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Network Cables under $50

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44 network cables under $50 from Monoprice, Cable Matters, FLYPROFiber and more. Most cost $10 to $35, and half cost less than $20.

Top brands: Cable Matters (6)

Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Pure bare copper wire conductors
+Snagless RJ45 connectors
+Pack of 4 to 5 cables
−Short 2 ft length limits placement options
$14.87-10%Was: $16.54
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Monoprice

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Pure bare copper wire conductors
+Snagless RJ45 connectors
+Pack of 4 to 5 cables
$17.59-5%Was: $18.58
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
FiberPrime

Fiber, OM4, 4 to 5

+OM4 multimode fiber for short to medium runs
+Pack of 4 to 5 cables for multiple connections
+3.3 ft length for close equipment connections
$19.19-20%Was: $23.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
BusoheSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Pack of 4 to 5 cables for multiple connections
+Shielded braided SFTP construction
+2 ft length suits tight equipment connections
−Very short length limits use to nearby devices
$11.69-10%List: $12.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Fibergaga

Fiber, Single-mode, 4 to 5

+Pack of 4 to 5 cables
+Single-mode OS2 fiber for long-distance links
+Duplex LC connectors for two-channel links
$17.99-10%Was: $19.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Cable Matters

Fiber, Single-mode, Plenum (CMP), 4 to 5

+Five-pack for multiple fiber connections
+Single-mode fiber for long-distance links
+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
−Single-mode fiber requires compatible equipment
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Cable Matters

Fiber, OM3, 40 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+Five-pack for multiple fiber connections
+Supports 40Gb data speeds
+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
−Very short 3.3ft length limits placement
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
True Cable

Fiber, Single-mode, 200 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+OS2 singlemode fiber supports 200 Gbps transmission
+Short 3.3 ft length for equipment-to-panel connections
+Pack of 4 to 5 cables
−Short length limits use to nearby equipment
$29.31
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Fibergaga

Fiber, OM4, 4 to 5

+Pack of 4 to 5 cables
+OM4 multimode fiber for higher-bandwidth links
+3.3 ft length for short equipment connections
$24.29-10%Was: $26.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
RamboCables

Fiber, OM4, 4 to 5

+OM4 multimode fiber for high-speed links
+Three foot length suits equipment-adjacent connections
+Pack of four cables covers multiple connections
−Very short length limits placement flexibility
$20.39-6%Was: $21.59
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Cable Matters

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+Five-pack for multiple fiber connections
+Supports 100Gb data speeds
+OM4 fiber for high-bandwidth links
−Short 6.6ft length limits placement options
$32.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
RamboCables

Fiber, OM3, 40 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+OM3 multimode fiber for short-range runs
+Supports 40 Gbps data rate
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket
−Shorter length limits reach for longer runs
$23.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Vandesail

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Low smoke zero halogen jacket
+Pack of 4 to 5 cables
+3.3 ft length for short equipment connections
−Short 3.3 ft length limits routing options
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
Blyanx

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+Pack of 4 to 5 cables for multiple connections
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket for safer enclosed installs
+LC to SC connectors for mixed fiber equipment
−Requires fiber-compatible LC and SC ports on equipment
$14.39
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
BusoheSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Shielded cable helps reduce interference
+Short 3 ft length suits tight desk connections
+Pack of 4 to 5 cables for multiple connections
−Short length limits placement between distant devices
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Five-pack for multiple connections
+Shielded S/FTP construction for interference resistance
+Snagless boot for easier unplugging
−Shielded construction is stiffer than unshielded cable
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
ApoJodly

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Cat 6 supports 10Gbps network speeds
+Short 1 ft length suits tight equipment connections
+Pack of 4 to 5 cables
−1 ft length is too short for most room runs
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
Cable Matters

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Five-pack for multiple connections
+Gold-plated RJ45 connectors
+Snagless boot for easier unplugging
−Short one-foot length limits use to nearby connections
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
Cable Matters

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Five-pack for multiple connections
+Slim profile for easier routing
+Snagless boot for easier unplugging
−Thin 28 AWG conductors are less robust than heavier gauges
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
CableGeeker

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Short 5 ft length for close equipment connections
+Pack of 4 to 5 cables for multiple connections
+Bare copper conductors listed for signal quality
−Short 5 ft length limits reach between distant devices
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 PST - Details
CableGeeker

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Slim profile fits tight cable management spaces
+Pack of 4 to 5 cables for multiple connections
+Pure copper conductors listed for signal quality
−Short 3 ft length limits use to nearby devices
$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
GEARit

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Pack of 4 to 5 cables
+1 ft length for short device links
+Pure copper 24AWG conductors
−Very short length limits placement options
$9.95
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Xcftaud

Ethernet, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Short 3 ft length for close connections
+Multi-cable pack for several connections
+Slim profile for tidy cable runs
−Unshielded construction offers less interference protection
$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Foboiu

Fiber, Single-mode, Low smoke (LSZH), 4 to 5

+Five-pack provides multiple spare cables
+Single-mode fiber for long-distance runs
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket
$25.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Fibergaga

Fiber, OM3, 4 to 5

+Pack of 4 to 5 cables
+Duplex LC connectors for two-channel links
+6.6 ft length for short connections
$22.09
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
FiberPrime

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

+Five-cable pack for multiple connections
+OS2 single-mode fiber for longer distances
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket
$20.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedSpec scorePrice
EthernetCat6a10n/a$14.87
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat6a10n/a$17.59
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Fibern/a$19.19
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat8408.4$11.69
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
Fibern/a$17.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Fiber10n/a$26.59
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Fibern/a$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Fiber40n/a$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Fiber200n/a$29.31
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Fibern/a$24.29
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details

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