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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)

10GsupxselSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed, Outdoor

+40 Gbps data rate for very high-speed connections
+Shielded construction to reduce interference
+Outdoor jacket suited to outdoor use
−35 ft length is shorter than many other cables
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
DdmallSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed, 2 to 3

+Shielded construction for reduced interference
+Two cables included in the pack
+Short 3ft length suits desk-to-device runs
−Short 3ft length limits placement options
$8.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
FiuxgctsSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed

+Shielded design helps reduce interference on the line
+25 foot length suits runs across a room or office
+Braided construction for a sturdier outer sheath
−Longer runs are less common for Cat 8 installs than shorter ones
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
JovmoxzSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed

+Shielded construction for interference protection
+Pure copper conductors
+3 ft cable length for short connections
−Short 3 ft length limits placement options
$2.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
LekvkmSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed

+Cat8 supports up to 40 Gbps speeds
+Shielded SSTP construction reduces interference
+15 feet long for desk-to-wall or router runs
−Shielded construction makes the cable stiffer to route
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
LovicoolSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat6, 40 Stated speed

+Shielded construction for interference resistance
+Weatherproof for outdoor use
+15 ft length for short connections
−Short 15 ft length limits placement
$5.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
LtemziiySpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed

+Shielded construction for reduced interference
+Short 6 ft length suits desk-to-router runs
+Nylon braided jacket
−Short length limits placement flexibility
$6.38
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
James BaySpec score 8.4

Ethernet, 40 Stated speed

+Shielded construction for reduced interference
+Supports up to 40 Gbps transfer speeds
+About 9.8 feet long for desk or rack runs
−Heavy duty build is less flexible than standard patch cables
$38.38
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
UGREENSpec score 8.4

Ethernet, Cat8, 40 Stated speed

+Shielded construction reduces interference
+Braided jacket for added durability
+Flat design for tidy routing
−Short 1.5 ft length limits placement options
$6.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
AvesViewSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed

+Cat 6 supports 10Gbps network speeds
+Shielded SFTP construction reduces interference
+25 ft length reaches across larger rooms
−Indoor-only jacket limits outdoor use
$10.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, 6 and up

+Ten-pack for equipping several connections at once
+Shielded S/FTP construction for interference resistance
+Seven-foot length suits typical desk-to-wall runs
−Shielded construction is stiffer than unshielded cable
$31.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 2 to 3

+Two-pack for extra connections
+Shielded Cat 6 construction for interference resistance
+Short 1.5-foot length suits tight equipment connections
−Short length limits use to nearby connections
−Extension cable adds a connector to the link
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 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
Cable MattersSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Shielded cable for reduced interference
+Supports 10Gbps data speeds
+14ft length suits most desk-to-router runs
−Shielded design is stiffer than unshielded cable
$9.49
as of 11/04/2026 19:11 PST - Details
DechousSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Stated speed

+Shielded construction for reduced interference
+Oxygen-free copper conductors
+Male to female design extends existing cable runs
−Length of 4.9ft is short for most room runs
$13.69
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
FolishineSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, 10 Stated speed

+Shielded construction for interference reduction
+15 ft length suits desk-to-router connections
+Flat design for tidy routing
−Shorter 15 ft length limits placement options
−Not designed for outdoor use
$5.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:11 PST - Details
InlineSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+Shielded S/FTP construction reduces interference
+Low smoke zero halogen LSZH jacket
+PoE support for powered devices
−CCA conductors carry less current than pure copper
$24.52
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
J&DSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Stated speed

+Shielded cable reduces interference in noisy areas
+Cat6 cable works with Cat5 and Cat5e standards
+3 ft length suits short equipment connections
−Supports only 1 Gbps speeds
$8.85
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
MonopriceSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Shielded construction for interference resistance
+10 feet long for mid-range connections
+Pure bare copper wire conductors
−Shielded design is stiffer than unshielded cable
$13.83
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
NuobestySpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Stated speed

+Shielded Cat6 construction
+Oxygen-free copper core
+6.6 ft length for extending short connections
−Short length limits reach for distant devices
$12.89
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
NuobestySpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Stated speed

+Cat6 extension cable rated for 1000Mbps
+Double shielded construction reduces interference
+Oxygen free copper core for signal quality
−Short 3.3 foot length limits reach
$13.19
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
NuobestySpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Stated speed

+Shielded Cat6 construction
+Oxygen-free copper core
+RJ45 male to female extension design
−Short 3.3 ft length limits reach
$13.19
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
VentionSpec score 8.3

Ethernet, Cat6, 1 Stated speed

+Shielded cable for reduced interference
+Male to female design extends an existing cable
+Short 6.6 ft length for desk-level connections
−Supports only 1 Gbps data rate
$8.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
Ecjtu

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, Outdoor

+100 ft length for long outdoor runs
+Outdoor jacket rated for direct burial in ground
+Heavy duty construction for outdoor installations
−Copper-clad aluminum conductors rather than solid copper
$15.96
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
10Gsupxsel

Ethernet, Cat6, 10 Stated speed, 6 and up

+Pack of 10 cables for multiple connections
+1 ft length for close connections
+Pure copper conductors per the product name
−Short length limits use to nearby equipment
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
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 02:06 PST - Details

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network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedSpec scorePrice
EthernetCat8408.4$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
EthernetCat8408.4$8.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat8408.4$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat8408.4$2.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat8408.4$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat6408.4$5.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat8408.4$6.38
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Ethernet408.4$38.38
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
EthernetCat8408.4$8.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat8408.4$6.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details

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