IOGear Reviews

IOGear has an overall rating of 2.0 based on 18 reviews. Customer feedback on IOGear is mixed.

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All IOGear Reviews (18)
Marlene.mccroy
May 24, 2026
"Drivers were a headache, honestly"
I wanted to like this, and in some ways it seemed fine at first, but the drivers just never worked right for me. The software kept crashing over and over, which got really frustrating. Maybe it’s decent when it actually runs, but I couldn’t get it to stay stable long enough to enjoy it.
david1971
May 23, 2026
"Felt cheap right out of the box"
I could tell pretty much right away this wasn’t the best quality. It felt cheap when I took it out of the box, and sure enough, the plastic cracked after about two weeks. I mean, you’d expect something to hold up longer than that with normal use. Not happy with it
hello_david826
May 15, 2026
"I was having a bit of trouble..."
I was having a bit of trouble getting my IOGEAR switch to play nice with my laptop, so I ended up emailing support. i wasn’t expecting much, but they got back to me the next day, which was a nice surprise.
The instructions were easy to follow, and the tech didn’t overcomplicate things. It took a little back and forth, but in the end it’s working fine now, so I’m happy with it.
brent1977
May 03, 2026
"Shipping was a lot slower than expected"
I ordered directly from iogear.com the shipping felt like it dragged on forever. The updates weren’t very clear, and from the tone of the little communication I did get, it kind of seemed like it just wasn’t a priority. Maybe I’m reading into it, but that was the impression I got. I don’t think I’ll order direct from them again.
CARABALLO
April 15, 2026
"Wrong adapter showed up"
I ordered a specific adapter from iogear.com, but the one that showed up wasn’t the model I picked. The weird part is the packing slip had the right order info, so I’m just not sure where things got mixed up.

Customer service did get back to me, but it took a couple days, and now I have to send this one back before they’ll send the right one. It’s not the worst experience ever, just annoying and a waste of time.
nicole1995
April 10, 2026
"I shipped the item back and then just..."
I shipped the item back and then just ended up waiting way too long for the refund. I’m tired of having to follow up on stuff like this every time there’s a return. It shouldn’t feel like another chore.
ricardo2002
March 21, 2026
"Couldn’t find the adapter I needed"
I stopped in looking for a specific adapter, and of course that’s the main thing I remember because they didn’t have it in stock. I’m sure I’ve found other things there before, but this visit kind of stuck with me since I left empty-handed.
hello_jana161
March 19, 2026
"Started falling apart way too soon"
I was disappointed with this. I can’t remember exactly when I bought it, maybe a month ago or a little more, but after just a few weeks the unit started feeling loose and sort of flaky. Now it barely works unless I mess with the cable and wiggle it around. For what it cost, I really expected it to last longer. Maybe mine was just a dud, but I wouldn’t buy it again...
darryl1995
March 11, 2026
"It worked okay at first, so I thought..."
It worked okay at first, so I thought I was set, but then it just died on me. Now I feel kind of trapped with something I can’t really rely on. Disappointing
stanley.Morales
March 07, 2026
"Works fine... when it feels like it"
It works okay most of the time, but every now and then the connection just randomly drops. Not saying it’s part of some grand plan to test my patience, but it always seems to happen right when I actually need it. Decent overall, just a little suspicious with the timing.
Jerald-harris
March 02, 2026
"Not really worth the money"
I feel like I paid way too much for this adapter. Its basic, feels cheap in the hand, and doesnt work any better than the cheaper ones Ive used before. I was really disappointed with it.
PamelaDennehy
March 01, 2026
"Am I the only one who struggled hard with setup?"
Am I the only one who just could not get this thing working? I tried setting it up and it was a total pain.
ThomasCarney
January 29, 2026
"Works, but maybe not with older devices?"
It worked fine with my laptop, so I know it does the job, but my older tablet just wouldn’t connect properly. Not sure if that’s an issue with the tablet or the product, though. Has anyone else had trouble with older devices?
teresa1976
January 04, 2026
"I’m not usually paranoid with this kind of..."
I’m not usually paranoid with this kind of stuff, but the setup docs really had me wondering if I was being fooled or missing some catch. The steps didn’t match what I was seeing on my screen, and a few basic things were just skipped completely. I ended up digging through forums to figure out simple setup details. The product itself might be fine, but getting started was way more frustrating than it needed to be.
Rene-plumley
January 01, 2026
"Support replied faster than I expected"
I reached out thinking I’d be waiting around forever, but they got back to me quickly and actually helped sort out the issue. It was a smooth experience. i was kind of surprised, in a good way.
SalvadorHess
December 24, 2025
"I like what’s on here, but..."
I like what’s on here, but it can be literally so frustrating trying to find stuff sometimes.
melaniebellmay4009
December 23, 2025
"Okay when it behaves, but I wouldn’t count on it"
When it works, the iogear adapter is perfectly fine, but reading between the lines of my experience, the real issue is reliability. Some days it runs okay, and other days it starts lagging or dropping out for no obvious reason. Setup wasn’t a problem, so I expected it to be straightforward after that, but it’s just been too inconsistent, especially when I’m trying to get work done.
lillianstokes5045
December 18, 2025
"Warranty process was frustrating"
The product failed while it was still under warranty, but getting help was slow and confusing. I felt like I had to keep chasing them for every little update. It wasn’t a terrible experience overall, but it was definitely frustrating...
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