Support Windows Server/Linux/ESX10GbE NIC · 10Gtek |
10Gbps | 2 ports · 2 multi-gig · RJ45 | $99.99View on Amazon |
 Omada ES210X-M2, 8 Port 2.5G Easy Managed Switch | 2*10G SFP+, VLAN, Auto Loop Prevention, IGMP Snooping, Fanless, Durable Metal w/Shielded Ports2.5GbE switch · TP-Link |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 8 ports · 2 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 + SFP | $99.99View on Amazon |
 Zyxel 5 Port Network Ethernet Switch | Unmanaged | 2.5G | PoE++ | XMG-105HP2.5GbE switch · ZYXEL |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps · Cat5e | 5 ports · 6 multi-gig · Unmanaged · PoE++ · SFP | $99.99View on Amazon |
 10 Port 2.5Gb Unmanaged PoE Switch with 8*2.5G Base-T PoE Ports, 2*10G SFP+ Uplink, 802.3af/at (PoE+), 80Gbps Switching Capacity, GigaPlus 2.5G PoE Switch for 2.5Gb NAS/PC, WiFi6 Router, Wireless AP2.5GbE switch · GigaPlus |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 10 ports · 10 multi-gig · Unmanaged · PoE+ · RJ45 + SFP | $109.99View on Amazon |
 Sonnet Presto Solo 10GBASE-T Ethernet 1-Port PCIe Card [Thunderbolt Compatible]10GbE NIC · Sonnet |
10Gbps · Cat6a | 1 multi-gig | $109.99View on Amazon |
 10Gb Ethernet Switch with 8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 + 2 x 10GbE RJ45 Ports, VunLink 10 Port Unmanaged 2.5G/10G Multi-Gigabit Network Switch, Plug & Play, Desktop/Wall-Mount, Ideal for NAS, Gaming, Home Office2.5GbE switch · VunLink |
Wi-Fi 7 · 10Gbps | 10 ports · 20 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 | $113.39View on Amazon |
 8-Port 10G SFP+ Switch, Layer 3 Managed, Enterprise Network Fiber Switch10GbE switch · GoodTop |
Wi-Fi 7 · 10Gbps | 8 ports · 2 multi-gig · Managed · SFP | $116.82View on Amazon |
 QNAP QSW-1108-8T-R2-US 8-Port 2.5GbE Unmanaged Switch2.5GbE switch · QNAP |
5Gbps · Cat5e | 8 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged | $119.00View on Amazon |
 QNAP QSW-L2110-2S8T-US 10-Port Multi-Gigabit Network Switch10GbE switch · QNAP |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 10 ports · 20 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 + SFP | $129.00View on Amazon |
 10 Ports 10Gb Unmanaged Ethernet Switch with 8*2.5G Base-T Ports, 2*10G RJ45 Ports. 80Gbps Switching Capacity, GiGaPlus 10Gbps Network Switch for 2.5G/10Gbps NAS/PC, WiFi6 Router, Wireless AP10GbE switch · GigaPlus |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 10 ports · 12 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 | $129.99View on Amazon |
 GL.iNet GL-MT3600BE Beryl 7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router | Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 688 plus 2882 Mbps, Dual 2.5G ports, USB 3.0, WireGuard 1100 Mbps, OpenWrt 21.02, WPA3, AdGuard Home, 205g2.5GbE switch · GL.iNet |
Wi-Fi 7 · Dual-band · 5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $129.99View on Amazon |
 GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router Touchscreen 2.5G | Touchscreen toggles VPN or AdGuard, 1-inch mini size, ideal for hotel, cruise, RV, business trip, plane connectivity2.5GbE switch · GL.iNet |
Wi-Fi 7 · BE3600 · Dual-band · 5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $159.99View on Amazon |
