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601 network cables under $50 from Monoprice, Cable Matters, FLYPROFiber and more. Most cost $5 to $38, and half cost less than $13.

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

Opteec

Fiber, Single-mode

+Shielded jacket for added protection
+Single-mode fiber for long-distance links
+SC APC connectors on both ends
−Very short 1.6 ft length limits use
$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
OPFI

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed

+Supports 100 Gbps transmission speeds
+12-fiber MPO connector for high-density links
+OM4 multimode fiber for QSFP transceivers
−Short 6.6 ft length limits placement options
$33.78
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
HPC Optics

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Carries 10 Gbps for SFP+ to SFP+ connections
+Direct attach passive design for short SFP+ links
+3.3 ft length suits connecting nearby switches or servers
−Short 3.3 ft length limits placement between distant devices
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 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
Tripp Lite

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed

+Rated for 100 Gbps data transfer speeds
+OM4 multimode fiber suits high-speed data center links
+LC to LC duplex connectors fit common fiber equipment
−Multimode fiber only reaches short distances compared to single-mode
$28.36
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
HPC Optics

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Carries 10 Gbps for SFP+ to SFP+ connections
+Direct attach passive design for short SFP+ links
+3.3 ft length suits connecting nearby switches or servers
−Short 3.3 ft length limits placement between distant devices
$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Speedwolf

Fiber, OM3, 100 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+Supports 100 Gbps data transmission
+OM3 multimode fiber
+12-fiber MPO connectors for high-density links
−Fixed 16.4 ft length limits flexibility in placement
$31.89
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Lidkew

Fiber, OM5, 100 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+OM5 multimode fiber rated for 100 Gbps transmission
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket for safer indoor installs
+Duplex LC to LC connectors for compact fiber connections
−Short one foot length limits use to close equipment
$8.49
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Fyboptwu

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, 2 to 3

+Pack of 2 pigtails for multimode fiber splicing
+12-strand fiber for high-density connections
+Short 3.9 foot length for patch panel connections
−Short pigtail length limits reach to distant equipment
$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Transuton

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+10 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet capable
+Passive copper design for SFP+ ports
+Very short 0.7 ft length for switch-to-switch links
−Short length limits use to nearby equipment
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Intellinet Network Solutions

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+Direct attach design for short SFP28 connections
+3 foot length suits rack-to-rack connections
+MSA-compliant for SFP28 compatibility
−Short 3 foot length limits placement options
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Fyboptwu

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, 2 to 3

+Pack of 2 pigtails for multimode fiber splicing
+6-strand fiber for moderate-density connections
+Short 3.9 foot length for patch panel connections
−Short pigtail length limits reach to distant equipment
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Wsoldma

Fiber, OM3, 100 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+Supports 100G multimode fiber transmission
+OM3 multimode fiber for short-distance links
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket for safer installations
−Short length limits placement flexibility
$4.90
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Poomel

Fiber, OM3, Outdoor

+OM3 multimode fiber for data center links
+Outdoor jacket for outdoor installations
+5mm outer diameter for compact routing
−Requires fiber-compatible switches and transceivers
$47.49
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
HPC Optics

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Carries 10 Gbps for SFP+ to SFP+ connections
+Direct attach passive design for short SFP+ links
+9.8 ft length reaches devices across a small rack or room
−Fixed twinax cable offers no option for longer runs
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
FCD

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

+100Gb duplex OM4 multimode fiber
+Armored construction for added physical protection
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket for enclosed spaces
−Armored jacket is heavier and less flexible than standard patch cords
$46.45
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Lidkew

Fiber, OM4, 10 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+OM4 multimode fiber for 10 Gb/s links
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket
+98.4 ft length for longer runs
−Heavy for overhead routing at this length
$8.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
AddOn

Fiber, OM4

+OM4 multimode fiber supports high-speed short-distance links
+Duplex LC to LC connectors fit common fiber ports
+3.3 foot length for connecting nearby equipment
−Fiber cable cannot carry electrical power to devices
$17.08
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
FiberPrime

Fiber, OM4, 2 to 3

+OM4 multimode fiber for high-speed short-range links
+Duplex LC connectors on both ends
+Very short 0.6-foot length for tight equipment racks
−Very short length fits only adjacent equipment
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 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
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 40 Stated speed

+Supports 40 Gbps data rate
+Direct attach QSFP+ form factor
+3.3 ft length fits tight equipment layouts
−Very short 3.3 ft reach limits placement
$41.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
AndXe

Fiber, Single-mode, 10 Stated speed

+Supports 10 gigabit per second data rates
+OS2 singlemode fiber for long-distance runs
+SC connectors on both ends
−Single strand simplex cable needs two for duplex links
$5.18
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Aopockan TechSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed, Outdoor

+2000MHz bandwidth for high-performance networks
+Shielded construction reduces interference
+10 ft length suits desk-to-router connections
−Outdoor jacket is stiffer than indoor cable
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
BusoheSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed, Outdoor

+Pack of 2 to 3 cables for multiple connections
+Shielded SFTP construction reduces interference
+15 ft length suits medium room runs
−Flat cable design is less suited to bundling
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 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
CabneerSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed

+Shielded construction for reduced interference
+Braided outer jacket
+Gold-plated RJ45 connectors
−Shorter 6 ft length limits placement options
$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
VoietoltSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed

+Flat design for neater runs and easier routing
+Braided shielding for protection against interference
+Gold-plated RJ45 connectors for better contact
−Shorter 6 foot length limits placement options
$8.69
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedSpec scorePrice
Fibern/a$7.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Fiber100n/a$33.78
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Fibern/a$5.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
Fiber100n/a$28.36
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
Fiber200n/a$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Fiber100n/a$31.89
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
Fiber100n/a$8.49
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Fiber100n/a$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details

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