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Anker USB 3 0 Unibody Aluminum Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Supporting 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet for MacBook Mac Pro Mini iMac XPS Surface Pro Notebook PC USB Flash Mobile HDD and More
Last Updated: September 7, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
778
Unverified
41
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Review Analysis - 181 recent, verified reviews
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Ports
73ethernet, usb 3 0, usb, plug and play, lan
+85%
-15%
" ... Used it with my MacBook air, you can't go wrong with this adapter. ... "
" ... The adapter plugged directly into the Macbook pro USB 3.0 port. ... "
" ... I love this nic adapter. ... No problem also to use with USB-A to USB-C adapter. ... "
" ... The two I have are plugged into USB hubs that feed my laptops. ... I also tested one out with a usb c hub for my cell phone and it worked without issue and that was my first time connecting my cell to the internet with an ethernet cord. ... "
" ... And it dosn't have an ethernet port . ... "
" ... Works good on my gigabit network. ... Make sure your USB port is a 3.0 though. ... "
" ... also works on my galaxy s10 with a USB-c to full size USB adapter. ... "
" ... Perfect for testing, and perfect for plug and play use on all manner of devices - windows/Mac/Linux. ... "
Device Compatibility
46mac, adapter, windows 10, windows, macbook
+91%
-9%
" ... This adapter allowed speeds of 500mbps for both my Windows and my Mac laptops. ... "
" ... Just got it and it converted the computer so it would work with windows 10. ... "
" ... I may get another one for my Windows laptops that only have USB-A. ... If it's plug and play for both OSX/Windows, that would be the ultimate device. ... "
" ... Makes it really easy to see that your device can see a network but isn’t speaking to it, right away. ... Perfect for testing, and perfect for plug and play use on all manner of devices - windows/Mac/Linux. ... "
" ... Works as expected on Linux with no issue. ... "
" ... I haven't tried in on my Mac laptop yet. ... Plug and play on Windows 10. ... "
" ... The status lights are easy to understand, the adapter is VERY responsive, and I just recently discovered that it works MUCH BETTER than Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter. ... "
" ... I use a custom-built desktop PC that I myself built. ... "
Product Reliability
25months, stopped working, working, anker products, weeks
+52%
-48%
" ... I've been a big fan of Anker products for 5 years now, each and every one of their products are outstanding and of high quality and uniquely themed. ... "
" ... Anker has good stuff. ... "
" ... Have used Anker products before and have never been dissatisfied. ... So far it has just worked. ... "
" ... Worked right away. ... "
" ... it's working fine. ... "
" ... Seems to be made very well, has worked flawlessly since I installed it. ... "
" ... Worked perfectly every time. ... "
" ... Been in use for several months so far. ... No issues yet . ... "
Build Quality
18build quality, body, anker, feels like, aluminum shell
+89%
-11%
" ... The adapter itself feels like nice quality, the status lights are nice. ... "
" ... typical anker build quality- works great/looks and feels premium. ... "
" ... I have to deduct a star for white cable as it gets dirty easily, otherwise the build is solid - love the aluminum feel. ... "
" ... Quality of the adapter is great with the metal outer shell and USB 3.0 connection. ... "
" ... The adapter looked good and seemed sturdy when I first got it. ... "
" ... Overall I am very satisfied with the Anker and it looks smart with the aluminium body. ... "
" ... Love the aluminum shell! ... "
" ... This has a nice metal housing around the Ethernet connector rather then plastic. ... "
Drivers
17drivers, realtek, plug and play, need to install, anker
+82%
-18%
" ... I have a 2015 MacBook Pro as my daily driver and frequently need ethernet for jacking into switches, servers, and everything else. ... "
" ... No drivers to download, booted up the system and the Ethernet network was there and working. ... "
" ... It installs network drivers for this device with out needing a cd ... "
" ... Flawless driver installation on Win7. ... "
" ... No driver searching needed. ... "
" ... Some computers do need to install a usb 3 driver via an update or download but that is easy. ... "
" ... Anker’s (this one) worked great, immediately, no driver download needed. ... "
" ... plug and play no drivers needed and reaches high speeds great quality ... "
Design
13works great, look, design, aluminum shell, quality
+92%
-8%
" ... Aesthetically pleasing design, works faultlessly. ... "
" ... Products look good and more importantly just work. ... "
" ... Feels like a quality product. ... "
" ... All around, they look like something Apple would make. ... "
" ... And it's well metal constructed and attractive. ... "
" ... Overall I am very satisfied with the Anker and it looks smart with the aluminium body. ... "
" ... It works great and looks awesome! ... "
" ... Compared to the typical plastic ones, this one st stronger and also looks much nicer. ... "
Setup
10installation, plug, usb 3, simple, setup
+90%
-10%
" ... So easy to install and works perfectly with macbook pro 16 inch 2019 and macbook 15 inch 2012 ... "
" ... I know how to install these things and troubleshoot them. ... "
" ... Worked right out of the box— no set up or installation needed. ... "
" ... I went into my Mac network settings and set the Ethernet to have priority. ... "
" ... Install took less than 5 minutes on my Macbook Pro (via a USB 3 hub). ... "
" ... No need to setup anything, unless you have a manual setup, other than that it's ready to go and I like that it matches the finish on my MBA. ... "
" ... It is a simple installer and you must reboot the computer at the end if the installation. ... "
Price
10worth, well, money, price, works
+80%
-20%
" ... Great adapter, works well and can't beat the price. ... "
" ... Saved some money by taking this option. ... "
" ... Meet all expectations. ... "
" ... Highly recommend and great for the price. ... "
" ... Worth the extra money to get something built well that should last longer. ... "
" ... Their products are worth every penny and their packaging is very nice. ... "
