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StarTech.com Network Cables under $25

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8 StarTech.com network cables under $25. Most cost $6 to $17, and half cost less than $7.

StarTech.comSpec score 9.5

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+Shielded S/FTP construction against interference
+Low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) jacket
+10 ft length suits most desk-to-router runs
−Shielded design makes it stiffer to route
$19.65
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat6a

+Shielded construction against interference
+10 ft length suits most desk-to-router runs
+Supports 100W PoE power delivery
−Shielded design makes it stiffer to route
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed

+Cat6 cable rated for Gigabit Ethernet
+Supports 100W PoE power delivery
+10 foot length suits desk-to-wall connections
−Blue jacket is not suited to discreet cable runs
$6.95-23%List: $8.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat5e, 5 Stated speed

+Snagless connector for easier removal
+Gold-plated RJ45 connectors
+Short 10 foot length for close connections
−Only 10 feet for longer runs
$6.95-37%Was: $10.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed

+Cat6 cable rated for Gigabit Ethernet
+Supports 100W PoE power delivery
+Molded RJ45 connectors for strain relief
−Shorter length limits placement for distant devices
$5.95-35%List: $9.21
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
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Fiber, OM1, Low smoke (LSZH)

+LC to ST connectors for fiber connections
+Low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) jacket
+Duplex 62.5 construction
−OM1 62.5 fiber has lower bandwidth than newer grades
$17.83
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
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Ethernet, 5 Stated speed

+Snagless boot resists catching on other cables
+Gold-plated RJ45 connectors on both ends
+Short 6 foot length suits desk-to-wall connections
$5.95
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
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Ethernet, Cat5e, 1 Pack count

+Shielded cable reduces interference
+Snagless connector for easier removal from ports
+Short 3 ft length for close equipment
$5.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedSpec scorePrice
EthernetCat6a109.5$19.65
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
EthernetCat6an/a$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
EthernetCat610n/a$6.95
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
EthernetCat5e5n/a$6.95
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat610n/a$5.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Fibern/a$17.83
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Ethernet5n/a$5.95
as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat5en/a$5.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details

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