 SODOLA 5 Port 10G Easy Web Managed Switch,5X 10GBase-T Ports | Link Aggregation, QoS,VLAN,IGMP, 10Gb Switch for Network Management10GbE switch · Sodola |
10Gbps | 5 ports · 15 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 | $169.99View on Amazon |
 Ztyuav 8 Port Unmanaged 10Gbe Ethernet Switch with 6 x 10Gb RJ-45 Ports, 2 x 10Gb SFP+ Ports, Ports Speed Auto-Negotiation-1000M/2.5G/10G, One-Key VLAN, Build in Cooling Fan & Metal Shell, Plug & Play10GbE switch · Ztyuav |
10Gbps | 8 ports · 26 multi-gig · Unmanaged · PoE+ · RJ45 + SFP | $175.99View on Amazon |
 Cudy BE11000 Wi-Fi 7 4X 2.5G Ports Mesh System, 1200 sq.ft, M11000 1-Pack | 11000 Mbps Tri-Band wifi 7, 4-Port 2.5GbE, 200+ devices, seamless mesh, VPN Server & Client, App & Cloud Control2.5GbE switch · Cudy |
Wi-Fi 7 · BE11000 · Tri-band · 5Gbps | 4 ports · 8 multi-gig · RJ45 | $179.99View on Amazon |
 Mikrotik CRS310-8G 2S in: L3 Smart Switch Géré 2.5G Ethernet (100/1000/2500) Connexion Ethernet, Support2.5GbE switch · MikroTik |
5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $193.80View on Amazon |
 5 Port 10G Ethernet Switch,10Gbe Network Switch with Base-T RJ45 Port Support 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Speed Auto-Negotiation, 100Gbps Switching Capacity, Plug & Play for 10G NAS, PC, NIC, WiFi7 Router10GbE NIC · VIMIN |
Wi-Fi 7 · 10Gbps | 5 ports · 5 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 | $197.99View on Amazon |
 8-Port 10Gb Ethernet Switch Unmanaged, 6 x 10G RJ45 Ports, 2 x 10G SFP+ Ports, 10Gbps/2.5G/1G Auto-Negotiation, 160Gbps Capacity Ethernet Switch with Quiet Fan for 10Gb NAS, PC, Router, Adapter/NIC10GbE NIC · Reidubo |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 8 ports · 16 multi-gig · Unmanaged · PoE · RJ45 + SFP | $205.98View on Amazon |
 16 Port 2.5G PoE Switch Unmanaged with 16 Port 2.5Gb Base-T PoE+@250W + 2 x 10G SFP+ Uplink, NICGIGA 18 Port 2.5Gbe IEEE802.3af/at Power Over Ethernet Switch, Support WiFi6 AP, NAS, 4K PoE Camera NVR.2.5GbE switch · NICGIGA |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 16 ports · 38 multi-gig · Unmanaged · PoE+ · SFP | $224.99View on Amazon |
 TP-Link Omada SG3210X-M2 8-Port 2.5G L2+ Managed Switch | 8X 2.5G Ports | 2X 10G SFP+ Slots | Centralized Cloud Management | L2/L3/L4 QoS and IGMP snooping2.5GbE switch · TP-Link |
10Gbps | 8 ports · 10 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 + SFP | $229.99View on Amazon |
 TRENDnet 8-Port 10G Layer 2 Managed SFP+ Switch, TL2-F7080 | 8 x 10G SFP+ Ports, Web-Based Management, NDAA + TAA Compliant, 160Gbps, Layer 2 Hub, Ethernet Splitter10GbE switch · TRENDnet |
10Gbps | 8 ports · 16 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 + SFP | $229.99View on Amazon |
 TRENDnet 8-Port 2.5G PoE++ Switch, TPE-BG380 | 8 x 2.5GB PoE++ Ports, 230W Poe Power Budget, 40Gbps Switching Capacity, NDAA + TAA Compliant, Lifetime TRENDnet Protection2.5GbE switch · TRENDnet |
5Gbps · Cat5e | 8 ports · 8 multi-gig · PoE++ · RJ45 | $239.97View on Amazon |
 Omada SX3008F, 8 Port 10G SFP+ Enterprise Level L2+ Managed Switch | Omada SDN Integrated, IPv6, Static Routing, L2/L3/L4 QoS, IGMP & LAG, 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty10GbE switch · TP-Link |
10Gbps | 8 ports · 2 multi-gig · Managed · SFP | $239.99View on Amazon |
