Plugable 5Gbps USB-C Ethernet Adapter | 5000Mbps Wired Network for Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS Laptops and Desktops | Realtek RTL8157 | Supports CAT6, CAT6a and CAT7 Cables (USBC-E5000)

Purchased this ethernet adapter when it first came out and it didn't go anywhere near 5Gbs So I returned it. A year later I tried it again and now it works great. Maybe the drivers are better. Now I get very close to 5Gbs reliably and although the device gets very warm, it's not hot which is another plus. I am very satisified now.

Got it to test my Fiber 5 Gbps speed from my router. Plugged into the routers 5gbps Ethernet port, using a cat6a cable, and plugged this into my iPhone 15 Pro Max. It immediately detected Ethernet and was ready to go. No drivers or anything. Speed test shows just under 5gbps on the download, upload shows much slower but best I’ve been able to see is around 1.5-4 gbps on the upload. It’s possible it’s just an issue with speed tests not spending enough time testing the upload side. It does get warm to the touch however, good if you need a hardwired option for your iphone/ipad, or other USBC device.

This works great it was plug and play for me

It's better than 2.5 gigabit ethernet adapter, but it's not a full 5 gigabit ethernet adapter. My UGreen 2.5 G ethernet can get 2.3 gigabit downstream, and 2.2 gigabit upstream, which is reasonable given the typical network overhead. This Plugable 5 gigabit ethernet adapter got around 4.3 gigabit downstream and 3.2 gigabit upstream. So it wasn't a doubling of speed when switching to this faster adapter. A different desktop computer with an integrated 10 gigabit adapter on the same switch could get 9.2 gigabit downstream, and 6 gigabit upstream, which means that the speed difference is likely due to this adapter and not my network connection. For optimal results, plug it into your laptop directly instead of to your external display. The USB wire may be a little sensitive to bending, and it would probably be better if it were a little stiffer to avoid it bending too much. You get a little more performance by not bending it too much. While my network connection is solid, with this adapter, there was definitely some ramp up time when testing the speed. Sometimes it would be slow, and then the connection speed would get faster. In one test, this adapter dipped down to 340 Mbps when uploading for a while. I didn't notice this behavior as much with my UGreen adapter. It's also worth noting that my Plugable adapter was likely a return. The packaging was previously opened when it arrived. Unfortunately, I don't feel like I got a "new" product. It does feel hot to the touch when connected for a while. It is convenient and portable. You just have to plug it in, and it works. While I do recommend it, there are definitely some areas where it can be improved.

Runs at a perfect 5gbps on macOS. No drivers and it’s easy to setup. There isn’t a better deal in my opinion so I consider this the best value for the money. Compatible on macOS, Linux, and windows 11 from my tests with no drivers. Does get a little warm to the touch but nothing more.

Works great with Apple Silicon Macs. Mini and MacBook Pro were both stuck at 1.9 Gbps with 2.5 Gbps adapters on the older Realtec 8156 dongles. This one with the Realtec 8157 works perfectly, 2.3 Gbps up and down on a 2.5 Gbps router.

I installed the win 11 driver but could not get speeds above 1Gbps out of this product. Used cat6 cables and 10Gbps router. Checked everything but to no avail. Don't have the time to spend days trying to get this product to work.

Gotta say, it looks like Plugable has done it again. Using it for a day so I can't speak to longevity, but the 2.5gbit version has been working great for years - we have several. This 5gbit adapter just plain works on our macs and QNAP multiple speed switch. Maybe 75 feet of old CAT-5 (NOT 5e) with a RJ-45 wall box in the path too. Our legacy 10gbit Thunderbolt adapters require separate power supplies, are large, heavy, not really portable, expensive, get hot, and are slow to negotiate. But, they give us 10gbits which is really nice to have. We have tried most other adapters to get us a more compact and compatible USB 5gbit speed and none have worked consistently - got too hot, etc. The Plugable 5gbit adapter has not become too warm in our use so far, and like I said, connects over normal legacy cables. It seems like a fine evolution to a faster speed and is the next best thing to 10gbits.