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Network Cables under $200

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3 network cables under $200 from Cable Matters, Pagaloce, 10Gtek and more. Prices run $106 to $179.

Lidkew

Direct attach (SFP), OM3, 100 Stated speed

+100 Gbps QSFP28 to four 25 Gbps SFP28 breakout
+OM3 fiber optic construction
+16.4 ft length suits rack-to-rack runs
−Active optical cable requires compatible QSFP28 and SFP28 ports
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 400 Stated speed

+Supports 400 Gbps data rate for very high throughput
+QSFP-DD to QSFP-DD passive copper twinax design
+9.84 ft length covers adjacent rack connections
−Limited to short reach, under 10 ft
$105.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 800 Stated speed

+Supports 800 Gbps data rate for very high throughput
+8-channel design for 800G links
+6.6 ft length suits adjacent equipment
−Short 6.6 ft reach limits placement options
$139.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeStated speedSpec scorePrice
Direct attach (SFP)100n/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)400n/a$105.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)800n/a$139.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details

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