R5Updated November 2026

Best Network Adapters of 2026

PCIe and USB Wi-Fi and Ethernet upgrades for desktops and laptops.

PCIe and USB Wi-Fi and Ethernet upgrades for desktops and laptops. These picks are ranked by our score, which blends independent review data, specs, street price and owner feedback. Prices and availability move fast, so check the date beside each price before buying.

  1. TP-Link TX401 10 Gigabit PCIe Adapter
    01Best overall8.2
    TP-Link TX401 10 Gigabit PCIe Adapter

    Ethernet · PCIe x4 · 10GBASE-T (also 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100M) · 10 Gbps

    A 10GBASE-T PCIe 3.0 x4 Ethernet card with a low-profile bracket and a bundled Cat6A cable.

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  2. TP-Link Archer TBE550E
    027.8
    TP-Link Archer TBE550E

    Wi-Fi + Bluetooth · Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4 · 5.76 Gbps

    BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 PCIe adapter with Bluetooth 5.4, 6 GHz support and a magnetized antenna base.

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  3. TP-Link Archer TX55E
    037.6
    TP-Link Archer TX55E

    Wi-Fi + Bluetooth · Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2 · 2.4 Gbps

    AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 PCIe adapter with Bluetooth 5.2, two high-gain antennas and an Intel chipset.

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  4. ASUS PCE-BE92BT
    047.5
    ASUS PCE-BE92BT

    Wi-Fi + Bluetooth · PCIe x1 · Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4 · 5.76 Gbps

    BE9400 Wi-Fi 7 PCIe x1 adapter with Bluetooth 5.4 and two external antennas on a magnetized base.

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  5. TP-Link UB500 Bluetooth 5.4 Nano USB Adapter
    056.9
    TP-Link UB500 Bluetooth 5.4 Nano USB Adapter

    Bluetooth · USB-A · Bluetooth 5.4

    Tiny Bluetooth 5.4 USB nano adapter for adding Bluetooth to Windows desktops and laptops.

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