The Best Wifi Adapter Under $20 for 2023: Which Is The Best For Your Choice?

AC600 USB Wi-Fi Adapter – This compact USB Wi-Fi adapter provides long-range and lag-free connections wherever you are. Upgrade your PCs or laptops to 802.11ac standards which are three times faster than wireless N speeds.

Smooth Lag Free Connections – Get Wi-Fi speeds up to 200 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and up to 433 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. With these upgraded speeds, web surfing, gaming, and streaming online is much more enjoyable without buffering or interruptions.

Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Bands – Dual-bands provide flexible connectivity, giving your devices access to the latest routers for faster speeds and extended range.

5dBi High Gain Antenna – The high gain antenna of the Archer T2U Plus greatly enhances the reception and transmission of WiFi signal strengths.

OS Compatibility – This USB Wi-Fi adapter supports Windows versions: 10/8.1/8/7/XP and Mac OS: X, 10.9-10.14. OS driver installation may be required. Please visit the TP-Link website for the latest drivers for your operating systems.

AC1300 Dual Band Wi-Fi Extender for PC, Desktop and Laptop. Archer T3U provides 2.4G/5G strong high speed connection throughout your house.

Archer T3U also provides MU-MIMO, which delivers Beamforming connection for lag-free Wi-Fi experience.

Usb 3.0 provides 10x faster speed than USB 2.0, along with mini and portable size that allows the user to carry the device everywhere.

World's #1 provider of consumer Wi-Fi for 7 consecutive years - according to IDC Q2 2018 report

Supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP/ Mac OS X 10.9-10.14

Ultra-Fast Speed WiFi: 1200Mbps ultra-fast speed with dual-band connectivity, you can get maximum speed to 300Mbps in the 2.42GHz band and 866Mbps at 5.8GHz band with this WiFi dongle.

Stable and Safe Wireless Signal: The WiFi Card can work with any WiFi routers like WPA, WPA2, WEP, you’ll have a more stable and safer WiFi signal to avoid unexpected connection interruption and signal loss.

Rotatable High Gain Antenna: With the help of a rotatable 5dBi high gain antenna, this WiFi antenna can receive and send signals at any angle even if the signal is weak, providing 180 ° no-dead-angle signal coverage.

Soft AP Function: If your PC is connected to a wired network, you can use the Soft AP function to create hotspots so that your electronic devices can also connect to a high-speed wireless network.

Wide Compatibility: Supports Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 / XP / Vista / Mac OS 10.9~10.15(Not compatible with Mac OS 11.1 or newer version, Linux, TV). You may need to download driver for running this wireless adapter.

USB Wi-Fi Adapter: Upgrade your Wi-Fi speeds up to 150 Mbps for lag free video streaming and Internet calls

Stronger Wi Fi Coverage: 2.4GHz band Wi Fi covers your house everywhere

Mini Design: allows you to plug it in and forget it is even there; Wireless modes ad hoc/ infrastructure mode; Wireless security supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA psk/WPA2 psk (TKIP/AES), supports IEEE 802.1x

Industry leading support: 2 Year and Free 24/7 technical support

Compatibility: Compatible with Windows (XP/7/8/8.1/10/11) Mac OS (10.9 - 10.15) Linux Kernel (2.6.18 - 4.4.3)

Driver installation may be required, Please go to TP-Link website for the latest driver for your operating system

Please note that TL-WN725N is 2.4GHz only and does not support 5G

433Mbps+150Mbps HIGH SPEED WiFi ADAPTER. As being built with 802.11ac wireless technology, WU600 can offer 150Mbps speed on 2.4GHz or 433Mbps speed on 5GHz, increase your wireless speed up to 3 times compared to your old 11n adapter.

SELECTABLE DUAL BAND 2.4G & 5G WiFi ADAPTER. WiFi adapter WU600’s 2.4GHz provides extremely long range performance. 5GHz reaches 433Mbps, perfect for gaming and streaming. Simple tasks like web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band, while bandwidth intensive tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band.

