Network Cables under $50

3 network cables under $50 from Monoprice, Cable Matters, FLYPROFiber and more. Prices run $6 to $14.

StarTech.com

Ethernet, Cat5e, 5 Stated speed

+Snagless connector for easier removal

+Gold-plated RJ45 connectors

+Short 10 foot length for close connections

−Only 10 feet for longer runs

$6.95-37%Was: ~~$10.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

OREI

Ethernet, Cat6, 5 Stated speed

+Cat6 cable rated for up to 5 Gbps speeds

+Fifty-foot length for longer runs

+UTP construction with RJ45 connectors

$14.39-10%Was: ~~$15.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

StarTech.com

Ethernet, 5 Stated speed

+Snagless boot resists catching on other cables

+Gold-plated RJ45 connectors on both ends

+Short 6 foot length suits desk-to-wall connections

$5.95

as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Ethernet category	Stated speed	Spec score	Price
Ethernet	Cat5e	5	n/a	$6.95 as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details
Ethernet	Cat6	5	n/a	$14.39 as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
Ethernet		5	n/a	$5.95 as of 11/04/2026 01:06 PST - Details

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