
Besides, it consumes low power and is equipped with heat dissipation mechanisms to prevent overheating. The adapter comes with built-in drivers for auto-installation for MacBooks. It offers up to 1000Mbps Ethernet connection and is backward compatible with the 10Mbps/100Mbps network. The LENTION USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter features unibody aluminum alloy casing paired with a 5.29 inch/13.44 cm reinforced braided nylon cable and a non-slip connector for easy plugging.

Ĭompatible MacBooks: All MacBooks with USB-C port or Thunderbolt 3 port Thunderbolt 3 port allows for connection speeds up to 40Gbps, whereas the USB-C port works at a maximum speed of 10Gbps. It’s worth noting that Thunderbolt 3 has greater performance when it comes to speed. Therefore, you can easily plug a USB-C device into one of the Thunderbolt 3 ports of your MacBook. These ports work well with USB-C devices, which have the same connector design. But, it’s worth noting that all those ports are only of one type – Thunderbolt 3. Also, the new MacBook Air comes with a pair of similar ports. The latest MacBook Pro comes with either two or four rotationally-symmetrical connector ports, depending upon the model.

Moreover, there are several multi-function USB-C adapters that allow you to use memory cards, multiple USB drives, external displays, and even charge your MacBook, all at the same time. Fortunately, that’s not the end as there are several dedicated Ethernet adapters available today that would work perfectly with your MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, as well as the latest Apple Silicon Macs.