 UGREEN 8-Port 10Gb Ethernet Switch, Unmanaged 4 x 10Gb RJ45 + 4 x 10Gb SFP+10GbE switch · UGREEN |
10Gbps | 8 ports · 8 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 + SFP | $242.99View on Amazon |
 Omada 8-Port 2.5G PoE Switch, 160W(SG2210XMP-M2) | 2 SFP Slots, Support Omada SDN, PoE Recovery, IPv6, Static Routing, 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty2.5GbE switch · TP-Link |
10Gbps | 8 ports · 2 multi-gig · PoE+ · SFP | $246.41View on Amazon |
 TRENDnet 20-Port 2.5G/Multi-Gig Switch with 10G SFP+ Ports, TEG-S50204 | 16 x 2.5G RJ-45 Ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ Ports, 160Gbps, 1U Rack Mountable, NDAA TAA Compliant, Lifetime Protection, Black2.5GbE switch · TRENDnet |
10Gbps · Cat5e | 40 multi-gig · RJ45 + SFP | $249.99View on Amazon |
 8-Port 10Gb RJ45 Ethernet Switch Unmanaged, VunLink 10GBase-T Multi-Gig (10G/5G/2.5G/1G) Network Switch, 160Gbps Capacity, 19-inch Rackmount, for 10G NAS, Server, PC, Workstation10GbE NIC · VunLink |
10Gbps | 8 ports · 8 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 | $251.98View on Amazon |
 YuanLey 8-Port 10G Ethernet Switch, 8 x 10Gbps RJ45 Ports, Support 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100Mbps Speed Auto-Negotiation, 160Gbps Switching Capacity, Unmanaged Switch Rackmountable, Plug and Play10GbE switch · YuanLey |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps · Cat5e | 8 ports · 16 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 | $251.98View on Amazon |
 MokerLink 8 Port 10G Managed Ethernet Switch, 10G/5G/2.5G/1G Auto-Adaptive, L3 Web/CLI Managed, Metal Desktop|Rackmount Network Switch10GbE switch · MokerLink |
10Gbps | 8 ports · 16 multi-gig · Unmanaged | $275.99View on Amazon |
 8 Port 10G Ethernet Switch Unmanaged Plug & Play Desktop/Rack Mount10GbE switch · VIMIN |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 8 ports · 8 multi-gig · Unmanaged · RJ45 | $279.98View on Amazon |
 YuanLey 18 Port 2.5G PoE Switch Unmanaged, 16 x 2.5GbE PoE Ports, 2 x 10G RJ45 Uplink, 250W, Multi-Gigabit Ethernet PoE Switch, IEEE 802.3af/at, Fanless Metal, for IP Camera, WiFi 6 AP, NAS, Gaming2.5GbE switch · YuanLey |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 16 ports · 38 multi-gig · Unmanaged · PoE+ · RJ45 | $279.98View on Amazon |
 16 Port 2.5G PoE Switch Unmanaged with 16 Port 2.5Gb Base-T PoE+@250W + 2 x 10G RJ45 Uplink, NICGIGA 18 Port 2.5Gbe IEEE802.3af/at Power Over Ethernet Switch, Support WiFi6 AP, NAS, 4K PoE Camera NVR.2.5GbE switch · NICGIGA |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 16 ports · 38 multi-gig · Unmanaged · PoE+ · RJ45 + SFP | $279.99View on Amazon |
 TP-Link Deco BE65-PoE BE11000 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System, 1-Pack | 11 Gbps TriBand | PoE Powered | Multi-Gig Ports | Ceiling/Wall Mountable | Flexible Indoor Placement | MLO, 6 GHz, AI-Roaming2.5GbE switch · TP-Link |
Wi-Fi 7 · BE11000 · Tri-band · 5Gbps | 1 multi-gig · PoE+ | $299.99View on Amazon |
 TP-Link TL-SX1008, 8 Port 10G/Multi-Gig Unmanaged Ethernet Switch | Desktop/Rackmount, Plug & Play, Sturdy Metal Casing, Speed Auto Negotiation, Free Expert Help10GbE NIC · TP-Link |
Wi-Fi 6 · 10Gbps | 8 ports · 2 multi-gig · Unmanaged | $299.99View on Amazon |
