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Network Cables under $25

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10 network cables under $25 from Monoprice, Cable Matters, FLYPROFiber and more. Most cost $13 to $19, and half cost less than $16.

FLYPROFiber

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Passive direct attach design for short SFP+ connections
+Supports 10Gbps data rates
+About 9.8 foot length for links between nearby switches
−Short reach limits it to nearby equipment only
$17.89
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
H!Fiber.com

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+Supports 25 Gb/s speeds for high-bandwidth links
+Passive copper twinax design needs no power
+Direct attach SFP28 connection for short links
−Short 0.8 ft length limits placement options
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed, 2 to 3

+25 stated speed: 212 of the 281 here have a lower stated speed
$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Conable

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+10 Gbps speed for SFP+ connections
+Passive direct attach copper design
+1 ft length for adjacent equipment
−Short length limits use to nearby equipment
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Giqitck

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+1 meter length suits connections between nearby switches
+30AWG passive twinax construction
+Direct attach design for SFP28 ports
−Fixed 1 meter length limits use to nearby equipment
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Transuton

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+10 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet capable
+Passive copper design for SFP+ ports
+Very short 0.7 ft length for switch-to-switch links
−Short length limits use to nearby equipment
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Intellinet Network Solutions

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+Direct attach design for short SFP28 connections
+3 foot length suits rack-to-rack connections
+MSA-compliant for SFP28 compatibility
−Short 3 foot length limits placement options
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Cable Matters

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
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+25 stated speed: 212 of the 281 here have a lower stated speed
$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedSpec scorePrice
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$17.89
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$18.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details

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