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Network Cables under $50

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601 network cables under $50 from Monoprice, Cable Matters, FLYPROFiber and more. Most cost $5 to $37, and half cost less than $13.

Top brands: Monoprice (82)Cable Matters (20)CableGeeker (17)Axiom (14)FLYPROFiber (11)

10Gsupxsel

Ethernet, 10 Stated speed, 6 and up

+Pack of 24 cables for multiple connections
+Slim 0.5 ft length for tight rack spaces
+Pure copper conductors per the product name
−Very short length limits use to nearby equipment
$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:07 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode, Riser (CMR)

+Single-mode fiber suits long-distance links
+Duplex LC connectors fit common transceivers
+OFNR riser jacket suits building runs
−Single-mode requires single-mode transceivers and equipment
$44.23
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode

+Single-mode fiber suits long-distance links
+SC connectors fit many network devices
+Simplex design for one-direction link
−Simplex design needs two cables for bidirectional links
−Single-mode requires single-mode transceivers and equipment
$44.78
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode, Riser (CMR)

+Single-mode fiber suits long-distance links
+SC connectors fit many network devices
+OFNR riser jacket suits building runs
−Simplex design needs two cables for bidirectional links
−Single-mode requires single-mode transceivers and equipment
$37.86
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode, Riser (CMR)

+Single-mode fiber for long distance runs
+Duplex LC connectors on both ends
+Riser CMR jacket for building runs
−3.3 ft length is short for most setups
$35.74
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode, Riser (CMR)

+Single-mode fiber for long distance runs
+Riser CMR jacket for building runs
+3.3 ft length for short connections
−Simplex design has one fiber strand
−3.3 ft length is short for most setups
$28.62
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode, Riser (CMR)

+Two fiber duplex single-mode construction
+Riser CMR jacket for building riser installs
+LC UPC duplex connectors on both ends
−Short 10 foot length limits placement options
$4.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode

+Single-mode fiber supports long transmission distances
+SC to SC connectors for common equipment ports
+Short 16.4 foot length suits close equipment links
−Simplex design carries one fiber strand only
$39.72
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Axiom

Ethernet, Cat6

+7 foot length for short connections
+Ethernet cable for wired network connections
+TAA compliant for government purchasing requirements
−Short length limits placement between devices
$29.35
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Axiom

Ethernet, Cat6

+7 foot length for short connections
+Ethernet cable for wired network connections
+TAA compliant for government purchasing requirements
−Short length limits placement between devices
$29.40
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Axiom

Ethernet, Cat6

+8 foot length for short connections
+Ethernet cable for wired network connections
+TAA compliant for government purchasing requirements
−Short length limits placement between devices
$30.01
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Axiom

Ethernet, Cat6

+8 foot length for short connections
+Ethernet cable for wired network connections
+TAA compliant for government purchasing requirements
−Short length limits placement between devices
$30.61
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Axiom

Ethernet, Cat6

+9 foot length for short connections
+Ethernet cable for wired network connections
+TAA compliant for government purchasing requirements
−Short length limits placement between devices
$31.35
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Axiom

Ethernet, Cat6

+9 foot length for short connections
+Ethernet cable for wired network connections
+TAA compliant for government purchasing requirements
−Short length limits placement between devices
$31.35
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Addimax

Ethernet, Cat6a

+Flat design suits tight cable routing
+6 feet long for connecting nearby devices
+Ethernet cable for wired network connections
−Unshielded twisted pair construction offers no shielding
$2.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Adoreen

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, Outdoor

+Cat6 cable rated for up to 10 Gbps speeds
+15 ft length suits desk-to-router runs
+Outdoor jacket for use beyond indoor spaces
−Outdoor jacket is less suited to plenum air spaces
$8.49
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 PST - Details
Adoreen

Ethernet, Cat6, 2 to 3

+Cat6 cable for high-speed wired connections
+7 ft length fits short patch runs between devices
+Pack of 2 to 3 cables covers several connections
−Short 7 ft length does not reach distant devices
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 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
ApoJodly

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed

+Cat 6 supports 10Gbps network speeds
+12 ft length reaches across most rooms
+Standard RJ45 connectors fit common ports
−Unshielded construction offers less interference protection
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
Axiom

Ethernet, Cat6

+Clear snagless boot protects connectors
+TAA compliant for government purchasing
+14 ft length suits room-scale connections
−Unshielded construction offers less interference protection
$46.96
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 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
Cable Matters

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Passive direct attach copper design for SFP+ connections
+Supports 10GBASE-CU 10Gbps links
+1.6 ft length suits short switch-to-server connections
−Short length limits use to nearby equipment only
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Cable Matters

Ethernet

+Built-in FTDI chipset for console access
+6 ft length suits a nearby switch or router
+Rollover cable for Cisco device consoles
−Serial console cable, not a standard Ethernet cable
$21.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
Cable Matters

Ethernet

+FTDI chipset for console connections
+6 ft length suits a nearby switch or router
+Rollover cable for Cisco device consoles
−Serial console cable, not a standard Ethernet cable
$17.49
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
CableGeeker

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 6 and up

+Flat cable design for tucking under rugs and along baseboards
+Pack of multiple cables for several connections
+Short 10 ft length for close equipment
−10 ft is too short for most room-to-router runs
$17.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
CableGeeker

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 6 and up

+10 ft length suits most desk and router setups
+Pack of 6 or more cables for multiple connections
+Flat design for lying under rugs or along walls
−Flat design is less suited to bundled cable runs
$22.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 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

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedSpec scorePrice
Ethernet10n/a$16.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:07 PST - Details
Fibern/a$44.23
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Fibern/a$44.78
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Fibern/a$37.86
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Fibern/a$35.74
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Fibern/a$28.62
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Fibern/a$4.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Fibern/a$39.72
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
EthernetCat6n/a$29.35
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
EthernetCat6n/a$29.40
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details

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