The best Ethernet adapters for your Dell XPS laptop: Anker, Belkin, and more!

Dell’s lineup of XPS laptops are some of the best portable PCs you can buy, with sleek designs, great keyboards, and excellent performance. However, the transition to USB Type-C means you’ll need adapters to use most types of connections, including wired internet. Dell certainly isn’t alone here — most of the best laptops around need at least one dongle to get connected over Ethernet.

In this guide, we’ll go over some of the best Ethernet adapters for Dell XPS laptops. Thanks to the versatility of USB, anything you buy should work perfectly with Ryzen laptops, 5G laptops, and just about any other PC. These adapters can also work with many Android devices, and if you have something with Android 11, you can tether the device’s internet connection over Ethernet with the right adapter.

Dell USB-C Mobile Adapter

More than just Ethernet

This official adapter from Dell costs a bit more than other options, but it does much more than just Ethernet. It has connections for HDMI, DisplayPort, USB Type-A, USB Type-C, and VGA, and all it requires is a single Type-C connection on your laptop.

$55 at Best Buy

The cheap option

This is one of the cheaper adapters that supports both USB Type-C and full gigabit Ethernet. It's a great option if you just need a stable Ethernet connection and nothing extra.

$10 at Amazon

Anker USB-C to Ethernet Adapter

Simple, but good

This is another adapter that just handles Ethernet, and nothing else. It has a metallic finish that matches some Dell XPS laptops, and supports Gigabit.

$20 at Amazon

Insignia USB Type-A to Ethernet Adapter

For older XPS laptops

If your Dell XPS doesn't have a Type-C port, this Gigabit Ethernet adapter will work just fine.

$20 at Best Buy

j5create USB Type-C Hub

Ethernet with extras

Here's another Type-C hub. In addition to Gigabit Ethernet, it has two USB 3.0 ports and HDMI.

$60 at Best Buy

Belkin USB Type-C Hub

The ultimate hub

This Type-C hub has two USB Type-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, a pass-through Type-C connector, 4K@30Hz HDMI, and an SD card slot.

$100 at Best Buy

If you only need Ethernet connectivity and nothing else, a simple adapter like the above Insignia and Xcellon options are the most cost-effective. However, if you’re constantly running into other cables you can’t directly plug into your Dell XPS, a hub with multiple types of ports might be a better option. Hubs also have the advantage of only taking up one Type-C port, leaving the others free for charging for connecting other accessories.

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