I've also got two other Volans aluminium USB 3.0 > GbE adapters that I haven't used that thoroughly and only identify as "Realtek USB GbE" (hardware ID: VID_08DA&PID_8153) which I'm assuming is the RTL8153. Though it's not a USB adapter, but it's worth including this one in this list. The main advantage of this adapter is there's no driver installation is required at all.

Android driver support:A micro USB to Ethernet adapter can be connected to any android device with USB OTG functionality, if there's a proper driver. Most of the time the default cdc_ether driver is built-in inside the kernel, which has a wide range of converter chip support, including the RTL8153 and RTL8152.

But latest Macbooks from 2017 has only and only Thunderbolt 3 ports, there's 4 of them on the 15" model.

So, if you're planning to connect a USB bluetooth adapter, wireless keyboard-mouse receivers or a USB WiFi dongle, then they might not work as expected. Port type: If there's both USB type A and type C port on your device, the you should go with a type C adapter. Recent versions of Linux, Android and Chrome OS also doesn't need any driver installation. As default inbuilt USB to Ethernet driver has a wide range of hardware support. Another quality product from Anker, with 3 extra USB 3.0 type A ports to attach other devices like a USB flash drive, card reader etc. etc.Comparability with Android varies, however if you're using customs ROMs like Linage OS or various AOSP ports, then it's most probabbly supported. As I've said earlier here, the USB 3 adapters with hub functionality may cause with interference with any wireless device connected to it operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Micro USB still the main wired connectivity option for most Android smartphones and tablets. You can connect any type A adapter with a OTG cable, but it adds up unnecessary bulk.

Just like any other RTL8153 based USB to LAN adapter, it works flawlessly on Windows 8, Windows 10, almost every Linux distribution and Android 4.4 and newer versions. Almost every PC hardware manufacturers are constantly trying to make their laptops and ultrabooks thinner and even more thinner. Unlike all other's above, it's fast ethernet device, speed limited to 100Mbps. This adapter also said to be supported by Raspberry Pi Zero when using the Raspbian OS, which doesn't have any ethernet port. May be there's a type C port on your phone, so you can use the adapter both on your laptop and smartphone. Another advantage is they'rereversible, hence easier to connect. Best USB to Ethernet Adapter As said before, this adapter is quite well built with sufficiently strong cable strain relief. So you can expect a relatively longer life when handled roughly.This USB to Ethernet adapter works just fine on Windows 10 and Linux, no driver installation is required at all. But the compatibility withNintendo Switch makes it stand out of the crowd. According to most user review, Gigabit level network transfer speed is easily achieveable with this adapter. Maximum reported throughput is up to 948 Mbit/s while tested with iperf3. Though the USB to Ethernet converter chip of is not reported yet by anyone, it works just fine on all updated Mac and Windows systems, chromebooks are also in the supported device list. Anker USB type C to Ethernet adapter with 3 port hub