At-a-glance (full review below):
PROS:
- Simple set-up
- Wide device compatibility
- Solid build quality
- Fast and reliable connection
CONS:
- [None so far]
—— Full Review ——
Having just upgraded my home network, I wanted to take advantage of the new available speeds on some of my devices that either don’t have a built-in ethernet port, or which only have a gigabit port. This adapter looked good, so I picked it up to try.
Out of the package, I was very pleased with the build quality of the adapter. The metal enclosure feels solid and will surely act as a good heat-sink for the adapter when in use. The attached USB-C cable feels durable as well, but it’s hard to say with these short cables if you end up bending it around a lot.
I tried attaching this adapter to a bunch of my devices, including a Windows desktop, a MacBook, and an iPad. On all of these devices, this adapter was instantly recognized and the maximum available speed was available; I didn’t have to install any device drivers myself (including on the Mac, despite what the instructions say) to get this maximum performance. In-use, all of these devices were able to take advantage of the speeds and the connection provided was completely stable. I had no issues whatsoever, so I am extremely pleased!
Overall, this is a great USB-C 5Gbps ethernet adapter which is great for most uses. The price ($60 CAD at time of review, with an extra 20% coupon available) is pretty good given what internal PCI-e cards can go for, and considering that this is an external adapter that you can easily use on different devices. I would highly recommend this adapter!
Brand | WAVLINK |
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Manufacturer | WAVLINK |
Model | WL-NWU341G |
Hardware interface | PCI Express x1 |
Compatible Devices | Windows 10/11, 8.x, 7, Vista and XP, MacOS 10.6 and above |
Mounting Hardware | Pcie Network Card |
Number of Items | 1 |
Batteries Required | No |
Data transfer rate | 5000 Megabits Per Second |
Data link protocol | Wifi 6e |
Manufacturer | WAVLINK |
Item model number | WL-NWU341G |
Product Dimensions | 7.87 x 3.05 x 1.78 cm; 65 g |
ASIN | B0F13C45PX |