AUTO INSTALLATION & GOOD COMPATIBLITY. USB WiFi adapter WU600 Support auto Installation on Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10, without downloading driver online, no need to install CD, just plug & play, very easy to use. Compatible with any router.

COMPACT AND CONVENIENT. WiFi USB adapter WU600's compact design is convenient to carry for mobile users, you can just plug it into the port, and take it everywhere, no need to worry about blocking adjacent USB interfaces or that the adapter may fall out.

Soft-AP. With Soft-AP mode, Wireless USB adapter WU600 can turn a wired internet connection to a PC or Laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot, offer WiFi signal to your mobile devices.

Note: Not support macOS Big Sur

AC1300 WiFi SPEED - Up to 400Mbps on 2.4GHz and 867Mbps on 5GHz. Provides long range and lag free connection throughout the house, upgrades your PCs /laptops to 802.11ac, 3 times faster than wireless N speeds

USB 3.0 PORT - Unlike other AC1200 USB 2.0 Wireless adapters, this product offers a blazing fast USB 3.0 port. The maximum speed of USB 2.0 port is only 480Mbps, obsolutely cannot meet the high speed of 867Mbps on 5GHz, so if you buy a AC1200 wifi adapter with a usb 2.0 port, it is impossible to reach the peak speed of 5GHz 867Mbps even in theory. But USB 3.0 is different, its transmission speed is 10 times of USB 2.0 Port , which can fully meet the AC1300 Wi-Fi speed transmit requirement.

COMPACT AND CONVENIENT. Wi-Fi USB adapter WU1300's compact design is convenient to carry for mobile users, you can just plug it into the USB port, and take it everywhere, no need to worry about blocking adjacent USB interfaces or that the adapter may fall out.

GOOD COMPATIBILITY. Compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista and Mac OS. Works with any router. We offer a CD which contains the driver in the package, you can follow the paper instructions to install the driver. In the same time, if a CD ROM is not convenient for you, we also offer a download address which printed on the manual, you can get the driver from the link.

SOFT-AP. With Soft-AP mode, this Wireless USB adapter can turn a wired internet connection to a PC or Laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot, offer WiFi signal to your mobile devices.

Important Note: Not support macOS Big Sur

【DRIVER FREE】The adapter is built-in driver software, insert the network card, the driver will install automatically and enable your pc to connect to the WiFi. If your computer have no access to the internet or isn't able to read a CD driver, this would be a perfect choice.

【2 IN 1 WIFI AND BLUETOOTH】Double Antennas to gain strong signal. WiFi: Works with Windows 7/8/8.1/10/XP, just plug and play. Vista/Mac OS(support 10.11-10.15) need install the driver, install the driver via a mini CD (included). Bluetooth: Only for windows 7/8/8.1/10, not compatible with Vista/xp/Mac OS.(The blue LED light will flash when works.)

【2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz DUAL BAND WIFI】Built-in Chip RTL8821CU, lasted IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac universal wireless network technology. Offers speed up to 5.8GHz (433Mbps) and 2.4GHz (150Mbps), 5.8GHz is perfect for HD video streaming and lag-free online gaming, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi for normal use such as web surfing, music, chat online etc.

【SUPPORT AP MODE】WiFi transmitter for networked computers, set to AP launch mode, the computer's wired network can be converted to WiFi signals, so that mobile phones, tablets, laptops can be wirelessly connect to WiFi Internet.

【BLUETOOTH TRANSMITTER】Bluetooth 4.2 enables your non-bluetooth PC to wirelessly connect with Bluetooth devices(such as smart phone, ipad, tablet, speaker, headset, keyboard, mouse, printer, projector,etc.) for data transfer,edit or print, up to 33ft connection distance.(ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS 7/8/8.1/10)

Ultra-Speed &Stable Signal: Upgrades your WiFi card to 1300Mbps Wi-Fi speeds. Offering 867Mbps over 5GHz or 400Mbps over 2. 4GHz for online gaming and 4K Ultra HD video streaming; Advance Chipset 8812BU bring faster speed and more stable signal

Widely Compatibility: Support OS Windows XP / 10 / 8 / 8.1 / 7 / Vista ( Plug and Play for Windows 10 ) / Mac OS 10.6 -10.15 for MacBook / Desktop PC / Laptop ; Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac ;

