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The Best Mini Pcie Adapter of 2023 – Reviewed and Top Rated
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Rank No. #1
DGZZI 2Pcs Mini PCIE Half to Full Size Extension Card Wireless PCI Adapter Bracket for Wireless Network Card 3G Module
- mini pcie half-height to full-height adapter bracket notebook wireless network card to full-height specification.
- This bracket is compatible with HALF wlan/wireless PCI-E card to PCI-E card.
- High-quality all-metal bracket, the size is strictly in accordance with the mini pci-express standard, which is firm and complete for easy installation.
- Allow half height mini PCI Express card full height.
- MINI PCI-E half-height specifications are converted to full-height specifications, one-time forming, accurate positioning!
Rank No. #2
PCI Express to Mini PCI Express Card Adapter Wireless Network Ethernet LAN Mini PCI-E Riser PC to Laptop Network Card Adapter Converter Antenna WiFi
- [Function]---This is just an network adapter to connect a mini pcie wireless Card to a PCIe slot on a PC motherboard; mini PCIE wirless card is not included.
- [Function]---This is just an network adapter to connect a mini pcie wireless Card to a PCIe slot on a PC motherboard; mini PCIE wirless card is not included.
- [Easy to Install and Use]--- Reserve the antenna for easy installation; This converter does not require a driver, but you will need to install your mini pci-e wifi card driver.
- [Note]--- For Lenovo notebook / thinkpad notebook network card and intel3945 RTL8187B and so on, 54MB notebook network card can not be used.
Rank No. #3
Ableconn PEX-MP117 Mini PCI-E to PCI-E Adapter Card - Mini PCIe to PCIe Adapter - mPCIe to PCIe - Ideal for Wireless Mini PCI Express Card
- PCIe x1 lane card with a mPCIe (Mini PCIe) socket that supports PCIe & USB 2.0 signal interface from main board to mPCIe socket.
- Support both PCIe based mPCIe Cards and USB2.0 based mPCIe Cards
- Support both mPCIe Full-Mini Card and Half-Mini Card
- No driver installation is required. 100% OS-transparent hardware bridge converter to support Windows, MAC, and Linux.
- Fully RoHS compliant. Made in Taiwan.
Rank No. #4
GLOTRENDS WA02 Mini PCIe to PCIe X1 WiFi Bluetooth Adapter for Mini PCIe WiFi 4/5/6/6e Module/Coral TPU Module, with 3.5-dBi SMA Antenna Kits
- Mini PCIe to PCIe X1 WiFi Bluetooth adapter with SMA Antenna Kits, work with Mini PCIe WiFi module, as well as Coral TPU (Mini PCIe Accelerator module)
- The WiFi signal goes through the PCIe X1 interface, and the Bluetooth signal goes through the USB interface (To enable Bluetooth: The USB cable needs to connect with the motherboard USB port)
- Triple Band 2.4GHz 5GHz 6GHz Antenna: 3.5 dBi RP-SMA Male antenna, with 2 x 15cm U.FL/IPEX1 to RP-SMA Female pigtail cable
- Compatible with MPE-AX3000H, AX210HMW, AX200HMW, 7265HMW, 7260HMW, 62230ANHMW, 633ANHMW, 622ANHMW, 62205ANHMW and Broadcom, Realtek, Atheros Mini PCIe WiFi module. Support WiFi 4/5/6/6E, Bluetooth 4.0/4.1/4.2/5.0/5.1/5.2/5.3
- Note: can not work with M.2 WiFi module and full-high Mini PCIe WiFi module
SaleRank No. #5
M.2 to PCIe Converter for Laptop NGFF M.2 Key A+E WiFi Bluetooth Card to Mini PCI-E Converter Adapter Make Your Newest M.2 WiFi Card on laptops 2010-2016 Laptops Based on PCI Express Solt
- This adapter could make your M.2 WIFI card intel ax200 9260 8260 killer m.2 wifi card installed inside the laptop with mini PCIE port and do not needed to buy an MHF4 antenna, the converter also has an antenna port to transfer the mhf4 antenna port to ipex 1 antenna port
- If have the right slot mini PCI-E please also be sure you have enough space. Your slot is wide enough (30mm the width of a mini PCI-E card) but it needs to be at least 43mm long as well to fit w/ a new M.2 key E or M.2 key A+E card. So you'll need to open your laptop and take a look to see if you have a mini PCI-E slot with at least that much space. If the only slot you have available will barely fit your current wifi card (intel 7260, ie: 30mm x 26.8mm) then this wont work for you.
