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Cable Matters Network Cables under $50

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20 Cable Matters network cables under $50. Most cost $10 to $32, and half cost less than $13.

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Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 6 and up

+Pack of 6 or more cables for multiple connections
+10 ft length suits desk-to-wall connections
+Gold-plated RJ45 connectors
$28.04-15%Was: $32.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
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Fiber, Single-mode, Plenum (CMP), 4 to 5

+Five-pack for multiple fiber connections
+Single-mode fiber for long-distance links
+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
−Single-mode fiber requires compatible equipment
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
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Fiber, OM3, 40 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+Five-pack for multiple fiber connections
+Supports 40Gb data speeds
+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
−Very short 3.3ft length limits placement
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
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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
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Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+Five-pack for multiple fiber connections
+Supports 100Gb data speeds
+OM4 fiber for high-bandwidth links
−Short 6.6ft length limits placement options
$32.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, 6 and up

+Ten-pack for equipping several connections at once
+Shielded S/FTP construction for interference resistance
+Seven-foot length suits typical desk-to-wall runs
−Shielded construction is stiffer than unshielded cable
$31.99
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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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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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

+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, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Outdoor

+Cat6a cable rated for 10 Gbps data speeds
+Pure copper 24 AWG conductors for reliable signal transfer
+100 feet long for longer outdoor runs
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 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

+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

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedSpec scorePrice
EthernetCat610n/a$28.04
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Fibern/a$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Fiber40n/a$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Fiber10n/a$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Fiber100n/a$32.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat6a108.4$31.99
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

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