Simple: Cost. The RTL8192EU costs less than $1.50 in bulk. Pair it with a cheap PCB antenna and a plastic case, and you have a product that retails for $9.99 with "High Speed" printed on the box. It looks good on a spec sheet ("300Mbps!") right next to a $40 Intel AX210 card.

To get the most out of your 802.11n USB adapter (max 300 Mbps), follow these tips: