StarTech.com 2 Port ExpressCard SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter with UASP Support

Product Overview

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StarTech’s 2‑port ExpressCard USB 3.0 adapter (with UASP) is one of those “get your older laptop working properly again” fixes. At ~£22 ex‑VAT, it’s good value if you’ve got a legacy ExpressCard machine that you still need for file transfers, backups, or connecting a couple of peripherals without constantly swapping leads. The UASP support is the right kind of practical — you’ll generally see better throughput than basic USB 3.0 adapters, especially with SSDs/external drives, and it helps when you’re doing repeated transfers rather than just light use.

That said, this isn’t a modern networking NIC adapter despite the category naming. It’s an ExpressCard to USB 3.0 card, so if you’re specifically trying to add Ethernet/network capability, you’ll be disappointed. Also, only makes sense if your laptop actually has an ExpressCard slot (many newer business machines don’t). If you do have ExpressCard and you want reliable USB storage/peripheral connectivity on the cheap, it’s a solid pick. If you don’t, there are better options that match how most kit is used now (USB-C docking/USB-to-Ethernet depending on the job).