Rank No. #6
Mini PCI Express pcie Wireless Card to PCI Express pcie 1X Adapter （No WiFi Card） for Desktop WiFi Card for Intel 7260 3160 Mini pcie ect
- PCIE(HALF SIZE mini pcie) Wireless Card to PCI-e 1X 4X 8X 16X Adapter( please install driver for the wifi card which will install inside this converter before used it,this converter do not has driver because the driver depends on which wifi card will be installed and the wifi not are not included inside this package.)
- This is just an adapter to connect a mini pcie wireless Card to a PCIe slot on a PC motherboard. It needs a mini pcie wireless card to go along with it，and this pacage do not including half size wifi card！！！
- Compatible： intel 7260, intel 6230, intel 6300, intel 6235, brodcom 4322, Realtek, Atheros mini pcie card ect
- The BT cable is inlcuding in this package, If the wifi card which you installed inside this converter has Bluetooth function, it will Support connecting with Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth stereo, Bluetooth keyboard, Bluetooth mouse and others for more conveniences and demands. Efficient WiFi Emission Insert it in a desktop computer to build wireless WIFI signals. Mobile phones, laptops, tablet, PCs are able to connected.
Rank No. #7
Sintech M.2 (NGFF) nVME SSD to Mini PCIe Adapter with 20cm Cable
- allowed to read or write M.2 nVME SSD in Mini PCIe slot for Wifi card,such as Samsung 960 Evo,950 PRO
- Support M.2 PCIe ACHI SSD
- Support M.2 PCIe nVME SSD
- plug and play,no driver needed
- NOTICE: For M.2 nVME SSD, it required to work in WIN10 systerm.
Rank No. #8
M.2 (NGFF) Key A/E/A+E to Mini PCI-E Adapter with FFC Cable
- 1.This adapter is designed to covert mini PCI-E WIFI card to NGFF(M.2) KEY A/E/A+E interface
- 2.This adapter is compliant with half-size (30x26.8mm)and full-size (30x50mm) mini PCI-E card.
- 3.This adapter only supports M.2(NGFF) key A/E, doesn't support Key M
- 4. No additional driver is needed.
- 5.Supports any OS, like Windows, WinCE, Linux &iMAC etc
SaleRank No. #9
Intel 7260.HMW Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Network Adapter PCI Express Half Mini Card 802.11 b/a/g/n/ac
- Ultimate Wi-Fi performance more speed, coverage, larger capacity
- Bluetooth 4.0 smart ready
- Intel wireless display
- Intel Smart Connect technology
- Intel Wi-Fi Hotspot assistant
Rank No. #10
BQZYX+ Mini PCIe to PCI-E 1X Adapter Cable 270 Degree (Mini PCIe to PCI-E 1X)
- This adapter cable allows you connect any PCI-E device to Mini PCIe slot through a stand PCI-E 1X port.It’s a debug,test and any other useful tool to extend PCI-Express slot from Mini PCIe slot
- Support Mini PCIe socket not only Half-Mini card but also Full-Mini card
- Support 12V power by 4pin FDD power connector for Standard PCI-E device. If your device doesn’t need 12V power input, you won’t connect the attached power cable
- As PCI Express 1X connector is edge-free/multi-lane, 1X, 4X, 8X and 16X PCI-E cards are also available. The most matched type is 1X. But the speed will limit 1X because of the Mini PCIe speed limited
- Using High quality wire, using High quality connector, high frequency support PCI-E 3.0 stable transfer.
Rank No. #11
Richer-R Pci-e Express Extender,Mini PCI-E to PCI Express16x Extender Riser Adapter with SATA Power Cord for Video Card Mining
- 【Mini PCI-E to 16x 6-pin Power Supply Interface】6pin interface on the graphics card, can strengthen DC-DC power supply, make graphics card independent from the motherboard, and reduce the burden of the motherboard while connecting multi-graphics card.
- 【Adopt 4 Solid-state Capacitors】Making graphics card power supply more stable and secure.Power supply cable made of thick pure copper core can avoid burning wire when mining.
- 【Advantage】Graphics card slot adopts original imported connector for good contact. USB cable is relatively soft, easy to track, and you can put the graphics card as your will.