EDUP LOVE USB 3.0 WiFi Adapter: USB 3.0 port Wi-Fi adapter transfer rates of up to 5Gbps-10 times faster than USB 2.0, ensures Wi-Fi adapter maximum throughput performance and more stable internet connection; Backwards compatible with USB 2.0

Install Driver Tips : First install the driver from CD disk, then plug this usb wifi adapter into your PC. ( NOTE: If the CD can not be used, please contact us to get the driver download site via amazon message, thanks )

Wi-Fi Hot Spot & Warranty : You can create a Hot spot with the Soft AP Function for more wifi devices; WARRANTY : Lifetime manufacturer replacement warranty and 90 days no questions asked return policy.( If have any question, please contact us via amazon message )

👍【Ultra-fast 1300mbps High Speed 802.11ac 5G/ 2.4G】Upgrades your wireless wifi usb adapter to 1300Mbps with 802.11ac up to 867Mbps on 5.8GHz band and 400Mbps on 2.42GHz for gaming online and seamless HD video streaming,ensure that the network signal is more stable, effectively solve the blind area problems such as partition walls and long distances, thereby realizing the ultra-high speed of the 1300Mbps.

👍【Dual  High Gain 5dBi WiFi Antenna】The wireless wifi usb adapter equipped with two high-gain dual-frequency omnidirectional antennas which can increase signal coverage area without worrying about obstacles and low signal attenuation which makes the USB wifi adapter to ensure an extended range of WiFi connection and provide excellent stability for desktops, laptops, and PCs.

👍【High-Speed USB3.0 Interface】The wireless wifi usb adapter with USB3.0 Interface which is 10 timesfaster than traditional USB 2.0 up to 5Gbps,backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices.It meas that the Wi-Fi adapter has better throughput performance and more stable internet connection.And the two-way transmission speed is faster . The loss is low. It supports a desktop speed.

👍【Stable Signal & Secure Network Connection】The wireless usb wifi adapter ensure that strong signals can pass through the wall which can create an ultra-wide and stable wireless Internet environment for you.Using WPS one-key encryption (support WEP/WPA/WPA2/TKIP/AES)can provide security for wireless network connections.

👍【Compact Design & Great compatibility】The Wireless wifi network adapter compatible with PC Laptop Desktop for Windows Vista/XP/Win7/8/10, Linux, MAC OS 10.9-10.15,Wireless Standards(IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b),please read Installation guide before you use it,if there are any problem when you use it pls feel free to contact with us.Lightweight and portable design allows you to take it at any time,becoming a good companion for your life and work.

Upgrade to 433Mbps +200Mbps WiFi Speed. Combined with 802.11ac technology, Cudy WU650 brings a 300% speed boost compared with other N150 wireless usb adapter on the market. The maximum speed reaches 433Mbps on 5GHz and 200Mbps on 2.4GHz, greatly improve the performance.

Enjoy ultra fast 5GHz. Unlike other 2.4GHz single band 150Mbps wireless adapter, WU650 provides a better user experience by providing both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands, making it possible to enjoy 433Mbps ultra-fast 5GHz Wi-Fi speed, no longer have to endure the slow and crowded 2.4GHz.

Compact Design. WiFi USB adapter WU650's compact design is convenient to carry for mobile users, you can just plug it into the port, and take it everywhere, no need to worry about blocking adjacent USB interfaces or that the adapter may fall out.

Good Compatibility.Whether you are a Windows user, an Apple fan, or a professional user of Linux, as long as you need a wireless usb adapter, USB WiFi adapter WU650 can meet your needs. It is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Mac OS, Linux etc. We offer a resource CD which contains the driver , you can follow the manual instructions to install driver. While if a CD ROM is not convenient for you, you can also download the driver from the address printed on the manual.

Soft-AP Mode. With Soft-AP mode, Wireless USB adapter WU650 can turn a wired internet connection to a PC or Laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot, offer wi-fi signal to your mobile devices.

Not support macOS Big Sur