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Network Cables under $50

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21 network cables under $50 from Monoprice, Cable Matters, FLYPROFiber and more. Most cost $4 to $36, and half cost less than $20.

DacrownSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed, 1 Pack count

+Shielded construction for interference resistance
+Short 1.5-foot length for close connections
+Single cable in each pack
−Short length limits use to nearby devices
$6.79-15%Was: $7.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Veeloon

Fiber, Single-mode, 100 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+Single-mode fiber suits long-distance network runs
+Supports 100 Gbps data rate
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket
−Single-mode fiber needs compatible transceivers and equipment
$13.99-8%Was: $15.19
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
Foboiu

Fiber, OM3, 10 Stated speed, 1 Pack count

+OM3 multimode fiber for high-bandwidth runs
+Approximately 49 ft length for room-scale runs
+Armored construction for added protection
−Armored construction adds stiffness and bulk
$17.85-6%List: $18.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
eero

Ethernet, Cat6a, 1 Pack count

+Supports 10 gigabit per second speeds
+Cat6a construction for high-speed Ethernet
+Three foot length for short connections
−Short three foot length limits placement options
$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
True Cable

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+OM4 multimode fiber supports 100 Gbps transmission
+98.4 ft length covers longer rack-to-rack runs
+UPC polish for standard connections
−Multimode fiber is limited to shorter distances than singlemode
$46.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
Surfiber

Fiber, OM3, 1 Pack count

+OM3 multimode fiber for data center and enterprise links
+Duplex LC to LC connectors on both ends
+3.3 ft length for short equipment links
−Short length limits placement flexibility
$5.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
SpeedyFiberTX

Fiber, OM4, 200 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+Eight fiber MPO trunk cable
+Supports 200 Gbps data rates
+OM4 multimode fiber
−Single cable in pack, no spares
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Pack count

+Cat6 cable with RJ45 connectors on both ends
+Short 1.6 ft length for close device connections
+Sold as a single cable in one pack
−Very short length limits placement flexibility
$3.86
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Pack count

+Short 500mm length for close connections
+White PVC sheath for a clean look
+Single cable in the pack
−Very short length limits use to nearby devices
$3.87
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Generic

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Pack count

+Cat6 cable with RJ45 connectors on both ends
+Short 1.6 ft length for close device connections
+Sold as a single cable in one pack
−Very short length limits placement flexibility
$3.86
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Renkforce

Ethernet, Cat6a, 1 Pack count

+Shielded S/FTP construction reduces interference
+Latch protection on the plug
+Flame retardant jacket for installation safety
−Heavier and stiffer than unshielded patch cables
$29.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Renkforce

Ethernet, Cat6a, 1 Pack count

+Shielded S/FTP construction reduces interference
+Latch protection on the plug
+Flame retardant jacket for installation safety
−Heavier and stiffer than unshielded patch cables
$36.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Renkforce

Ethernet, Cat6a, 1 Pack count

+Shielded S/FTP construction reduces interference
+Long 15 m length for larger room runs
+Flame retardant jacket for installation safety
−Heavier and stiffer than unshielded patch cables
$24.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Renkforce

Ethernet, Cat6a, 1 Pack count

+Shielded S/FTP construction reduces interference
+Flame retardant jacket for installation safety
+10 m length suits most room-to-switch runs
−Heavier and stiffer than unshielded patch cables
$33.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Renkforce

Ethernet, Cat6a, 1 Pack count

+Shielded S/FTP construction reduces interference
+Latch protection on the plug
+Flame retardant jacket for installation safety
−Heavier and stiffer than unshielded patch cables
$33.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
Renkforce

Ethernet, Cat6a, 1 Pack count

+Shielded S/FTP construction reduces interference
+Long 15 m length for larger room runs
+Latch protection on the plug
−Heavier and stiffer than unshielded patch cables
$44.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
True Cable

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 1 Pack count

+25 ft length suits longer desk-to-wall runs
+Pure copper conductors with 28 AWG stranded wire
+Snagless connector for easier removal
−Unshielded design offers no shielding against interference
$20.79
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
StarTech.com

Ethernet, Cat5e, 1 Pack count

+Shielded cable reduces interference
+Snagless connector for easier removal from ports
+Short 3 ft length for close equipment
$5.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Xanham

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Pack count

+25 foot length suits router-to-device connections
+Unshielded construction for everyday indoor use
+RJ45 connectors for PCs, TVs, laptops and routers
$11.80
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
FLYPROFiber

Fiber, Single-mode, 100 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+100 stated speed: only 4 of 335 here have a higher stated speed
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedSpec scorePrice
EthernetCat8408.4$6.79
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Fiber100n/a$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
Fiber10n/a$17.85
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
EthernetCat6an/a$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Fiber100n/a$46.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
Fibern/a$5.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
Fiber200n/a$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
EthernetCat6n/a$3.86
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat6n/a$3.87
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat6n/a$3.86
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details

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