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Network Cables under $300

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17 network cables under $300 from AiCat, Monoprice, FLYPROFiber and more. Most cost $216 to $285, and half cost less than $258.

MonopriceSpec score 8.4

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

+1000 feet long for installing runs without splicing
+Shielded design reduces interference
+Solid pure bare copper conductors
−Solid core wire is less flexible than stranded cable
−Bulk spool requires you to add your own connectors
$285.39
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
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
FLYPROFiber

Fiber, Single-mode, 100 Stated speed, Outdoor

+4-core cable for multiple connections
+Outdoor jacket for outdoor installation
+492 ft length for long runs
−Outdoor jacket is heavier than indoor cabling
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
FLYPROFiber

Fiber, OM3, 40 Stated speed, Outdoor

+12-core cable for multiple fiber connections
+Outdoor jacket for outdoor installation
+98 ft length for longer runs
−Outdoor jacket is heavier than indoor cabling
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Hyx Fiber Cable

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, Outdoor

+Supports 100 Gbps transmission speeds
+Long 492 ft run for distant connections
+Armored outdoor jacket for exterior routing
−Outdoor jacket is stiffer than indoor patch cords
$257.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 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
Jourmik

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+Solid bare copper conductors
+1000 ft cable length
+23 AWG conductors
−Unshielded construction offers less interference protection than shielded cable
$274.97
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
LAiDEWEiSi

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+10 Gbps data rate for fast transfers
+Very long 328 ft run for distant equipment
+Active optical design for long runs without signal loss
$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 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
PowerEnvy

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

+Long 1000 foot length suits large installations
+Solid 23 AWG bare copper conductors
+Riser CMR jacket suits in-wall installation
−Unshielded UTP construction offers less interference protection
$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
NewYork Cables

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+Solid pure copper 23 AWG conductors
+Plenum jacket for air-handling spaces
+1000 ft spool for large installations
−Solid core cable is less flexible for frequent repositioning
$281.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 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
Mountech Cables

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+1000 ft spool for long installations
+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
+23 AWG solid bare copper conductors
$270.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
NewYork Cables

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+1000 ft spool for long installations
+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
+23 AWG 4-pair UTP construction
$294.97
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 PST - Details
OREI

Fiber, 10 Stated speed

+Supports 10 Gbps transmission speeds
+50 ft length for flexible placement
+100 W power delivery capability
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedJacket ratingSpec scorePrice
EthernetCat6a10Riser (CMR)8.4$285.39
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
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
Fiber100Outdoorn/a$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Fiber40Outdoorn/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Fiber100Outdoorn/a$257.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
EthernetCat6Riser (CMR)n/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat6a10Plenum (CMP)n/a$274.97
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat6aRiser (CMR)n/a$224.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details

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