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Network Cables under $250

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13 network cables under $250 from AiCat, Dbilida, Huaham and more. Most cost $160 to $235, and half cost less than $196.

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
AiCat

Ethernet, Cat6, Riser (CMR)

+1000 ft spool covers long in-wall and building runs
+Solid bare copper 23 AWG conductors for permanent installation
+CMR riser jacket rated for vertical building runs
−Solid wire is stiffer and harder to route in tight spaces
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Celertec

Ethernet, Riser (CMR)

+500 ft spool for long installations
+Solid bare copper conductors for reliable signal
+ETL listed for certified installations
−Unshielded twisted pair construction offers less interference protection
$164.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
InstallerParts

Ethernet, Cat6, 2 to 3

+Two-cable pack for paired or spare connections
+Shielded SSTP/SFTP construction for reduced interference
+150 ft length covers long building runs
−Long 150 ft length is harder to route and manage
$172.49
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 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
Invincible Cables

Ethernet, Cat6, Outdoor

+Long 1000 ft length for large installations
+Outdoor jacket for outdoor use
+Solid copper conductors
$184.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 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
fast Cat.

Ethernet, Cat6, Riser (CMR)

+Cat6 cable for gigabit-class wired networking
+1000 ft length for long runs
+CMR riser jacket for building installations
−Solid conductors are stiffer than stranded cable
$235.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
True Cable

Ethernet, Cat6, Riser (CMR)

+1000 ft spool for long installation runs
+Solid bare copper conductors
+Riser CMR jacket for in-building use
−Unshielded design offers less interference protection
$213.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 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
EthernetCat6Riser (CMR)n/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
EthernetRiser (CMR)n/a$164.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat5e1Outdoorn/a$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
EthernetCat6n/a$172.49
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
EthernetCat6aRiser (CMR)n/a$224.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
EthernetCat6Outdoorn/a$184.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 PST - Details
Ethernet10Outdoorn/a$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details

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