" ... This one is worth the money. ... "
Overall performance
10fast, nic, gigabit speeds, speedtest, speeds
+100%
" ... Plugged this guy into my Macbook Pro and it bumped my speed from ~40 down to ~220 down! ... "
" ... Does its job ... "
" ... The guy from Centrurylink literally said "wow, I've never seen such a fast speed test" when I plugged it in and texted it in front of him on day of install. ... "
" ... At 1GB speed you can't beat it. ... "
" ... I tested the speed connection on a Surface Pro 3. ... You can see the difference, and this is the first adapter that I found that actually gives that type of speed boost. ... "
" ... I can't speak to higher gigabit speeds. ... "
" ... It performed as advertised at gigabit speeds and I was extremely happy. ... "
" ... Lightning fast when testing with SpeedTest ... "
Marketplace
10advertised, described, product, exactly, amazon
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... This is a third Anker product I’ve purchased. ... "
" ... Great quality, exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
Software Platform
9windows, software, developer, windows 7, running windows 10
+89%
-11%
" ... If it's plug and play for both OSX/Windows, that would be the ultimate device. ... "
" ... I am a software developer. ... "
" ... When installing windows on older machines. ... "
" ... Works with my Apple iPad Pro and iPad OS 13. ... "
" ... Just got it and it converted the computer so it would work with windows 10. ... "
" ... This fits my need, i am a software developer, my company have strict security & policy on how an user can work by using company laptop @ offsite. ... "
" ... Works as expected on Linux with no issue. ... "
Network
9connection, speed, network, speeds, mbps
+78%
-22%
" ... I have two and purchased two for my parent's house. ... "
" ... I am using mostly to help troubleshoot problems with WIFI speed, the ISP requires I connect via ethernet to the router as the proof required to report slow internet speed. ... "
" ... This is a must for people who have a laptop with only a 10/100 network card and want to upgrade to a Gigabit network Easy install driver gets this up and running in less then one minute. ... "
" ... Works good on my gigabit network. ... "
" ... Increased my speed from wifi about 3 times. ... "
" ... Increased my connection speed by like 10 mbps. ... "
Product As Described
8advertised, described, exactly
+100%
" ... Works perfect as it was described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Great quality, exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Wifi
8network, connection, speed, preferences, macbook pro
+88%
-13%
" ... Much faster than my WiFi! ... "
" ... This set up works perfectly and Ethernet is far quicker than WiFi. ... "
" ... I bought this for VPN work and alternative to wifi. ... "
" ... I use it when I need a fast and reliable connection, and I don't want to "trust" the reliability or security of WiFi. ... "
" ... This is a must for people who have a laptop with only a 10/100 network card and want to upgrade to a Gigabit network Easy install driver gets this up and running in less then one minute. ... "
" ... Increased my speed from wifi about 3 times. ... Now I can turn my wifi off and less EMFs. ... "
ISP
7internet, speed, gigabit, connection, isp
+100%
" ... I needed to used my wired gigabit internet service. ... "
" ... So I moved to this device, and now I'm getting 400-500 MBPS with it. ... "
" ... Connection speed is about 986Mb/s. ... "
" ... I used it to activate a new cable modem and it got me on the internet immediately. ... "
" ... I did a speedtest and it came up over 35 Mbps. ... I can't speak to higher gigabit speeds. ... "
" ... Works good on my gigabit network. ... "
" ... Increased my connection speed by like 10 mbps. ... "
USB
7usb 3, hub, port, older, laptops
+71%
-29%
" ... Ideally a USB-C adapter would be better, but I have a USB-A hub and I'd like to just keeping using it for now since so many devices are still using the older USB still. ... I may get another one for my Windows laptops that only have USB-A. ... "
" ... It worked perfectly with the ipad using a usb 3 hub ... "
" ... also works on my galaxy s10 with a USB-c to full size USB adapter. ... "
" ... It also works fine with my Anker USB 3.0 powered USB hub. ... "
" ... Make sure your USB port is a 3.0 though. ... "
Charging
7products, usb 3 0, usb, sent, lightning
+71%
-29%
" ... Anker is just the best maker of USB gadgets you can find. ... "
" ... The Anker is plugged into the USB 3.0 port and one can use the charger in the Lightning port while working. ... "
" ... Like all Anker products, this adapter was nicely packaged, appears well built and works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Love the anker products ... "
" ... I know Anker stands behind their products as I had a charger unit go bad and they sent new one free of charge. ... "
Ease of Use
6easy to use, easy, simple, laptop, install
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Could not be easier. ... "
" ... Simple product that does what it says. ... "
Cables
5cable, year, wire, white cable, positions
+20%
-80%
" ... The insulation around the wire connecting to the usb plug separated after 1 year of light use. ... "
" ... I had a secondary one from Cable Matters and that allowed me to debug the issue and clearly this unit failed to work just after 1 year of use - it will be going in the trash can. ... "
" ... I have to move (giggle) the cord on the adapter to specific positions to get an internet connection. ... "
" ... The plastic around the usb input seemed to have broken while in my backpack and now the cable only works if you hold it a certain way. ... "
Mouse
3wired, usb, bluetooth, network, 4k
+33%
-67%
" ... Only problem is that it interferes with my Bluetooth mouse in a neighboring usb slot. ... "
" ... But I have also noticed that there seems some interference when I use the wired connection and my bluetooth mouse. ... The mouse tracks erratically. ... "
Features
3status, indicator, construction
+100%
" ... I like the location of the status lights. ... "
Fit
3fits
+33%
-67%
" ... I am returning them and looking for something that fits my needs. ... "
Comfort
3feels like
+67%
-33%
" ... Feels like a quality product. ... "
" ... Are they letting quality slip as they expand into ever new domains? ... "
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