Why is there no Thunderbolt 3 gigabit adapter?

[zorinlynx]

Apple sells a Thunderbolt 1/2 to Gigabit Ethernet adaptor; I've been using one on my older Macbook Pro for years now. However, I notice they don't sell a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C port) to gigabit adapter for their newer Macs.

Is there a particular reason for this? Are we expected to use third party USB gigabit adapters? I can't find too much information about this.

 

[hwojtek]

Just bought one (generic USB-C -> 8-port "hub/breakout box/dock" thingy), works as expected.

 

[jerryk]

Apple sells a Thunderbolt 1/2 to Gigabit Ethernet adaptor; I've been using one on my older Macbook Pro for years now. However, I notice they don't sell a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C port) to gigabit adapter for their newer Macs.

Is there a particular reason for this? Are we expected to use third party USB gigabit adapters? I can't find too much information about this.

Apple has too much competition in the USB-C space to spend much on developing or reselling someone's USB-C to Gigabit ethernet adapters. Even if they had one it would have to be priced very low. You can buy a USBC adapter that gives you 3 USB-A, 1 USB-C, Gigabit Ethernet, SD, and Micro SD for $40-50 from many vendors. Like this one, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HNSFDNC/ref=psdc_281413_t1_B07FX2LW35