- 【Easy to Use】Due to slot equipped with a fixed buckle, it is easy to remove or fix graphics card, and the graphics card will not fall off from the slot.
- 【Tip】Any questions,Please feel free contact us,we will provide you with high quality after-sales service.
Rank No. #12
Xiwai Mini PCI-E PCI Express to SATA 3.0 Dual Ports Adapter Converter Hard Drive Extension Card
- Mini PCI-E PCI Express to SATA 3.0 Dual Ports Adapter Converter Hard Drive Extension Card
- It has two SATA3.0 interfaces, which can be connected to an SSD solid state hard disk as a system disk, and supports transmission rates of 6.0Gbps, 3.0Gbps, 1.5Gbps. With hot swap and hot plug capabilities, and power management functions;
- Support error reporting, recovery and correction;Supports partial and sleep power management states;Support Gen1i, Gen1x, Gen2i, Gen2m, Gen2x and Gen3i;
- Supports native command queue (NEQ). Under high load, NCQ technology can guarantee the performance and stability of the hard disk.
- Main control chip: ASMedia ASM1061 Interface: 2 * SATA3.0 interface Applicable slot: MINI PCI-E (mSATA is not supported)
Rank No. #13
MPE-AX3000H WiFi 6 Wireless Card Dual Band 802.11ax Half Mini PCI-E WiFi Card PCI Express Network Adapter BT5.2 2.4GHz 574Mbps 5GHz 2.4Gbps(160MHz) for Windows 10/11 64 bit Better 7260HMW WiFi Card
- Support 2.4GHz or 5GHz band to all your devices blazing wireless transmission rate up to 300Mbps, Dual-band wifi AX with speeds up to 2.4Gbps 5Ghz and up to 574Mbps 2.4Ghz; Supports 80Mhz and 160Mhz channel for smart home devices with no buffering.Backward compatible with 802.11 b/g/n/ac and 802.11ax,Supports new WPA3 more secure wifi security. This wifi adapter for the laptop is designed for mini PCIe laptops with Windows 10 11 64bit support.
- This Wi-Fi 6 Half mini pcie networking card for gaming pc laptops has the sixth generation of the Wi-Fi standard, such as Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), uplink Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO), and higher-order coding 1,024-QAM. Wi-Fi 6 achieves four times higher network bandwidth and four times more concurrent users than Wi-Fi 5;
- Match wifi 6 devices laptop will deliver the best results: ASUS Gigabit WiFi Router GT-AX11000 RT-AX88U RT-AX92U RT-AX95Q RT-AX95U GT-AX6000 RT-AX58U,D-Link DIR-X6060 DIR-X9000 Netgear RAX200 (Nighthawk Tri-Band AX12) RAX80 (Nighthawk AX8) RAX120 (Nighthawk AX12) RAX40 (Nighthawk AX4)WiFi Router, TP-Link Archer AX11000 Archer AX1500 Archer AX1800 Tplink Archer AX6000 Archer AX3000 Calix GigaSpire Routers etc.
- Supported Operating Systems：Support Windows 10/11 64-bit Only (Driver Downloads from I n t e l Website,search "Wi-Fi 6 AX200 "); Wi-Fi 6 MPE-AX3000H 160MHz IEEE:802.11abgn+ac+ax Interface: Half Size Mini PCI-E 2x2 WLAN/BT PCI-E Combo Adapter Card.
- New BT5.2 Function Equipped with Bluetooth devices BT5.2 Technology: Support connecting with Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth stereo, Bluetooth keyboard, Bluetooth mouse and others for more convenience and demand. Efficient WiFi Emission Insert it in a desktop computer to build wireless WIFI signals. Mobile Phones, laptops, tablets, PCS are able to connect.
Rank No. #15
7260HMW WiFi Card, Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Mini PCIe Network Adapter with Bluetooth 4.0 Support Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, WiFi Module Work with Laptop/Notebook
- Only Use For HALF MINI PCI-E slot, not use for m.2 NGFF interface. Kindly contact us with the computer model or original network card picture through Amazon message if you're not sure whether it will work with your laptop.
- Wireless-AC 7260.HMW supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, doesn't work with Linux and Windows XP.
- Delivers faster Wi-Fi speeds (up to 867 Mbps @ 5GHz or 300Mbps @2.4GHz) than 802.11n. An ideal choice for WiFi upgrade your old laptop, the Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 dramatically reshapes your connected experience at home or the workplace.