 QNAP QSW-L3205-1C4T-US 5-Port Multi-Gig 10GbE Network Switch10GbE switch · QNAP |
10Gbps | 5 ports · 5 multi-gig · RJ45 + SFP | $309.00View on Amazon |
 GL.iNet GL-BE9300(Flint 3) Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router & GL.iNet GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) Portable Travel Router2.5GbE switch · GL.iNet |
Wi-Fi 7 · BE9300 · Tri-band · 5Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $314.48View on Amazon |
 TRENDnet 12-Port 10G Layer 2 Managed SFP+ Switch, TL2-F7120, 12 x 10G SFP+ Ports, 240Gbps, Ethernet Splitter, NDAA & TAA Compliant, Lifetime Protection, Black10GbE switch · TRENDnet |
10Gbps | 12 ports · 24 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 + SFP | $314.99View on Amazon |
 GL.iNet GL-E5800 NA MUDI 7 5G Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router with eSIM | Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with 5G, eSIM plus dual nano-SIM, 2.5G Ethernet, 2.8 inch touchscreen, 13.5h battery, 700 Mbps VPN2.5GbE switch · GL.iNet |
Wi-Fi 7 · Tri-band · 10Gbps | 1 multi-gig | $419.99View on Amazon |
 TRENDnet 12-Port 10G Web Smart Switch, TEG-7124WS | 8 x 10G RJ-45 Ports, 4 x SFP+ Slots, Ethernet Splitter, NDAA & TAA Compliant, Rack Mountable Housing, Lifetime Protection10GbE switch · TRENDnet |
10Gbps | 12 ports · 24 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 + SFP | $469.99View on Amazon |
 QNAP QSW-M3216R-8S8T-US 16-Port Half-Width Rackmount 10GbE Switch | Managed Network Switch, Layer 2, Web Management10GbE switch · QNAP |
10Gbps | 16 ports · 24 multi-gig · Managed · RJ45 + SFP | $629.99View on Amazon |
 Ubiquiti Networks USW-Pro-XG-8-PoE (155W) 8-Port 10GbE PoE++ Network Switch With RJ45 And SFP+ Interfaces For Desktop10GbE switch · Ubiquiti Networks |
10Gbps | 8 ports · 2 multi-gig · PoE++ · RJ45 + SFP | $666.79View on Amazon |
 Sonnet Twin10G 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Card (Dual-Port, 10GbE, Includes Two SFP+ transceivers)10GbE NIC · Sonnet |
10Gbps | 1 multi-gig · RJ45 + SFP | $707.00View on Amazon |
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The slowest component sets the ceiling
A 10GbE link connected to one hard drive will usually be limited by the drive. A fast NVMe NAS connected through 1GbE will be limited by the network.
Small files transfer more slowly
Thousands of small files create more filesystem and protocol work than one large sequential file. The calculator is closest to large-file transfers and provides a caution for mixed or small-file workloads.
Multiple clients share resources
Several clients can share the network link, storage array and processor. The calculator divides available storage throughput across active heavy users to produce a conservative estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Why is 1GbE not 125MB/s in practice?
One gigabit equals 125 megabytes per second before Ethernet, TCP, filesystem and application overhead. Real large-file transfers are normally lower.
Can one hard drive saturate 2.5GbE?
Some fast sequential workloads can approach it, but many single drives and mixed workloads remain below the practical 2.5GbE ceiling.
Why is Wi-Fi less predictable?
Wireless throughput changes with distance, interference, channel use, client antennas and airtime shared with other devices.