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

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Monoprice Cat6A Ethernet Bulk Cable - Solid, 550Mhz, F/UTP, CMR, Riser Rated, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 10G, 23AWG, No

$235.92as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details

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Spec score8.4

Pros

+Shielded F/UTP construction reduces interference

+500 feet long for permanent wiring runs

+Pure bare copper wire conductors

Cons

−Solid core wire is less flexible than stranded cable

−Bulk spool requires you to add your own connectors

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+Shielded cable: only 4 of 22 here have one

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

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Monoprice 1000' 23AWG Cat6a 650MHz UTP Solid, Riser-Rated (CMR) Bulk Pure Bare Copper Ethernet Cable, Black - (118600)

$215.99as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details

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Pros

+1000 ft bulk spool for long installation runs

+23 AWG pure bare copper conductors

+Solid conductors suit fixed wiring

Cons

−Unshielded UTP design offers no interference shielding

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

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Cable Matters [UL Listed] 10Gbps 23AWG Shielded Cat 6A Cable, 500ft, Blue | In-Wall Riser Rated, S/FTP, Solid Copper,

$169.99as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details

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Spec score8.4

Pros

+500ft spool for extensive in-wall runs

+Shielded cable for reduced interference

+Supports 10Gbps data speeds

Cons

−Solid conductors are less flexible for patching

−Shielded design is stiffer than unshielded cable

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+Shielded cable: only 4 of 22 here have one

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Fiber, 10 Stated speed

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4K 60Hz USB C Fiber Optic Cable 100FT, 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB A to USB C Data Cable for 4K Webcams/Camera, VR,

$169.99as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details

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Pros

+100 ft length for long-distance connections

+10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 data rate

+Fiber optic construction for long runs

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Fiber, 10 Stated speed, 2 to 3

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huaham USB C Fiber Optic Cable 50FT 2-Pack, 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 Cable with Germany SiliconLine Chip, Ultra Slim & Long

$189.99as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details

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Pros

+10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 data rate

+50 foot length for long runs

+Ultra slim fiber optic construction

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Ethernet, 10 Stated speed, Outdoor

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Cat6a/Cat6 Outdoor Ethernet Cable 500 FT, Direct Burial, 23AWG Pure Copper | 10Gbps FTP, RJ45, Spooled Easy-Pull, PoE,

$159.99as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details

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

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JAVEX CAT 6A Riser CMR Ethernet Cable 500FT Shielded FTP [UL Listed], Blue | TAA Compliant 23AWG 4 Pairs Solid Bare

$195.88as of 11/04/2026 09:11 PST - Details

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Spec score8.4

Pros

+Supports 10 Gbps speeds for fast network links

+Shielded FTP construction reduces interference

+500 ft length covers very long cable runs

+Riser CMR jacket suits vertical building runs

+Solid bare copper conductors for fixed installations

Cons

−Solid conductors are less flexible than stranded cable

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+Shielded cable: only 4 of 22 here have one

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Fiber, 10 Stated speed

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huaham USB A to USB C Fiber Optic Cable 164FT, 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 Active Cable with Germany SiliconLine Chip, Ultra

$199.99as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details

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Pros

+10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2 data rate

+164 foot length for long runs

+Fiber optic construction

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Fiber, 10 Stated speed

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OREI 8K USB-C 3.2 Fiber Optic Cable 50ft – 10Gbps, 100W PD, DP Alt Mode | Active Optical USB-C Cable supports 10Gbps,

$249.99as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details

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Pros

+Supports 10 Gbps transmission speeds

+50 ft length for flexible placement

+100 W power delivery capability

+DisplayPort Alt Mode support

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