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Network Cables under $250

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5 network cables under $250 from AiCat, Dbilida, Huaham and more. Most cost $170 to $235, and half cost less than $216.

MonopriceSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+Shielded F/UTP construction reduces interference
+500 feet long for permanent wiring runs
+Pure bare copper wire conductors
−Solid core wire is less flexible than stranded cable
−Bulk spool requires you to add your own connectors
$235.92
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+1000 ft bulk spool for long installation runs
+23 AWG pure bare copper conductors
+Solid conductors suit fixed wiring
−Unshielded UTP design offers no interference shielding
$215.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+500ft spool for extensive in-wall runs
+Shielded cable for reduced interference
+Supports 10Gbps data speeds
−Solid conductors are less flexible for patching
−Shielded design is stiffer than unshielded cable
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
BNCables

Ethernet, Cat6a, Riser (CMR)

+Supports PoE++ (4PPoE) power delivery
+1000 ft bulk length for long installation runs
+Solid bare copper with 23 AWG conductors
−Unshielded construction offers no shielding against interference
$224.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
JavexSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+Supports 10 Gbps speeds for fast network links
+Shielded FTP construction reduces interference
+500 ft length covers very long cable runs
−Solid conductors are less flexible than stranded cable
$195.88
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedJacket ratingSpec scorePrice
EthernetCat6a10Riser (CMR)8.4$235.92
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat6a10Riser (CMR)n/a$215.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat6a10Riser (CMR)8.4$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat6aRiser (CMR)n/a$224.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
EthernetCat6a10Riser (CMR)8.4$195.88
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 PST - Details

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