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Network Cables under $50

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6 network cables under $50 from Monoprice, Cable Matters, FLYPROFiber and more. Most cost $16 to $32, and half cost less than $22.

10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed, 2 to 3

+25Gbps data rate for high-speed server and switch links
+Direct attach SFP28 design for short-range connections
+About 10 ft length suits adjacent rack equipment
−Passive direct attach cable limited to short distances
$32.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
H!Fiber.com

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+Supports 25 Gb/s speeds for high-bandwidth links
+Passive copper twinax design needs no power
+Direct attach SFP28 connection for short links
−Short 0.8 ft length limits placement options
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Giqitck

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+1 meter length suits connections between nearby switches
+30AWG passive twinax construction
+Direct attach design for SFP28 ports
−Fixed 1 meter length limits use to nearby equipment
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+Supports 25 Gbps data rate for high-speed links
+Direct attach SFP form factor for short connections
+6.6 ft length suits rack-to-rack runs
−Short 6.6 ft reach limits placement options
$31.99
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
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+25 stated speed: 245 of the 335 here have a lower stated speed
$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedSpec scorePrice
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$32.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$31.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details

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