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657 ethernet cables from Monoprice, Cable Matters, StarTech.com and more. Most cost $6 to $2,137, and half cost less than $17.

Top brands: Monoprice (89)Futureonics (21)Cable Matters (19)CableGeeker (18)Axiom (17)ACE (16)Patchbox (16)

JovmoxzSpec score 9.5

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 9.5

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 9.5

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 9.5

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 9.5

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 9.5

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
1CONNSpec score 8.6

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, 4 to 5

+Pack of 5 cables
+Shielded for interference protection
+3.3 ft length for short connections
−3.3 ft length is short for most setups
$67.52
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
AvesViewSpec score 8.6

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 8.6

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 8.6

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 8.6

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 8.6

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 01:06 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.6

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+500ft spool for extensive in-wall runs
+Shielded cable for reduced interference
+Supports 10Gbps data speeds
−Solid conductors are less flexible for patching
−Shielded design is stiffer than unshielded cable
$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 8.6

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+500ft spool for extensive in-wall runs
+Shielded cable for reduced interference
+Supports 10Gbps data speeds
−Solid conductors are less flexible for patching
−Shielded design is stiffer than unshielded cable
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 8.6

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+10 Gbps data rate for fast network connections
+1000 ft spool for long installations
+Shielded construction to reduce interference
−Shielded build is less flexible than unshielded cable
$1,132.32
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
DigitusSpec score 8.6

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

+Shielded U/FTP construction for reduced interference
+Low smoke halogen free jacket for building installs
+305m spool length for long installation runs
−Solid core 23 AWG is not suited to frequent re-plugging
$900.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
Elite CableSpec score 8.6

Ethernet, Cat7, 10 Stated speed

+Shielded S/FTP construction for interference reduction
+Long 1000 ft run for large installations
+Solid conductor for permanent wiring
−Solid conductor is less flexible than stranded cable
−Bulky 1000 ft spool needs dedicated installation space
$525.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
FolishineSpec score 8.6

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
FtomikaSpec score 8.6

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed

+Shielded cable for reduced interference
+Cat6a construction supports 10 Gbps data rates
+49.2 feet long for longer runs
−M12 8-pin connector requires compatible industrial ports
$3,428.45
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 PST - Details
InlineSpec score 8.6

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
JavexSpec score 8.6

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+Supports 10 Gbps speeds for fast network links
+Shielded FTP construction reduces interference
+500 ft length covers very long cable runs
−Solid conductors are less flexible than stranded cable
$195.88
as of 11/04/2026 09:11 PST - Details
MonopriceSpec score 8.6

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
RiteAVSpec score 8.6

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, Outdoor

+1000 foot length for long runs
+Shielded FTP construction
+Pure copper conductors
−Very long spool is bulky to handle
$497.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
ACESpec score 8.6

Ethernet, Cat6a, 10 Stated speed, 6 and up

+Shielded STP construction for interference protection
+Snagless slim connectors for tight port spaces
+15 ft length suits short patch runs
−Shorter 15 ft length limits longer runs
$2,727.80
as of 11/04/2026 09:10 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
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

Compare specs

network cableTypeEthernet categoryStated speedSpec scorePrice
EthernetCat8409.5$2.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat8409.5$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat6409.5$5.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat8409.5$6.38
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
Ethernet409.5$38.38
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
EthernetCat8409.5$8.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
EthernetCat8409.5$6.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat6a108.6$67.52
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
EthernetCat6108.6$10.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
EthernetCat6a108.6$31.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details

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