FINALLY: cheaper, smaller, cooler 10 GbE NICs

Duration: 06:54

10 Gigabit networking tech is finally getting smaller, cooler, and less expensive.

In this video, I test WisdPi's new 10G USB 3.2 adapter.

Some of the things mentioned in this video (Amazon links are affiliate links):

- WisdPi 10G USB Network Adapter: https://www.wisdpi.com/products/usb-c-to-10gb-ethernet-adapter

- WisdPi 5G USB Network Adapter: https://www.wisdpi.com/products/wisdpi-usb-3-2-5g-ethernet-adapter-wp-ut5-wired-lan-network-connection-for-mac-os-linux-windows-backward-compatible-on-5g-2-5g-1g-100mbps-ideal-for-gaming

- OWC 10G Thunderbolt 4 10G Adapter: https://amzn.to/4tjVFJu

- QNAP 10G SFP+ Thunderbolt and USB4 Adapter: https://amzn.to/4vxSnDY

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Contents:

00:00 - 10 Gbps NIC meets USB-C

01:00 - Testing on a Framework 13

02:35 - Testing on a MacBook Neo

03:36 - Full speed ahead (2x2)

04:20 - What about USB 4

05:04 - Best speed for value

05:42 - Power draw and thermals