Top rated Network adapters
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. TP-Link Archer T3U AC1300 Mini
Faster Dual-Band Wi-Fi Connections: The Archer T3U brings your desktop PC or laptop up to the latest high-speed AC Wi-Fi standard. Enjoy speeds up to 3x faster. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi (up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz), allowing you to use the 5 GHz band for online gaming and HD video streaming, while utilizing the 2.4 GHz band for video calls and online shopping.
Mini Format: Ideal for on-the-go use! Thanks to its sleek mini design, the Archer T3U is smaller than most standard Wi-Fi adapters. It fits into any USB port and can easily be carried in your hand or pocket.
USB 3.0 for super-fast data transfer speeds: With USB 3.0, data transfer speeds can reach up to a blazing 4.8 Gbps, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0, while remaining backward compatible. Thanks to 802.11ac Wi-Fi, the Archer T3U is perfect for HD streaming, online gaming, and downloading large files.
Better performance with MU-MIMO: With MU-MIMO technology, the Archer T3U can deliver parallel data streams, enabling a significantly more efficient and stable connection when used with compatible MU-MIMO routers.
2. TP-Link Archer T3U Nano
Tiny in size, powerful in performance. AC1300 Nano Wireless MU-MIMO USB Adapter.
Immersive experience with dual-band connection. Receive WiFi signals on two separate bands for all your online needs. With dual-band high-speed WiFi of up to 1300 Mbps, the Archer T3U Nano supports all your online activities, from HD video streaming to lag-free online gaming and web browsing.
Increased throughput with MU-MIMO. The Archer T3U Nano, which supports MU-MIMO technology, enhances the throughput and efficiency of the entire network when used with MU-MIMO routers that deliver multiple data streams simultaneously.
Enhanced security with WPA3. The latest Wi-Fi security protocol, WPA3, offers new features to improve cybersecurity in private networks. More secure encryption in Wi-Fi password security and improved protection against brute-force attacks ensure the safety of your home Wi-Fi.
Miniature design brings endless convenience. The Archer T3U Nano is designed to be as practical as possible. With its miniature size and sleek design, you can plug the Nano adapter into any USB port and leave it there, whether you're on the go or at home.
Easy setup. A user-friendly interface on a CD for simple installation.
Operating system. Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Mac OS 10.15 and earlier.
3. TP-Link Archer T3U Plus
The Archer T3U Plus receives Wi-Fi signals on two separate bands for all your online needs. Choose the 2.4 GHz band for browsing, emailing, and social media with speeds of up to 400 Mbps, or switch to 5 GHz for gaming at speeds of up to 867 Mbps, HD streaming, and downloading large files.
4. Lenovo USB 3.0 to
The ThinkPad USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter not only provides a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet solution via the USB 3.0 port, but it can also boot over LAN on selected ThinkPad systems.
5. Lenovo 3.0 ethernet adapter USB
The Lenovo USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter is a powerful solution for expanding network connectivity for devices with USB ports. With an RJ-45 connector, this adapter provides a stable and fast connection to Gigabit Ethernet networks. It is particularly useful for laptops or desktop computers that lack a built-in Ethernet interface or require a wired connection. The adapter supports a maximum data transfer rate of up to 1 Gigabit per second, making it ideal for data-intensive applications. Its compact design and easy plug-and-play installation make it suitable for both home and office use. The robust construction ensures durability and reliability, while the use of USB 3.0 guarantees high transfer speeds.
- Supports Gigabit Ethernet with a maximum speed of 1 Gbit/s
- Compatible with USB 3.0 for fast data transfers
- Easy plug-and-play installation with no additional drivers required
- Compact and portable design for flexible use.
6. TP-Link TL-WN725N, Wireless N Nano
The TP-Link WLAN USB adapter TL-WN725N makes your desktop or laptop ready for WLAN-N and enables access to a wireless network with speeds of up to 150 Mbit/s. It is ideal for video streaming, voice streaming, and online gaming. Thanks to its nano format, the adapter fits into any USB port and can remain there permanently without interfering with the use of neighboring ports. The adjacent USB ports are not blocked by it and are fully available for connecting additional devices.
7. TP-Link AC600 HIGH GAIN WI-FI USB AD.
The Archer T2U Plus receives the Wi-Fi signal from two separate bands. With support for 256QAM, the Wi-Fi speed at 2.4 GHz increases from 150 Mbps to 200 Mbps. It is ideal for home networking. With 433 Mbps on 5 GHz, the Archer T2U Plus is also an excellent choice for seamless HD streaming, online gaming, and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. Thanks to its external 5 dBi high-gain antenna, the Archer T2U Plus offers better Wi-Fi reception and a stronger transfer signal. The Archer T2U Plus features a detachable and multidirectional high-performance antenna to ensure stronger signal transmission and reception.
8. Techmar Ue300
If you own an ultrabook, a MacBook, or a desktop PC and want to equip these devices with Gigabit LAN access, you can use the UE300 from TP-Link for this purpose. The LAN adapter features a fast USB 3.0 connection that allows you to connect it to your computer. Thanks to the convenient plug-and-play functionality, which is applicable for Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, MacOS X 10.9/10.10, and Linux, no additional settings are required. Only on MacOS X 10.5 to 10.8 is driver installation necessary. The network adapter is designed to be particularly compact and can also be folded, making it occupy very little space overall. Thus, it is especially ideal for slim notebook solutions.
9. Techmar UE300C
Ideal for laptops, tablets, and most USB-C powered devices to access a wired network. The fastest USB 3.0 and Gigabit solution ensures high-speed transfer rates. Provide your laptop, tablet, computer, and other USB-C powered devices with access to a wired network connection. Most of today's devices feature a powerful, instant wired network connection.
10. Delock WLAN USB 2.0 Stick
This wireless LAN USB stick can be connected to a computer to connect to a Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi stick can be connected to an access point (hotspot) or Wi-Fi router in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Additionally, an ad-hoc connection to a second computer is possible.