- Add Bluetooth 4.0 to notebooks/laptops, but please must check and confirm your computer's motherboard whether open USB bus before purchase, because this card is going Bluetooth USB bus, if the motherboard does not open the USB bus, then it's unable to use Bluetooth function, also in the device manager cannot identify the new USB Bluetooth hardware.
- Important Note: Not compatible with IBM Lenovo Thinkpad and HP machines and AMD Motherboard.
Rank No. #16
CERRXIAN Mini PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Network Card NIC 10 / 100 / 1000Mbps with Low Profile Bracket
- ULTRA FAST - It is a MINI PCI Express Ethernet card with a Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps port.Note:PCI and PCI-E slot is NOT compatible with MINI PCI-E.
- DUAL STAND - Built-in low profile and standard stand for mini and standard PCs.
- MINI PCI-E - Universal parameters compatible with native PCI-Express specifications RSV 1.1.PCI-Express 1 x bus bandwidth up to 2.5Gbps.
- INTERNET COMPATIBILITY - Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab standards. Supports full duplex flow control (IEEE 802.3x).
- SYSTEM SUPPORT - Windows ME,98SE, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10 32-/64-bit ，Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012 32 -/64-bit，Linux, DOS MAC OS X 10.4.X or the above.
Rank No. #17
Deal4GO NGFF M.2 (Key-A+E/Key-E) to Mini PCI-E Express Adapter Converter Full Size/Half Size mPCIe Slot for Intel AX210 AX200 9260 8265 8260 7260 3165 WiFi Card
- CATUION: NOT WORKS WITH CNVIo M.2 WLAN Card, Such as AX411NGW, AX211NGW, AX201NGW, 9560NGW, 9462NGW, 9461NGW.
- This adapter is designed for desktop/Laptop PCs that convert mini PCI-E cards, You can insert your M.2 NGFF type mini card to this adapter. Also, WiFi& Bluetooth Combo card such as 3160NGW, 3165NGW, 7260NGW, 7265NGW, 8260NGW, 8265NGW, 9260NGW, AX200NGW, AX210NGW or other NGFF WLAN Card can be used for supporting both WiFi by PCIe and Bluetooth by USB at the same time.
- NOTE: Don't works with Lenovo / HP laptop, Don't works with label have a FRU for the WiFi module.
- Support PCIe Mini Card : IEEE WLAN802.11a/b/g/n, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11h, 802.11ac.
- No drivers needed for this M.2 NGFF Card to mini PCI-E Adapter.
Rank No. #18
NETELY 802.11AX WiFi 6 AX200HMW 3000Mbps Mini-PCIE Interface WiFi Adapter with Bluetooth 5.0 for Windows 10 11 64bit Laptop PCs, 2.4GHz 574Mbps & 5GHz 2400Mbps, Intel WiFi 6 AX200D2W (WiFi 6 AX200HMW)
- 1. Add IEEE 802.11AX WiFi 6 3000Mbps (2.4GHz 574Mbps and 5GHz 2400Mbps) dual band wireless network card on Laptop PCs and Desktop PCs for large online gaming, 4K video streaming, internet surfing.
- 2. Come with WiFi Audio Adapter for WiFi headset, TWS earphones, sandbars, speakers, and more audio source transmission.
- 3. Compatible systems: Windows 10, 11 64bit need to install WiFi Network and WiFi Audio driver. Supports Linux kernel 5.1+ systems (Need compile).
- 4. Model: WiFi 6 AX200HMW, Hardware Interface: Mini-PCIE, Major Chipset: Intel WiFi 6 AX200D2W, Peak Speed: 3000Mbps (2.4GH 574Mbps & 5GHz 2400Mbps). Compatible Devices: IEEE 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be WiFi Router or APs.
- 5. Target Users: Laptop PCs, Desktop PCs and Industrial Devices, Package: NETELY Brand Color Box, WiFi Standard: IEEE 802.11 AX WiFi 6, WiFi Encryption: 64bit and 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, AES-CCMP and TKIP.
