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Cable Matters Network Cables under $25

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18 Cable Matters network cables under $25. Most cost $8 to $16, and half cost less than $10.

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Fiber, OM1, 10 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+Plenum jacket suits air-handling space installations
+Supports 10 Gbps speeds
+Duplex multimode design
−OM1 fiber supports lower speeds than newer grades
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 2 to 3

+Two-pack for extra connections
+Shielded Cat 6 construction for interference resistance
+Short 1.5-foot length suits tight equipment connections
−Short length limits use to nearby connections
−Extension cable adds a connector to the link
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Five-pack for multiple connections
+Shielded S/FTP construction for interference resistance
+Snagless boot for easier unplugging
−Shielded construction is stiffer than unshielded cable
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Shielded cable for reduced interference
+Supports 10Gbps data speeds
+14ft length suits most desk-to-router runs
−Shielded design is stiffer than unshielded cable
$9.49
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Five-pack for multiple connections
+Gold-plated RJ45 connectors
+Snagless boot for easier unplugging
−Short one-foot length limits use to nearby connections
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
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Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Passive direct attach copper design for SFP+ connections
+Supports 10GBASE-CU 10Gbps links
+1.6 ft length suits short switch-to-server connections
−Short length limits use to nearby equipment only
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
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Ethernet

+Built-in FTDI chipset for console access
+6 ft length suits a nearby switch or router
+Rollover cable for Cisco device consoles
−Serial console cable, not a standard Ethernet cable
$21.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed

+Cat6 cable rated for 10 Gbps data speeds
+Snagless connectors for easier removal from ports
+1 foot long for connecting equipment within the same rack or desk
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Five-pack for multiple connections
+Slim profile for easier routing
+Snagless boot for easier unplugging
−Thin 28 AWG conductors are less robust than heavier gauges
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
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Ethernet

+FTDI chipset for console connections
+6 ft length suits a nearby switch or router
+Rollover cable for Cisco device consoles
−Serial console cable, not a standard Ethernet cable
$17.49
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed

+25-foot length for mid-range runs
+Gold-plated RJ45 connectors
+Snagless boot for easier unplugging
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed

+30-foot length for longer runs
+Gold-plated RJ45 connectors
+Snagless boot for easier unplugging
$11.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed

+Supports 10Gbps data speeds
+Thin profile eases tight cable routing
+Snagless connectors resist catching on items
$7.49
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat6

+50ft length for longer runs
+Flat design lies low along floors and walls
+Snagless connectors resist catching on items
$11.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 6 and up

+10 stated speed: only 2 of 14 here have a higher stated speed
$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 PST - Details
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Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+100 stated speed: the highest stated speed of the 14 here
$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
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Fiber, OM3, 40 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+40 stated speed: only 1 of 14 here have a higher stated speed
$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedSpec scorePrice
Fiber10n/a$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat6108.4$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat6a108.4$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat6a108.4$9.49
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat610n/a$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Ethernetn/a$21.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
EthernetCat610n/a$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
EthernetCat610n/a$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
Ethernetn/a$17.49
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details

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