Rank No. #19
WiFi 6E Half Mini PCI-E WiFi Network Card 802.11AX AC MPE-AXE3000H 2.4GHz 5GHz 6GHz 5400Mbps Wireless Card BT5.2 MU-MIMO Mini PCIe Wi-Fi 6E Adapter OFDMA vPro for Windows 10/11 PC Laptops
- REKONG WiFi 6E MPE-AXE3000H WiFi Extends into 6GHz, Update your wifi to Tri-Band with a WiFi 6E router. Max Speed up to 574Mbps 2.4GHz, 2400Mbps 5GHz, 2400Mbps on 6GHz Band. 2.4GHz for the long-range, 5GHz for the high speed, 6GHz for the higher speed, Interference-free, and Ultra-low Latency.Lighting Fast Speed Wi-Fi 6E MPE-AXE3000H is designed to support the upcoming 11ax standard, including UL and DL OFDMA and 1024QAM, delivering data rates up to 5400Mbps.
- REKONG MPE-AXE3000H 160 MHz Channel Width Wi-Fi 6E AX expands the WiFi band from 80 MHz to 160 MHz, doubling the channel width and creating a faster connection from your router to the device. , and you can enjoy 8K movies, large file downloads, and uploads, and responsive smart home devices–all without buffering. Using 6GHz Band, you gain access to fourteen-80Mhz channels and seven 160Mhz channels, making it easy to run a mesh system or access points with no overlapping channels on 160Mhz width.
- REKONG mini PCI-E MPE-AXE3000H supports OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, only compatible with Windows 10/11 64, bit, you could find the driver from the I n t e l website ‘download center’ or contact the seller customer's service. Compatible with all the wireless routers and any 11ac or 11n devices. And almost all computers with mini PCI Express Interfaces; Such as Samsung/Dell/Sony/ACER/ISUS/MSI/Clevo/Terransforce/Hasee etc, but do not support all IBM/Thinkpad/Lenovo/HP laptops.
- REKONG MPE-AXE3000H Project your 2-in-1 or laptop content instantly, without wires, on the big HD screen with stunning image clarity and sound using Wi-Fi Miracast. Stream movies, videos, games, photos, connect with friends, and more. Also, vPro technology supports hardware-based security and management features built into REKONG Core vPro processors and chipsets that enable IT to manage PCs virtually anywhere, anytime, while reducing deployment costs, improving security and ROI.
- REKONG MPE-AXE3000H supports BT5.2 connects with Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth stereo, Bluetooth keyboard, Bluetooth mouse. Efficient WiFi Emission Insert it into a desktop computer to build wireless WIFI signals. Mobile phones, desktops, tablets, PCs are able to connect. Provides a 4x range over BT4.2 using the same TX power, enabling coverage throughout the home. Add new enhanced data broadcast enabling seamless services such as location-based services and simpler pairing for Bluetooth devices.
Rank No. #20
HUYUN M.2 NGFF (2230/2242) to Mini PCI-E Adapter Converter Compatible for Intel AX200 AX210 9260 8265 8260 7260ngw 3165 3168ngw DW1820 Module Card
- Computer Slot Type: Mini PCI-E Slot（Not is PCI-E 1X）
- NOTE！ Don't work on Lenovo Thinkpad IBM / Hp laptop
- This is just a transition interface (Not including the module), Compatible system depends on the module
- （Don't With label have a FRU for the wifi module）
- Compatible with wifi modul :Intel 7260 7265 3160 3165 8260 17265 18265 8265 9260 （AC/AN/BN）NGFF Card Act
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FAQ:
Q: What is a mini PCI slot?
A: Mini PCIe (mPCIe) – Card and Motherboard. The Mini PCI Express card from Telit (top) is a cellular modem, while the compact ITX motherboard (bottom) has one side-facing slot.
Q: How many pins does a mini PCIe card have?
A: Supporting only 3.3 volts and 32 bits of the PCI specification, Mini PCI was designed for peripherals such as network adapters in laptops, but also wound up in DVD players, HDTVs and other devices. Type I and II cards have 100 pins, while Type III has 124.
Q: What is a PCI wifi adapter?
A: PCI Wireless Ethernet Adapter . PCI stands for “Peripheral Component Interconnect,” an industry standard for connecting devices to a computer’s central processor. PCI works by establishing a common interconnect called a bus that all connected devices share for communication.
Q: What is the PCIe mini card?
A: PCI Express Mini Card (also known as Mini PCI Express, Mini PCIe, Mini PCI-E, mPCIe, and PEM), based on PCI Express, is a replacement for the Mini PCI form factor. It is developed by the PCI-SIG . The host device supports both PCI Express and USB 2.0 connectivity, and each card may use either standard.